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Nigel Clough

Matty Longstaff in pre-season.

Nigel Clough issues update on Newcastle United's Matty Longstaff Miles Starforth

Lee Johnson watches on as Sunderland are beaten by Mansfield Town

Phil Smith's verdict: Inside Sunderland's troubling day of deja vu as Lee Johnso... Phil Smith

Dan Neil goes close to equalising in the second half

'Not far away': Nigel Clough has this strong Sunderland verdict as he opens up o... Phil Smith

Rhys Oates gives Mansfield an early lead

This is how it played out as Sunderland woes deepen with another FA Cup first ro... Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson outlines how he's approaching his Sunderland team selection for the ... Phil Smith

Nigel Clough

'A different Sunderland' - Clough delivers verdict ahead of Mansfield clash James Copley

Former Sheffield United and Hull midfielder Stephen Quinn.

'A nightmare season': What SAFC can expect from Mansfield in the FA Cup

Lee Johnson

Is this the SAFC team Johnson will pick against Mansfield Town in FA Cup? James Copley

Sunderland fans eagerly await news on the takeover and the managerial search

The two questions that will define Sunderland for years to come Phil Smith

New Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough

The Mansfield verdict on Sunderland win Phil Smith

Mansfield take the lead at the Stadium of Light

Phil Smith's verdict on Sunderland's woeful cup exit Phil Smith

Elliot Embleton's message to Phil Parkinson and the telling visiting reaction: Behind the scenes at Sunderland 0-1 Mansfield

Behind the scenes at Sunderland 0-1 Mansfield Mark Donnelly

Jack Diamond in action for Sunderland.

'Embarrassing' 'Can we get any lower?' 'Completely pathetic' Richard Mennear

George Lapslie buts Mansfield ahead at the Stadium of Light

How it played out as Sunderland are dumped out of cup Phil Smith

The latest news from Sunderland AFC and Phil Parkinson's press conference

SAFC news RECAP: Free agent and injury update Joe Nicholson

Nigel Clough was appointed Mansfield manager on Friday

Clough's message to Mansfield squad ahead of Sunderland clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Detailed view of the FA Cup Trophy as it sits in the pitch surrounded by Arsenal players after the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England.

How you can watch Sunderland-Mansfield in FA Cup James Copley

(Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Sunderland-born manager favourite to take charge at Mansfield Jordan Cronin

Sunderland's Academy is facing a number of challenges as the club face up to a third season in League One

SAFC Academy in Focus: Examining poor results and a dramatic talent drain Phil Smith

The Roar podcast brought to you by the Sunderland Echo.

Takeover latest, EFL plans and Clough's shock exit - The Roar! Richard Mennear

Nigel Clough has stood down from his role as Burton Albion boss

Clough makes shock departure from Burton Albion Phil Smith

PLEA: Ken Hodcroft.

Don’t gang up on us, pleads Pools chairman ahead of boycott RICHARD MENNEAR

THE FINAL STRAW: Carlisle United players celebrate their 3rd goal in front of Hartlepool United keeper Scott Flinders. Picture by FRANK REID

New manager must stop Hartlepool Utd dropping out of Football League By The Newsroom