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Former Sunderland man Phil Bardsley announces retirement aged 37 James Copley

Phil Bardsley of Sunderland celebrates after the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on February 1, 2014 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland player joins League Two club and donates entire salary to charity James Copley

Lynden Gooch playing for Sunderland against Blackpool. Picture by FRANK REID

Why Lynden Gooch is enjoying his new SAFC role Joe Nicholson

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Phil Bardsley of Burnley acknowledges the fans after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Blackpool and Burnley at Bloomfield Road on July 27, 2021 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

SAFC fans urge club not to 'do a Defoe' as ex-defender becomes available James Copley

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01:  Phil Bardsley of Sunderland celebrates after the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on February 1, 2014 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Rooney eyeing reunion with ex-Sunderland and Burnley defender at Derby James Copley

Photo by Martin Swinney.

How Borini, Bardsley and Mannone reacted to Sunderland's promotion at Wembley James Copley

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