Alex Ferguson

Ex-Sunderland man leaves Neil's coaching staff amid Stoke shake-up James Copley

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Alex Neil Stoke City manager reacts during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion at Bet365 Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)

Alex Neil could suffer coach blow with ex-SAFC man made favourite for job James Copley

Jermain Defoe. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images).

Ex-Sunderland and Portsmouth striker vying for Premier League honour Miles Starforth

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Sunderland player Wes Brown reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on September 13, 2014 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Double Champions League winner Brown 'loved' Sunderland stint James Copley

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick looks on during the Sky Bet Championship between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane on February 15, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Boro man tipped for Premier League with Moyes' West Ham future uncertain James Copley

Auctioneer Amy Cameron with Jim Baxter's match worn jersey from Scotland's 3-2 win over then world champions, England, at Wembley in 1967.

Historic football shirt worn by SAFC and Scotland star to go under the hammer James Harrison

Tony Mowbray.

Mowbray explains why SAFC shouldn't be afraid to sell players when time is right

Joe Hugill

Ex-SAFC duo part of Man United cup-winning squad after Ronaldo influence James Copley

Jermain Defoe

Rio Ferdinand tried to persuade Ferguson to sign ex-SAFC striker Defoe James Copley

Grand National 2021: what time does it start and how to watch TV coverage Ross Gregory

Rio Ferdinand has adopted a homeschooling technique inspired by his old boss Sir... Floriane Laroche

Wayne Rooney has retired from his playing days after being appointed manager of Derby County. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

The intriguing story of how Wayne Rooney almost signed for Newcastle United Jordan Cronin

Retro ride: Mazda Cosmo Sport 110 S is a hero for the ages Jim McGill

Inspirational quotes from famous Scottish men to support International Men’s Day Chelsea Rocks

1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles is presented with an award on the pitch prior to kick off.

England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles dies aged 78 Poppy Kennedy

Seaham Red Star (red/white) v Hebburn Town (blue) at Seaham Town Park, on Saturday.

Seaham Red Star boss previews Bishop trip

The young Jim Baxter is pictured sixth from the left as you look at the back two rows.

The origins of Sunderland's first £100,000 footballer Rob Mason

The footballer is being honoured for his campaign work against child poverty (Photo: Shutterstock)

Footballer Marcus Rashford is being awarded an honorary doctorate - here’s what ... Claire Schofield