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I suppose it was inevitable that having supposedly trailed the Sunderland born winger’s signature in January that Adam Johnson would prove to be a thorn in the lad’s side on Sunday afternoon. The winger didn’t disappoint scoring in injury time to salvage a point for Manchester City after Sunderland had led for most of the game thanks to a Kenwyne Jones first half header...

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I don’t care too much for money, ‘cos money can’t buy you class. Which should be City’s motto. While still buzzing from Tuesday night’s happiness, and remembering that Bolton had whupped Wigan 4-0 yesterday, I took even more comfort from Dickie Ord’s win with Durham city yesterday – away at FC United, after 28 straight defeats...

Like you, I'm feeling disappointed now but when this mood wears off, I'm going to look back and feel pleased with our performance today. When the starting line-ups were announced, my heart sank to hear that Catts hadn't recovered after all and that Meyler was in for Cana, and it sank a bit further to see Wright-Phillips starting for them...

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The Lads were outclassed but showed more fighting spirit than other Sunderland sides of late, as they went down 4v0 to Manchester United at Eppleton CW’s Hetton home in the FA Premier Reserve League North. United’s hero was Mame Biram Diouf who converted an excellent hattrick for their strong side which included Welbeck, Obertan and Captain Corry Evans, who’s brother, Johnny, used to play for the best club in the world...

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