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Lutsharel Geertruida in action for Sunderland

Newcastle vs Sunderland: Fan faces lifetime ban as statement put out on Lutsharel Geertruida abuse

Newcastle United’s clash with Sunderland on Sunday was marred by an incident involving Lutsharel Geertruida in the second half, with former referee Keith Hackett calling…

Daniel Lewis
Mar 22, 2026
Newcastle and Sunderland fans clash

Newcastle vs Sunderland skirmishes to be dealt with by police, some have different agenda

Newcastle United and Sunderland fans caught up in violent scenes outside St James’ Park will be dealt with by police. That is according to Keith…

Daniel Lewis
Mar 22, 2026
Regis Le Bris looks concerned as referee Anthony Taylor officiates a game (inset)

Keith Hackett agrees with Anthony Taylor after Sunderland controversy vs Port Vale in FA Cup

Keith Hackett says it was the right call not to send off Melker Ellborg during Sunderland’s shock FA Cup loss to Port Vale. Sunderland exited…

Richie Mills
Mar 8, 2026
Pep Guardiola looks towards Regis Le Bris in a split image

FA backed to charge Sunderland and Man City over incident that ‘tarnishes image of the Premier League’

The Football Association have been backed to charge both Sunderland and Manchester City amid scenes that unfolded at full-time of Thursday’s contest. Sunderland dug in…

Daniel Lewis
Jan 2, 2026
Regis Le Bris, Tony Harrington and Daniel Farke

Keith Hackett stunned by ‘nailed-on penalty kick’ in Sunderland vs Leeds: ‘Wow’

Keith Hackett was bemused that Sunderland weren’t awarded a penalty against Leeds. Sunderland maintained their unbeaten home run with a 1-1 draw against Leeds United…

Josh Edwards
Dec 28, 2025
Fabian Hurzeler in a side-by-side image with Regis Le Bris

Ex-FIFA referee stunned by ‘unacceptable’ controversy in Sunderland draw vs Brighton – ‘there was malice’

Dan Ballard put in a great shift as Sunderland drew with Brighton, but former FIFA referee Keith Hackett thinks he was lucky to see out…

Pete Hanson
Dec 21, 2025
Gary Neville looking at Premier League badge in circle

Premier League asked to change rules after incident Gary Neville found ‘ridiculous’ in Sunderland win vs Newcastle

Gary Neville was left unimpressed after Dan Burn was forced to leave the field due to Nordi Mukiele’s challenge in the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday.…

Jack Dawson
Dec 15, 2025
Regis Le Bris next to Sunderland fans

Northumbria Police to investigate incident ahead of Sunderland vs Newcastle as sanctions verdict shared

Sunderland’s first Premier League clash against Newcastle United for more than 10 years was always likely to create a feisty atmosphere, and so it proved.…

Alex Oakhill
Dec 14, 2025
Eddie Howe and Regis Le Bris side-by-side

‘I once took charge of a Tyne–Wear derby, what figure said to me is unprintable’

Keith Hackett has revealed how he was once forced by the police to give the go-ahead for a Newcastle against Sunderland showdown despite terrible playing…

Daniel Lewis
Dec 9, 2025
Regis Le Bris, Man City

Keith Hackett ‘surprised’ by major controversy in Sunderland defeat vs Man City

Luke O’Nien’s sending off for Sunderland has sparked debate among Black Cats supporters. Sunderland suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Man City on Saturday, with…

Josh Edwards
Dec 7, 2025

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