I was having my breakfast in a hotel in Dyce, whilst waiting to go offshore in the summer of 1992. It was then that a Sunderland supporter I knew (Tommy),…

As expected Sunderland and Sam Allardyce have appointed Paul Bracewell as assistant manager, plus Mark Taylor, who was also previously at Newcastle.

Sam Allardyce will appoint one-time Newcastle player Paul Bracewell as assistant manager before Sunday’s derby match, according to press reports today.