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Nigeria: Action Return Excites Etuhu
Former Super eagles midfielder, Dickson Etuhu has said that he is delighted to be back in action after making his first league start for Fulham in their 2-2 draw against Chelsea on Sunday.He joined Fulham from Sunderland in August but has been out of action recovering from a knee operation.

Crews tackle 24 car fires in city
Fifteen cars are set on fire in Sunderland city centre in just two hours.

Mikel Arteta punishes Sunderland's lack of bite
And . . . relax. Well, that is what it looked like: a collective exhalation from Sunderland’s players now that Ricky Sbragia has been named as permanent manager after his stint as caretaker. Roy Keane’s departure was the cue for a release of tension that inspired expressive wins over West Bromwich Albion and Hull City, but this was altogether too mellow. Everton were not just superior, they were supreme.

Sunderland backs Sbragia
RICKY Sbragia, who has been in caretaker charge of Sunderland since Roy Keane quit three weeks ago, has been appointed manager on a full-time basis, the Premier League club announced yesterday. "Ricky took up...

Sunderland appoint Ricky Sbragia as permanent manager
Sunderland today appointed Ricky Sbragia as permanent manager after his successful spell as caretaker.

Sbragia appointed Sunderland boss
Sunderland name caretaker boss Ricky Sbragia as their new manager on an 18-month contract.

Kenwyne Jones inspires Sunderland revival
Ricky Sbragia may still profess to be uncertain whether he wants the job on a permanent basis, but Sunderland’s caretaker manager is unquestionably putting himself in the frame. Successive wins, and eight goals scored, constitute an application in themselves. 

Hull 1 Sunderland 4: Sbragia revival continues with goal blitz
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Allardyce named as Blackburn manager
Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a three-year deal, replacing sacked Paul Ince on Tuesday. The club said in a statement: "Blackburn Rovers are delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager with immediate effect. Sam has signed a three-year contract." Rovers were keen to make an appointment as soon as possible - especially as Allardyce had also been linked with the vacant position at Sunderland. Blackburn cha ...

Factfile of newly-appointed Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce
Following is the factfile of Sam Allardyce, who was appointed as Blackburn Rovers manager on Wednesday: 1954: October 19 - Born in Dudley. 1971: Joins Bolton. 1973: Makes Bolton debut. 1978: Wins Second Division title, his only playing honor. 1980: Joins Sunderland, plays 26 games, two goals. 1981: Joins Millwall for 5,000. 1983: June - Joins Tampa Bay Rowdies. September - Joins Coventry. 1984: Joins Huddersfield. 1 ...