Sunderland eye derby momentum, transfer interest in Finn Geragusian
Durham Challenge Cup final, 1890: Sunderland beat Darlington 2-0 at Stockton, Campbell and Jock Smith scoring before c.10,000, sealing the club’s fourth triumph amid muddy conditions and knocks.
Recalls the derby’s chaos: a 21-man brawl, eight yellows, reds for Sessegnon and Cattermole, and FA fines of £20,000 for Sunderland and £40,000 for Newcastle after the 2012 clash.
Tyne-Wear derby preview: Sunderland chase an 11-game unbeaten run v Newcastle after December’s 1-0 win. Le Bris sweats on Le Fée and Reinildo, Mukiele and Ballard late tests. Black Cats’ defence lauded for 135 blocks.
Rangers target Sunderland prospect Finn Geragusian, 18, with a bargain fee possible due to his scholarship status. The 6’4″ striker has 28 goals and 12 assists for U18s and U21s and has an Armenia call-up.
Sunderland complete a league double at Newcastle as Chemsdine Talbi cancels Anthony Gordon’s opener before Brian Brobbey nets a 90th-minute winner from Enzo Le Fée’s cutback. Ramsdale denies but cannot save.
