Police were called to the Stadium of Light following claims Oxford United goalkeeper Jack Stevens was headbutted at half-time in the U’s 3-1 League One defeat at Sunderland. Oxford boss Karl Robinson admitted he did not see the incident which…
Relegation blues: How a football team’s fortunes can affect a whole city (Guardian)
When Sunderland AFC take on Portsmouth in the promotion playoff semi-finals this weekend, it won’t just be diehard fans cheering them on. Local businesses also have a vested interest in how the team fares. “When morale’s high, people spend –…