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O’Neill’s genius down to simplicity, says Sunderland star Bardsley

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Sunderland boss O’Neill adamant Nicklas Bendtner should have earned a penalty against Cheslea

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Middlesbrough 1 Sunderland 2 (aet): O’Neill relieved to avoid shoot-out lottery as Sessegnon wins it

MARTIN O’Neill admits he was a relieved man after Sunderland avoided the “lottery” of a penalty shoot-out against their neighbours.

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Echo Jury: Michael Tuckwell is confident of success in tonight’s FA Cup fourth round replay

SO, we have to replay at Boro.

Middlesbrough's Faris Haroun and Sunderland's Kieran Richardson (right)

Boro v Sunderland: Chris Young’s verdict

THE OCCASIONS on which Sunderland have been vulnerable during Martin O’Neill’s reign have been few and far between.

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Sunderland striker Campbell fresh to face Middlesbrough

MARTIN O’NEILL is relieved Sunderland can unleash a fresh Fraizer Campbell at Middlesbrough tonight.

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Sunderland boss O’Neill plays down favourites talk at Middlesbrough

MARTIN O’Neill won’t subscribe to the view that in-form Sunderland are favourites for tonight’s FA Cup fourth round replay.

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SAFC news

O’Neill’s genius down to simplicity, says Sunderland star Bardsley

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Mignolet: Sunderland must do better against Boro

GOALKEEPER Simon Mignolet admits Sunderland must do better if they are to prevail against Middlesbrough at the second time of asking.

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Man City’s Bridge and ex-Liverpool man Kyrgiakos miss out for Sunderland

SUNDERLAND will be without on-loan defensive duo Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos tonight, with the pair not registered in time for the first game against Middlesbrough.

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Boro boss Mowbray rues firepower for Sunderland clash

TONY Mowbray has bemoaned a lack of “firepower” ahead of tonight’s derby showdown with Sunderland – but the Middlesbrough boss believes his players have what it takes to upset the odds.

Ex-Boro man Cattermole to continue as Sunderland skipper

LEE CATTERMOLE will resume his duties as Sunderland captain once he recovers from the hamstring injury which rules him out of a return to his hometown club, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

Sunderland’s O’Neill backs referee over Huth red card at Stoke

MARTIN O’Neill insists television replays have not altered his view that Stoke defender Robert Huth deserved to be dismissed against Sunderland last weekend, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

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Gary Rowell column

Gary Rowell: Campbell’s return great for Sunderland

FRAIZER Campbell’s return is a great story for a lad who has suffered 18 months of misery.

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Gary Rowell, former Sunderland player and now Echo columnist

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Gary Rowell’s praise for Sunderland winger McClean

WHEN you looked at Sunderland’s forward players against Middlesbrough, I just thought they looked a bit heavy-legged.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland signing would help, says Gary Rowell

THE transfer window barely has a week to go before it closes and it has been as quiet a window so far as I can remember.

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Gary Rowell: Sunderland’s Boro tie one to relish

I HAVEN’T looked forward to a cup game as much as I’m looking forward to Sunderland’s game against Middlesbrough this weekend in ages.

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Rowell Report: Sunderland could be in for one of the quietest transfer windows ever

THIS could be one of the quietest transfer windows on record – already half-way over and less than half-a-dozen Premier League deals done.

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Chris Young column

Ex-Boro man Cattermole to continue as Sunderland skipper

LEE CATTERMOLE will resume his duties as Sunderland captain once he recovers from the hamstring injury which rules him out of a return to his hometown club, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

Sunderland’s O’Neill backs referee over Huth red card at Stoke

MARTIN O’Neill insists television replays have not altered his view that Stoke defender Robert Huth deserved to be dismissed against Sunderland last weekend, writes CHRIS YOUNG.

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Jimmy Mac shoots down Stoke

Sunderland’s magnificent renaissance under Martin O’Neill continued with a tremendous victory in difficult, blizzard conditions at Stoke today.

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Sunderland 3 Norwich 0: Chris Young’s verdict

HOURS spent on the phone trying to land an experienced head up front ultimately counted for nought as Sunderland opted for prudence rather than panic on deadline day.

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