Former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane has looked back on his time at Sunderland, recalling his experiences under manager Peter Reid and the intensity of the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United.
A photograph from August 26, 2001 captures Kilbane in action for Sunderland against Newcastle's Aaron Hughes during a Premier League match at St James's Park. The fixture, known as the Tyne-Wear derby, is one of English football's most fierce rivalries.
Kilbane, who played for Sunderland from 1999 to 2003, made over 100 appearances for the club. His reflections offer insight into the atmosphere of the derby and the management style of Peter Reid, who led Sunderland to two seventh-place finishes in the Premier League during his tenure.
