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Amad was once again in superb form for Sunderland on New Year's Day

Blackpool boss Michael Appleton makes a claim SAFC fans will love after draw Phil Smith

Liam Bridcutt of Lincoln City

Blackpool boss pleased with ex-Sunderland and Leeds man Bridcutt's debut James Copley

Danny Batth heads at goal during Sunderland's 0-0 draw with Blackpool

Michael Appleton delivered this verdict on his team's Sunderland draw and how th... Phil Smith

Liam Bridcutt. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images).

Ex-Leeds United and Sunderland midfielder closing in on Championship switch Richard Mennear

Liam Bridcutt

Ex-Sunderland midfielder Bridcutt could sign for Blackpool despite 'issues' James Copley

Liam Bridcutt playing for Lincoln against Sunderland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Championship news: Ex-SAFC man training with league rivals Joe Nicholson

Sunderland winger Jack Clarke

Latest Sunderland AFC News This is what Lincoln City's boss made of Sunderland and 'excellent' duo Phil Smith

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton.

Lincoln boss delivers verdict on SAFC and Alex Neil Joe Nicholson

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Lincoln manager Michael Appleton looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Lincoln City at Stadium of Light on January 11, 2022 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Sunderland's weekend opponents Lincoln close to emergency loan signing James Copley

Lincoln City boss delivers verdict on Sunderland win and sets out clear plan for second leg

Lincoln boss sets out clear plan for second leg Phil Smith

Grant Leadbitter scores against Lincoln City in the Papa John's Trophy

The big selection clues from Sunderland's previous Lincoln clashes Phil Smith

Callum Morton scores at the Stadium of Light

Appleton's verdict on draw and 'worldie' Sunderland performer Phil Smith

Lincoln City boss Michael Appleton

Lincoln City hit by major injury concerns ahead of Sunderland clash Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

Lincoln City boss to seek medical advice after SAFC Covid-19 outbreak Richard Mennear

Grant Leadbitter scores the opening goal at Sincil Bank

Appleton hits out at key early decision after Sunderland defeat Phil Smith

Michael Appleton

Latest Sunderland AFC News Lincoln boss Michael Appleton delivers his verdict on Sunderland and Lee Johnson Mark Donnelly

Lincoln City manager Michael Appleton

Lincoln City hopeful of double injury boost ahead of Sunderland clash Mark Donnelly