Forget the glory hunters and Hollywood underdogs - if you want to experience the pain, passion and triumph of supporting a proper football club, choose Sunderland.

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Sunderland face Nottingham Forest in their latest Premier League fixture on Friday night

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Sunderland AFC today confirms that Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman has left the Club with immediate effect.

Forty years ago, the Challenger space shuttle disintegrated just after lift-off. A small team of engineers tried to prevent the tragedy.

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Sunderland scored a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Stadium of Light

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