Would you believe that some people, somewhere, think Man Utd will be relegated? And that others say the axe will fall on Spurs, Chelsea, or Man City. Some even say Arsenal will go down. That’s democracy for you, so please, please, no histrionics, vitriol or gratuitous insults. There have been enough of them these past few […]
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Not quite Real Madrid, not quite Barcelona. But better than Swansea and Stoke
It’s been a few years since I’ve done a timely review of Deloitte’s “Money League”, which usually comes out in January or February (it was January this year). But when there’s a battle to be fought there’s not much room, time or inclination to give some thought to a little piece of meaningless self-publicity, which […]
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Relegation poll: Middlesbrough, Hull or Sunderland? Arsenal and Manchester Utd? Vote now
I’m getting a bit tired of the title (and Monsieur Salut should apologise to any reader lured here by thoughts it was a poll on religion; the word inexplicably replaced relegation in the headline when published and still appeared some time later at the newsnow.co.uk site) . But just because we have some decent players, […]
SA’s Essay: Really pleased for everybody, and the fans deserve it
John McCormick writes: I could get used to this. Sitting at home with the bairn laughing, me laughing, and looking forward to match of the day. It’s aal reet, it’s better than aal reet. I might even have a beer or two between now and then. First, though, I’m intercepting Colin’s post to bring you the […]
Sixer’s Sevens: One hard-fought win. Three well-earned points v Man Utd
John McCormick writes: Ed posted that his lift to the game had been delayed because of the snow. I hope he got there in time for the start. Sam’s transfer dealings appear to be paying off and we might, just might, be in with a chance. What does Pete Sixsmith think? We’ll have to wait for his […]
Sunderland’s Desert Island Discs – Wrinkly Pete’s playlist
John McCormick asks: Do you remember, at least three managers back, so it must be years and years (or perhaps 18 months) ago, when I did an end of season piece about the songs that made the season. Now Peter Lynn, aka Wrinkly Pete, has picked up the theme with his own version of Desert Island discs. In […]
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Are we in the mix for the Money Football League?
For the last couple of years I’ve reported on our progress towards the Deloitte Money Football League. I had just about started an update in February when other things took priority – we had a double to celebrate, then a cup final, and then we started digging what we thought was a grave, only it […]
Bally’s Backchat: everything in terms of effort vs Manchester United
John McCormick writes: I was expecting the weekend off but M Salut has sent an e-mail asking if I can put up Bally’s backchat. As ever, I’m happy to oblige but I have to say I’m struggling with a dodgy network and an iffy computer, so graphics might not make it. Here’s the text, straight […]
McCormick’s Craic: will financial restrictions level the Premier League playing field?
There was a time, when Sunderland was known as “The Team of All Talents” and upset the footballing authorities by flouting the financial restrictions in force at the time. Later they were “The Bank of England Team” and you can bet that the fact the players were subjected to a maximum wage didn’t stop them […]
Predictions: Sunderland, Man Utd/ City, Newcastle, Stoke, Everton – How will they fare?
A very productive week for all concerned in the Salut! Predictions League, a fact which must frustrate Bill and Robert no ends as in other weeks they could, and would, have moved up the table swiftly – so crap are our usual collective predictions. This week, however, no fewer than five of us gained 4 […]
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Charlie Methven exits right. But beware of suggestions he’s a (far) Right Charlie
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The Chapman Report from Gillingham: We just can’t carry on like this!
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Meet Adam, the Middlesbrough-supporting grandson of a NUFC fan making his mark at Sunderland
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Sixer’s Substitute Sevens: Gillingham corner Sunderland at the death
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The Chapman Report from Gillingham: We just can’t carry on like this!
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Sixer’s Substitute Sevens: Gillingham corner Sunderland at the death
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Charlie Methven exits right. But beware of suggestions he’s a (far) Right Charlie
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Meet Adam, the Middlesbrough-supporting grandson of a NUFC fan making his mark at Sunderland
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Salut! Sunderland’s 13 years, 13 SAFC managers: (3) Steve Bruce
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The end of an era. Salut! Sunderland’s journey will soon be over
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