Archive for the ‘Sunderland’ Category

Sunderland Boss Blasts Keano

Filed under: Roy Keane, Sunderland

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“Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has hit back at the perceived recent slights of his predecessor Roy Keane by advising the Irishman to focus on his own job at Ipswich…and he also appeared to hint at an untold story behind Keane’s departure from the Stadium of Light.”

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Posted on May 2nd, 2009 by  FC Uptown 

Diouf Joins Back Up With Allardyce

Filed under: Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland, Transfer News

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Senegalese striker El-Hadji Diouf is on his way to join up with his old boss Big Sam Allardyce at Blackburn after Sunderland agreed to a believed 2.8 Million Pound fee.

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Posted on Jan 30th, 2009 by  dunny 

Ally McCoist In Line For Sunderland?

Filed under: Glasgow Rangers, Roy Keane, Sunderland

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Could Glasgow Rangers legend and current Assistant Coach Ally McCoist be next in line to fill the vacated Sunderland job after Roy Keane’s departure last week, the same team he played for between 1981 - 1983?

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Posted on Dec 13th, 2008 by  dunny 

Keane Will Return One Day

Filed under: Resignations, Roy Keane, Sunderland

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After walking away from Premiership side Sunderland last week ahead of their trip to Old Trafford against Manchester United, Roy Keane has addressed his future through a statement via the League Managers’ Association.

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Posted on Dec 8th, 2008 by  dunny 

Gordon Strachan or Sam Allardyce

Filed under: Roy Keane, Steve McClaren, Sunderland

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With Roy Keane out, the Mirror is reporting that the Sunderland gig is going to either Gordon Strachan or big Sam Allardyce.   Other names allgedely in the mix…Alan Curbishley, freaky deaky Steve Mclaren and David O’Leary.  Who do you think would be the better choice?

Posted on Dec 5th, 2008 by  beans 

Roy Keane Walks Away From Sunderland

Filed under: Resignations, Roy Keane, Sunderland

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Former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder Roy Keane has resigned from Sunderland after three days of negotiations following their losing the last 5 out of 6 and slipping into the Relegation zone in the Barclay’s Premiership standings.

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Posted on Dec 4th, 2008 by  dunny 

Party of the Century? Not for These Lads…

Filed under: Chelsea, Sunderland

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Big “Buzzkill” Phil and “Killjoy” Keano have forbidden their players from flying to Miami for a lavish bash this Christmas hosted by hip-hop stars Lil Wayne and Akon and including Kanye, Gwen and Michael Jackson.  “The footballers were really up for a big night out but the bosses have said no.” 

Image via Teamtalk 

Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 by  FC Uptown 

FA Wants Mickey Mouse Apology

Filed under: English Football Association, Newcastle, Sunderland

UPDATE -  Seems like the FA didn’t like what they heard as they have officially charged Newcastle head coach Joe Kinnear with “Improper Conduct”.

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After branding Martin Atkinson a “Mickey Mouse referee” following Newcastle’s 2 - 1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage, the English Football Association has chosen not to fine manager Joe Kinnear and instead has warned him of future conduct.

Speaking at his post-match press conference, he said: “[Claudio] Cacapa was on the ball and [Andy] Johnson completely pushes him out the way, nicks the ball and gets the penalty.

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Posted on Nov 27th, 2008 by  dunny