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Sunderland player Jack Diamond. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

Sunderland AFC footballer Jack Diamond suspended after rape charge Phil Smith

Newcastle United co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mehrdad Ghodoussi ‘can’t believe’ what he’s missed at Newcastle United Dominic Scurr

Chris Maguire celebrates a goal at the Stadium of Light earlier this year.

Lincoln City release statement with ex-Sunderland forward now a free agent Richard Mennear

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond

Kristjaan Speakman and Jack Diamond react as winger seals loan exit Phil Smith

Chris Maguire celebrates a goal at the Stadium of Light earlier this year

Ex-Sunderland forward Chris Maguire suspended by Lincoln City pending FA investi... Phil Smith

Will Harris in action for Hartlepool United

Ex-Sunderland striker plays for Hartlepool United James Copley

Papa John's Trophy (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Papa John's Trophy draw: NUFC U21s find out group stage opponents

Corry Evans strikes the post for Sunderland

Lincoln City 0 Sunderland 0: Cats drop more points in promotion race Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Danny Batth

Sunderland injury news: Alex Neil explains what's happening with Danny Batth Phil Smith

Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead

Sunderland injury news: Alex Neil gives this update on Everton loanee Nathan Bro... Phil Smith

Lee Johnson is shown a red card earlier this year

This is why Sunderland have been fined by the FA Phil Smith

Sunderland attacking midfielder Alex Pritchard

Sunderland injury news: Lee Johnson reveals Alex Pritchard fitness update Phil Smith

Lee Johnson is shown a red card at the Stadium of Light

Lee Johnson makes Stadium of Light pitch admission Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

This is why Sunderland's Lincoln City fixture has been postponed Phil Smith

Dan Neil playing for Sunderland.

Johnson explains Dan Neil's situation Joe Nicholson

Dan Neil continues to impress for Sunderland after goal scoring return to starting line-up (Credit photo: Frank Reid)

The midfielder has been compared to a Premier League great

Sunderland midfielder Luke O'Nien

Johnson gives Luke O'Nien update Phil Smith

Stephen Wearne celebrates his debut goal

Lincoln City 1 Sunderland 2: SAFC launch Papa John's Trophy defence with impress... Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Johnson on Papa John's approach and Man Utd fixture row Phil Smith

Rotherham United manager Paul Warne.

This is how Will Grigg performed for Rotherham against Chris Maguire and Lincoln James Copley

Sunderland youngster Denver Hume

Johnson gives Hume contract talks update Phil Smith

Callum Doyle (left) celebrates with teammate Liam Delap (right)

Sunderland linked with 'brave' and 'cultured' defender James Copley

Lynden Gooch and Luke O’Nien at the end of the Lincoln City play-off game.

Midfielder has this message for Sunderland squad after signing new deal Richard Mennear

'You'll always be in my heart': Grant Leadbitter delivers a heartfelt message to Sunderland supporters as he weighs-up his next move

Leadbitter delivers a message to Sunderland supporters Mark Donnelly

Victor Anichebe looks on during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Sunderland at the Riverside Stadium on April 26, 2017 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Anichebe's Instagram message to Sunderland fans following Lincoln City loss James Copley

Lee Johnson has named his Sunderland team to face Lincoln City

Sunderland AFC v Lincoln City team news: Chris Maguire returns Mark Donnelly

Aiden McGeady is available for selection on Saturday

Lee Johnson gives big Aiden McGeady update Phil Smith

Chris Maguire in action during the Papa John's Trophy final

Johnson drops Maguire hint and explains first leg snub Phil Smith

Aiden McGeady in action for Sunderland.

This is what Aiden McGeady has said about his Sunderland future Richard Mennear

Aiden McGeady nears agreement to extend Sunderland stay

Lincoln City boss delivers verdict on Sunderland win and sets out clear plan for second leg

Lincoln boss sets out clear plan for second leg after big win over Sunderland Phil Smith

Lee Johnson watches on at the LNER Stadium as Sunderland fall to a 2-0 defeat

Lee Johnson reacts to dismal play-off first leg defeat at Lincoln City Phil Smith

Brennan Johnson celebrates his crucial goal

Lincoln City 2 Sunderland 0: Promotion hopes hanging by a thread Phil Smith

Denver Hume

Sunderland suffer injury blow as key defender goes off against Lincoln City Mark Donnelly

Josef Bursik has joined Lincoln City on an emergency loan deal

Lincoln City swoop to make emergency signing ahead of Sunderland play-off clash

9 photos to remind you of the play-off semi-final experience. Are you pictured?

10 retro photos of loyal SAFC fans at nail-biting play-off semi-final matches Chris Cordner

Lynden Gooch has this firm Wembley message for Sunderland ahead of Lincoln City play-off semi-final

Lynden Gooch has this firm Wembley message Mark Donnelly

Lincoln City manager Michael Appleton.

Sunderland's promotion rivals have game postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak James Copley

Lee Burge makes a fine save to keep the scores level at the Stadium of Light

Exactly what happened as Sunderland are held to a draw by Lincoln City Phil Smith

Lincoln City manager Michael Appleton.

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton makes Sunderland claim Joe Nicholson

Sunderland defender Bailey Wright

Johnson gives Wright and McFadzean injury updates Phil Smith

Sunderland celebrate their penalty shootout win

Lee Johnson has this message for his Sunderland squad as they reach Wembley Phil Smith

Charlie Wyke celebrates his equaliser

Sunderland reach Wembley final after beating Lincoln City on penalties Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson.

SAFC v Lincoln City: Team news and fan reaction Joe Nicholson

Lee Johnson watches on at Sincil Bank

Lee Johnson sees green shoots at Sunderland Phil Smith

Jack Diamond scores a superb goal at Sincil Bank

Sunderland breathe new life into their promotion push with stunning Lincoln win Phil Smith