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Martin O’Neill faces a defining seven weeks
Ciaran Kelly discusses the Sunderland manager’s immediate future.
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Sunderland v Newcastle: Tyne-Wear derby preview
James Hunt previews today’s big game in the north east of England.
Craig Gardner: Possibly the nicest footballer around?
Mivvie Garman looks at a popular character currently plying his trade in the north east of England.
2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade
Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at an important decade ahead for Irish international football.