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  Sunderland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sunderland is a city and port in the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough, in the county of Tyne and Wear in North East England.
Sunderland forms part of the larger City of Sunderland which also includes the neighbouring towns of Washington, Hetton-le-Hole and Houghton-le-Spring and is the largest city, by measures of population and area, between Leeds and Edinburgh.
The urban area of Sunderland was recorded in the 2001 census as 177,739, whilst the population of the larger City of Sunderland was 282,700.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sunderland   (3190 words)

  
 Sunderland A.F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sunderland Association Football Club (Sunderland AFC or SAFC) is a professional football club, based at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, North-East England.
Sunderland have been English Champions six times in total (last time was 1936), and won the FA Cup most famously as a Second Division club in 1973 (previously winning the FA Cup in 1937), when they beat the then mighty Leeds United 1 - 0.
Sunderland's record attendance of 75,118 at Roker Park is the 5th highest record attendance of all league clubs - behind Manchester City (84,569), Chelsea F.C. Everton F.C. (78,299) and Aston Villa (76,588).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sunderland_A.F.C.   (2211 words)

  
 LAKERS: Paul Sunderland Joins Lakers Broadcast Team
Sunderland served as the team's play-by-play broadcaster for 56 games during the 2001-02 season as Hearn missed time due to various health-related issues including open-heart surgery and an additional surgery for a partial replacement of his left hip.
Sunderland is a familiar face and voice to Los Angeles sports fans as he has served as the host for the pregame shows for the Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sunderland played for the U.S. National Volleyball Team from 1975-84 and was named the U.S. Player of the Year in 1977, 1979 and 1982.
www.nba.com /lakers/news/sunderland_broadcast_020924.html   (316 words)

  
 SunderlandMAD - Ipswich Town 2 Sunderland 2
Sunderland had the better of the opening period, although neither side created a great number of openings before the visitors were awarded a controversial 24th minute penalty.
Sunderland came close on 65 minutes when Liam Lawrence's free-kick was headed against the bar by Gary Caldwell, but a minute later Town went ahead.
Sunderland went ahead on 84 minutes, Julio Arca crossing low from the left, Deane missed an open goal, but Robinson pounced to force the ball in from inside the six-yard box.
www.sunderland-mad.co.uk /news/loadrprt.asp?cid=MTCH&id=217664   (519 words)

  
 Sunderland Football Club News and Results from Football.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sunderland's promising young midfielder Grant Leadbitter has rejected the offer of a new contract from the Black Cats and may decide to move on this summer.
Sunderland's caretaker boss Kevin Ball has signalled the end of his time in charge, but still hopes to land a permanent position at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland caretaker boss Kevin Ball praised the club's fans after the Black Cats finally won their first game at the Stadium of Light this term - 2-1 against Fulham - at the 19th attempt.
www.football.co.uk /sunderland/index.shtml   (241 words)

  
 Sunderland
Sunderland is situated at the head of the River Wear and became an important port in the early 18th century.
This increased the amount of work for people working in ports in Sunderland and Newcastle where the coal was loaded into coastal vessels to be transported by sea.
Quays, workshops and warehouses grew in number and by the middle of the 19th century, Sunderland was a flourishing port.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /ITsunderland.htm   (469 words)

  
 University of Sunderland
Welcome to Sunderland - a dynamic, modern university with high standards of teaching and research and a growing reputation as the university for enterprise, employment and opportunity.
Sunderland is a breath of fresh air, with a stunning coastline and breathtaking countryside nearby as well as all the nightlife, leisure and cultural opportunities you’d expect from a major city.
Sunderland has an international outlook and students from across the globe choose to study with us - either on campus or on our accredited programmes in partner institutions.
welcome.sunderland.ac.uk   (123 words)

  
 Leyden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sunderland Fish hatchery, on Route 116 near the Amherst town line, is operated by the State Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
Sunderland was originally known as Swampfield because of swamps that began near the village and continued nearly down to the Hadley town line.
Sunderland, which has long been a thriving agricultural community that benefits from the rich Connecticut River Valley soil, was incorporated on November 12, 1718.
www.co.franklin.ma.us /sundland.htm   (487 words)

  
 Sunderland AFC Blog
Sunderland AFC`s next manager will undoubtedly coincide with any announcement on the takeover front, either shortly before or shortly after, unless Mr Niall Quinn is successful and already has a management team at the ready.
Sunderland may well have been on the receiving end of another home defeat, this time to the skunks up the road, but in part is a hollow victory due to the level of competition we have offered all season long.
Sunderland has not delivered a trophy since 1973, our closest rivals have waited longer, but at least they have the consolation of having the funds available to compete in the transfer market.
www.sunderlandafc.blogspot.com   (2629 words)

  
 Sunderland Guide -
Sunderland’s first Irish immigrants located their homes on Mount Toby in the mid-nineteenth century, which were known as “paddy farms.” Trails are still evident, along with old stone walls marking boundary lines.
Sunderland, still then known as Swampfield, was set off from neighboring Hadley in 1673, with the Connecticut River as the western boundary with Deerfield.
Sunderland was also home to “The Amherst to Sunderland Street Railway.” Although the trolley car only lasted from 1890-1926, it matted progress for Sunderland.
www.sunderlandguide.com /history.shtml   (804 words)

  
 Sunderland City Visitor Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sunderland is a city with a difference - a modern, bustling centre that is balanced with a relaxing green environment, stunning coastal scenery and a refreshing attitude to life.
In Sunderland, quality of life and quality of environment go hand in hand.
Whether you're after relaxation, invigoration or both, Sunderland's distinctive mix of city, coast and countryside will definitely be a breath of fresh air.
www.visitsunderland.com   (153 words)

  
 Welcome to Sunderland Guide, Sunderland Massachusetts, part of the Pioneer Valley Guide Network, by eCommunityGuide.
Located in the Pioneer Valley, Sunderland is a rural-residential community on the southernmost edge of Franklin County.
Bordered by the Connecticut River on the west, Sunderland is an agricultural town and is home to many tobacco and produce farms and maple sugaring businesses.
Sunderland is home to Mount Toby State Forest, a favorite hiking, biking and trail-riding spot.
www.sunderlandguide.com   (336 words)

  
 Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust - Home
Primary Care Trusts are the cornerstone of the modernised NHS and, as a united organisation for the whole city, Sunderland TPCT is able to ensure equality of service for all patients, with every one assured of high standards and access to the same medical specialists, wherever they live.
Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust (TPCT) aims to ensure that staff at all levels are supported to achieve a work/life balance.
You are currently in Sunderland Teaching Primary Care NHS Trust which is one section of the Sunderland Health Portal.
www.sunderland.nhs.uk /teachingpct   (473 words)

  
 Independent Online Edition > Sunderland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sunderland confirmed last night that they have entered into talks with a consortium headed by their former striker Niall Quinn.
The condemned men of Sunderland were finally dispatched through the Premiership exit door at Old Trafford last night but, rather than go quietly, they sounded the death knell for Manchester United's lingering title hopes.
Sunderland seized upon a long-overdue slice of fortune to sink West Brom and claim only the Black Cats' second Barclays Premiership win of a desperate season.
sport.independent.co.uk /football/sunderland   (1103 words)

  
 Sunderland RNLI Lifeboat Station
Sunderland RNLI Lifeboat Station is proud to own the tag of the “Oldest Operational Lifeboat Station” in the Great Britain.
This was between 1873 and 1887 when Sunderland had four independent stations operating at the same time.
The other station is located in Sunderland Marina, which is where the “Atlantic 75” class lifeboat operates from.
www.rnlisunderland.org   (288 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Sunderland v Fulham
By contrast, Sunderland, who fielded new £10million strike force Tore Andre Flo and Marcus Stewart, created little and after a brief first-half flurry in which Fulham keeper Edwin van der Sar stood firm, rarely looked like adding to their tally of just two goals all season.
The goal came against the run of play after Sunderland had finally managed to wrest control in the middle of the field from Davis and Inamoto with Reyna and Jason McAteer trying to prompt their side.
Sunderland boss Peter Reid was taking a fresh wave of criticism on the chin after seeing his side slump to a 3-0 home defeat by Fulham.
www.soccernet.com /england/2000/20020914/reports/54471_full.html   (1361 words)

  
 Sunderland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Undoubtedly the most historic part of Sunderland is that area on the north bank by the coast called Monkwearmouth.
Sunderland was originally part of Monkwearmouth and in fact the name Sunderland derives from `Sundered Land', that is land that was sundered or seperated, from the monastic estates of Monkwearmouth in Anglo-Saxon times.
For centuries Sunderland was only a part of Wearmouth and although the name Sunderland was commonly used for the whole area, it was not until 1719 that Sunderland itself achieved the status of a seperate parish.
www.tcaec.co.uk /sunderland.htm   (316 words)

  
 Dick Morrell - Sunderland AFC Page
Sunderland Football Club to the true supporter is the air we breathe, the food we eat and the god we worship.
Since I moved from Sunderland to the South East in 1980 I have worn my Sunderland shirt with pride and held my head high during lows at Gillingham, Wimbledon and Wembley last seasom, the highs of promotion, and cup final attendances however unsuccessful.
Sunderland went a goal down but recovered through a Niall Quinn special, and half time came around with our contingents votes cast on the Lads getting a couple of goals back to win 3-1.
members.tripod.com /~richard_morrell/roker.htm   (1044 words)

  
 Sunderland Association Football Club - Official Site of the F.A. Premier League   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sunderland were a struggling Second Division outfit and facilities at Roker Park were insufficient for a successful top-flight club.
And a year on, Sunderland were pipped to promotion in their debut season at the new ground, losing a momentous Wembley play-off final to Charlton on penalties.
Flitting between the First and Second Divisions, Sunderland still found time to famously shock Leeds United in the 1973 FA Cup final and the sight of manager Bob Stokoe racing across the Wembley turf to embrace goalkeeper Jim Montgomery remains an enduring image.
www.premierleague.com /fapl.rac?command=forwardOnly&nextPage=enClubDetail&id=39   (668 words)

  
 Sunderland, Vermont, New England, USA
In 1791 Sunderland had almost twice as many people as Arlington, but by 1800 Arlington's population was triple that of Sunderland, and it has remained so up to the present.
There are people who say that Sunderland was named for Peleg Sunderland, one of the Green Mountain Boys, who lived in Manchester.
George Spencer (1739-1817) was the sixth Earl of Sunderland and the fourth Duke of Marlborough.
www.virtualvermont.com /towns/sunderland.html   (830 words)

  
 Sporting Life - Football | Sunderland News, Fixtures, Results, Match Reports, Stats
JUNE 8: Sunderland have held talks with Niall Quinn and his consortium as moves to sell the club gather pace.
MAY 23: Sunderland chairman Bob Murray has urged season ticket holders to put their faith in the club.
MAY 18: Sunderland defender Steve Caldwell is confident he will be fit for the start of pre-season training.
www.sportinglife.com /football/premiership/sunderland/news   (462 words)

  
 Invest in Sunderland for your business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sunderland is the largest City between Leeds and Edinburgh
Sunderland is one of the UK's most competitive business locations, and is home to a host of blue-chip companies such as Nissan, Rolls-Royce, Barclays and T-Mobile.
Our most important asset is our people, with the loyalty and adaptability of the local workforce being the main reason that employers expand their Sunderland operations.
www.investinsunderland.co.uk   (177 words)

  
 Sunderland
When visiting Sunderland, you really do see that we aren’t all doom and gloom as some sections of the country suggest.
This might also be a factor as to why the FA reckons Sunderland fans drink more on a match day than any other Premiership club.
Be prepared for a foul mouthed tit of a “Sunderland Fan” as a DJ if you go into Idols however, he does try and give the away fans a bit of stick.
www.pompeyweb.co.uk /oppos/sunderland.htm   (477 words)

  
 SunderlandMAD - Burnley 0 Sunderland 2
A goal in each half gave Sunderland an efficient 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor and sent the Black Cats to the top of the Championship table.
Liam Lawrence headed Sunderland in front with his sixth goal of the season after a shot from striker Marcus Stewart was deflected off Burnley's Peter Whittingham and Micah Hyde.
Stewart rubbed salt into the wounds with his 13th league goal of the season in the 89th minute after Burnley central defender Gary Cahill appeared to be blatantly fouled by Jeff Whitley.
www.sunderland-mad.co.uk /news/loadrprt.asp?cid=MTCH&id=209414   (203 words)

  
 Sunderland arc: Helping to improve Sunderland City including the arc
Sunderland arc aims to create a place we can all be proud of.
Sunderland will be somewhere that not only satisfies today’s needs and aspirations but also those of future generations.
Sunderland arc will bring jobs, businesses and tourism to Sunderland; the largest city in the North East of England.
www.sunderlandarc.co.uk   (115 words)

  
 Sunderland from Football365.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sunderland have called a press conference at the Stadium of Light for 12.30pm on Monday at which they intend to make a "major announcement".
Sunderland chief executive Peter Walker has scotched claims the club have delivered a snub to Kevin Ball after Kevin Richardson was given the task of overseeing pre-season training.
Sunderland have extended their exclusivity agreement with Niall Quinn and his consortium as talks over a possible takeover continue.
www.football365.com /Homegrounds/Sunderland/News/index.shtml   (362 words)

  
 Sunderland BSF - building schools for the future   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Building Schools for the Future (BSF) is a new, strategic approach to capital investment in schools, heralding a major transformation in secondary school education nationwide.
Under this new Capital Initiative, it is envisaged that all secondary aged children and young people will have access to 21st Century standard facilities, with all secondary schools either renewed or replaced over a 10 to 15 year period beginning in 2005/2006.
Sunderland is at the forefront of this national programme, with eight of its schools involved in the first phase of funding.
www.sunderland-bsf.org.uk   (327 words)

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