Joe Nicholson Journalist
  • Sunderland
  • National World

Joe Nicholson is a football writer for the Sunderland Echo, Hartlepool Mail and Shields Gazette, predominantly covering Sunderland AFC. In 2018 Joe won the NCTJ Trainee Sports Journalist of the Year award.

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Sunderland Echo

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  • Sports
  • Football

3194 Articles
about 2 years
sunderlandecho.com

“I need to prove myself": Carl Winchester on his Championship ambitions and defensive role at SAFC

Carl Winchester says he can’t wait to test himself at Championship level and believes it will be a great opportunity ...

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about 2 years
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Encouraging Trai Hume signs give Alex Neil a selection call ahead of Coventry clash

Following Sunderland’s 1-1 draw with Hartlepool United, Black Cats boss Alex Neil concluded there had been positives ...

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about 2 years
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Encouraging Trai Hume signs give Alex Neil a selection call ahead of Coventry clash

Following Sunderland’s 1-1 draw with Hartlepool United, Black Cats boss Alex Neil concluded there had been positives ...

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about 2 years
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Transfer rumours: Cats line up move for goalkeeper target plus competition for Everton striker

Sunderland are reportedly closing in on a move to sign Portsmouth goalkeeper Alex Bass.

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about 2 years
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SAFC fan gallery: Can you spot yourself in the away end at Hartlepool United?

Sunderland’s pre-season schedule came to an end as they drew 1-1 with Hartlepool United at the Suit Direct Stadium.

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about 2 years
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Jack Diamond's role, Coventry selection dilemmas and SAFC's loan decisions: Takeaways from Hartle...

The most important thing for Sunderland boss Alex Neil was to give players more game time as his side travelled to Ha...

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about 2 years
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SAFC vs Hartlepool LIVE: Team news as Alex Neil prepares to make changes for pre-season friendly

Sunderland face Hartlepool United in their final pre-season friendly this evening – and we’ve got all the action cove...

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about 2 years
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SAFC vs Hartlepool LIVE: Team news as Alex Neil makes 11 changes for pre-season friendly

Sunderland face Hartlepool United in their final pre-season friendly this evening – and we’ve got all the action cove...

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about 2 years
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Hartlepool vs SAFC LIVE: Updates and analysis from the Suit Direct Stadium

Sunderland face Hartlepool United in their final pre-season friendly this evening – and we’ve got all the action cove...

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about 2 years
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Hartlepool 1 SAFC 1: Story of the match after Embleton penalty and own goal

Sunderland drew 1-1 with Hartlepool United in their final pre-season friendly of the summer.

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about 2 years
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Dennis Cirkin explains how his role has changed under Alex Neil at SAFC

Dennis Cirkin says he learned a great deal in his first season as a Sunderland player while his role in the side has ...

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about 2 years
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Ballard makes positive impression as Neil weighs up centre-back options ahead of Coventry opener

Alex Neil now has the four centre-backs he required heading into the upcoming Championship campaign – with each defen...

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