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James Copley

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✍🏻 Digital Journalist at National World ⚽️ Cover #SAFC for The Echo ❤️ Boyhood Sunderland supporter 💪🏼 All views are very much my own

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · May 28

Felt compelled to write something about Luke O'Nien and his journey at Sunderland.

He has become the perfect antidote to the Rodwell, Gibson and Ndong era that preceded him and is now a club legend in my eyes.

Any shares appreciated ❤️

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James Copley: How Luke O’Nien became anti-Jack Rodwell and a modern-day club icon

Luke O’Nien’s journey from potential Sunderland flop to club legend and double promotion winner is a real life Roy of the Rovers story

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Aug 10

Full-time at the Stadium of Light...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Aug 10

Half-time, and I don't really have much to tell you.

Sunderland haven't really threatened. Rayo look dangerous on the break...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Aug 10

Sunderland's starting XI ahead of today's game...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Aug 5

Exclusive: Sunderland fan favourite rejects transfer approaches from multiple La Liga clubs – sources

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Sunderland fan favourite rejects transfer approaches from multiple La Liga clubs

Patrick Roberts has attracted interest from La Liga clubs – but the Sunderland star isn’t pushing to leave

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Aug 2

Full-time!

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Aug 2

Half-time at the Stadium of Light...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Aug 2

Xhaka and Reinildo... 😎

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 31

James Copley: Why Sunderland are spending £11.5m on Robin Roefs – and what it means for Anthony Patterson

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Why Sunderland are spending £11.5m on Robin Roefs – and what it means for Patterson

Data shows why Sunderland moved for Robin Roefs – and what it could mean for Anthony Patterson this season

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 31

Exclusive: Anthony Patterson's Sunderland transfer stance revealed amid £11.5m goalkeeper arrival – per sources

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Patterson's transfer stance revealed amid £11.5m goalkeeper arrival – per sources

Sunderland agree £11.5m deal for Dutch stopper Robin Roefs, who signs five-year Premier League deal

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Full-time between Hull City and Sunderland...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Half-time in Hull and it is all square...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 29

Sunderland's starting XI tonight against Hull City...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 26

Sunderland looked really poor today against Hearts, who have played four competitive games already. Their campaign has already started.

No need for panic stations imo. Four friendlies to get up to speed, and hopefully some new signings soon.

Wasn't great, though!

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 26

Half-time at Tynecastle and Sunderland haven't really been at the races. Poor opening 45 from Le Bris' men.

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 26

No Wilson Isidor on the bench, my mistake

James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 26

Sunderland's starting XI to face Hearts at Tynecastle this afternoon...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 24

📹 Granit Xhaka to Sunderland? The transfer that could change everything – and why fans are SO excited!

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Granit Xhaka to Sunderland? The transfer that could change everything – and why fans are SO excited!

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 23

James Copley: Granit Xhaka deal could trigger transfer domino effect at Sunderland – why fans are dreaming

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James Copley: Granit Xhaka deal could trigger transfer domino effect at Sunderland

Why Sunderland fans are dreaming big as Granit Xhaka edges closer to sensational Stadium of Light move

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 21

Good defensive display by a makeshift team in the second half against top opposition without offering too much offensively.

Sunderland's first string played well during the opening 45. Think you can file that in the "good run out" category of pre-season games.

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 21

Sunderland's starting XI for the second half against Sporting in Portugal...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 21

This game is being played very much at a pre-season pace imo.

Sunderland have done well enough and have created some decent chances. Would like to see Mayenda sharpen up.

Noah Sadiki and Jenson Seelt are the standouts for me. Le Fee is also just a lovely footballer to watch.

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 21

This is how Sunderland will line up in the first half against Sporting in Portugal...

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 19

Last-minute goal sees Sunderland draw against Sevilla.

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 19

Sunderland's second-half starting XI, only Simon Moore remains from the opening 45.

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James Copley @jamescopley.bsky.social · Jul 19

Tidy half from Sunderland, who are worth their lead and could have scored more.

Sadiki can absolutely run and has played well alongside Le Fee and Diarra. Adringra a real livewire.

Seelt looking good alongside Ballard, Huggins also having a good game.

Thoughts?

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