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In the news today: A lifelong Mackem adds to Sunderland's trophy cabinet, an ex-Mackem announces his retirement and a current Mackem could be returning to his parent club.


CONGRATULATIONS JILL

Former Sunderland Women's midfielder Jill Scott won "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here" last night, much to the delight of Sunderland fans! Despite reports from various news outlets, she is NOT a Geordie - she is from Sunderland, which is very different. Scott announced her retirement in August this year. A born winner, fans have been clamouring for her to be added to SAFC's coaching team...


MUNTARI RETIRES

Former Sunderland midfielder Sulley Muntari has announced his retirement, at the age of 38. The Champions League winner, who was on loan at Sunderland in 2011, said: “I just did a few months with the local side. My son wanted me to play. I didn’t play for almost three years, then my son decided to ask me to go and play. I did that, but now I’m done!” Happy