Lucky Milner's Face-Saver ; Allardyce and Keane Share the Spoils As Sunderland Let It Slip Away

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SUNDERLAND 1 Higginbotham (52) NEWCASTLE 1 Milner (65)

SAM ALLARDYCE was a relieved man, a survivor with honour intact after a breathless introduction to one of the oldest and fiercest derby rivalries on planet football.

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Lucky Milner's Face-Saver ; Allardyce and Keane Share the Spoils As Sunderland Let It Slip Away

According to Allardyce, his team had upheld the primary requirement of football lore. 'The most important thing is you don't lose a derby,' he said. 'And we haven't. It would have been unthinkable to lose.' Allardyce breathed lightly as he spoke...

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