Ex-Sunderland boss slams season-changing decision as summer transfer interest confirmed


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www.sunderlandecho.com— Sunderland may not be competing at the top or the bottom of the Championship table, but they'll still be keen to end the season on a high. A top half finish is up for grabs and should they beat Millwall on Saturday afternoon, Mike Dodds' side could well move up to 11th in the table with just two more games to play. Ahead of that contest, the Sunderland Echo has rounded up some of the latest stories. Former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson believes the Black Cats' decision to part ways with Tony...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Incoming Liverpool boss 'wild' about Leeds United star as summer transfer interest builds. Leeds United's hopes of automatic promotion took a huge blow on Friday night at QPR. It was a performance that failed to inspire and the result leaves Leeds needing results elsewhere to go their way over the next week. It's not over yet, of course, but if Ipswich Town win their two games in hand it will be. The Whites are now at the mercy of the Tractor Boys results and they'll be praying Kieran McKenna's side fall short at Hull City this evening and again against Coventry City on Tuesday...

www.thestar.co.uk—Summer of change beckons at Sheffield United after embarrassing season. Skipper Jack Robinson stared bleakly into the distance. Ben Osborn stood with his hands on his head. Chris Wilder marched towards the middle of the St. James’ Park pitch, his Sheffield United side routinely beaten for the latest time in a season full of routine beatings. In many ways this was indistinguishable from many others, apart from what it ultimately meant. The Blades relegated back to the Championship, just over 12 months after escaping it. Relegation had long since been expected - it...

@MichaelWestBiz—Angry PM slams bail decision for ex-detainee on charges. The prime minister is outraged federal prosecutors did not oppose bail for a released immigration detainee, before he allegedly assaulted a Perth grandmother during a home invasion. The released detainee, a 43-year-old man who was freed following a High Court ruling in November, was one of three people charged over the assault of Ninette Simmons […]