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Yorke signs contract extension

July 2, 2008

Trinidad and Tobago veteran Dwight Yorke has signed a one year contract extension at Sunderland, thus putting an end to speculation that he would leave the Stadium of Light for other clubs. Sydney FC, the A-League club from where he moved to the Black Cats for £200,000 in August 2006, were reportedly interested in re … Read more

Toffees join United, Arsenal in race for Ramsey

June 4, 2008

The race for Cardiff City’s teenaged wonder Aaron Ramsey is heating up, and according to latest reports, Everton have had their £5m accepted by the Bluebirds. Manchester United and Arsenal have already made similar bids, with Liverpool reportedly considering making an offer for a player who has been tipped by many to reach Ryan Giggs’ stature.

Sunderland to release eight players

June 4, 2008

Sunderland have announced that they will not be renewing the contracts of eight players this summer, including Andy Cole and Ian Harte. The other six players to be shown the door by the Black Cats are Stanislav Varga, Stephen Wright, Jack Pelter,Gavin Donoghue, Billy Dennehy and Jake Richardson. The future of Dwight Yorke is also unclear, but the former Manchester United striker is reported to be negotiating a deal that will allow him to slowly move into a coaching role.