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BBC News
2 days ago
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'It has been a tough road back'
Niall Huggins spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle after Sunderland's 4-0 pre-season victory against South defender has been ruled out since suffering a knee injury in December explained: "It's been great to be back there, it's been a long time. I'm feeling good and I just want to get back to how I was feeling two years ago."It is really underestimated how tough it is mentally. Last time, I had a good run of games and something happens out of nowhere. It has been a tough road back with so many ups and downs. I am just appreciative to be back on the pitch and play football again."We all believe we can do it [in the Premier League] and everyone is looking forward to it. We have a really strong team which we are improving in the off-season. We are going to do what we can to stay up and compete. We are all looking forward to the challenge."Listen in full
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Who is the best manager in Sunderland history?
Former Sunderland winger Kieron Brady joins BBC Radio Newcastle's Simon Pryde to share his picks and debate some of the top names to have taken the managerial hot club legends to unforgettable moments, it is a conversation every fan will have an opinion on as a top five list is on BBC Sounds to find out who has made the cut
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Should Sunderland 'make an exception' to re-sign Henderson?
Members of BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport fans' forum have been discussing a potential romantic return to Sunderland for Jordan played for the Black Cats between 2008 and 2011 before moving to Liverpool, where he captained the side to Premier League and Champions League 35-year-old, who has left Ajax after the Dutch club agreed to end his contract early, would be Sunderland's first summer signing with top-flight experience in Sunderland fan on the programme said he did not want his team to target experienced, older players with a lot of Premier League games under their belts, but when asked if he would make an exception to sign Henderson, he replied: "Yes, I would."I'm not a massive fan of Jordan Henderson. I cannot believe he's still in the England squad. However, he's still getting picked in that England squad and I'm sure he can make a contribution to Sunderland if he came."The Newcastle fan featured added: "For Jordan, he did say he wanted to finish his career in Sunderland."If Sunderland offer him a decent deal and his heart is in it then it cam be a win-win for all involved. If he's happy to come home it can be like Dan Burn at Newcastle. It would be nice to see him back."Listen to the full chat on BBC Sounds
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Just the way he turned the club around' - ranking Newcastle's best managers
Welcome to the second part of Lee Clark's top five greatest managers to have managed Newcastle United. At number three is Kevin Keegan. Under 'King Kev's' leadership between 1992 and 1997, Newcastle were promoted to the Premier League and came runners-up in 1996 and 1997."A man who had come in and changed the landscape of the club as a player. then came in and did something crazy as a manager," Clark told BBC Radio Newcastle."The reason he is not in the top two is because he couldn't find that elusive trophy. In 1995, we got close - we got ridiculously close."The brand of football, the excitement, just the way he turned the club around." Clark names current boss Eddie Howe at number two. Howe took charge of the club after takeover in late 2021 and has guided the club to two Champions League qualifications, as well as winning their first trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. "I think he is an outstanding manager," Howe said. "He is the perfect manager for us because he gets the club and the area. "His work ethic is ridiculous, and his ability to develop players is unbelievable. They play an exciting brand of football, on the front foot."He has improved us and also got us one of the best seasons ever by winning that elusive trophy and getting us into the Champions League." Listen on BBC SoundsCome back later on Thursday to see who Clark put at number one
BBC News
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
🎧 Top five St James' Park moments
Former Magpies defender John Anderson teams up with BBC Radio Newcastle's Simon Pryde to count down their top five moments at St James' Park. From legendary goals to iconic wins under the lights, it's pure gold. Relive the magic. Feel the roar. This one's for every Toon now on BBC Sounds here
