Football: BLACK CATS TALK IT UP; SUNDERLAND v CHARLTON TODAY, KICK-OFF 3PM.Byline: By SIMON Simon, in the Bible. 1 One of the Maccabees. 2 or Simon Peter: see Peter, Saint. 3 See Simon, Saint. 4 Kinsman of Jesus. 5 Leper of Bethany in whose house a woman anointed Jesus' feet. BIRD MICK McCARTHY Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy (b. February 7 1959, Barnsley, England) is an English-born Irish former professional footballer, who is currently the manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers. has promised "a kick up the backside" for anyone writing off Sunderland's Premiership chances. The Black Cats boss has banned his players from setting the traditional target of finishing fourth from bottom, believing it promotes negative thinking. McCarthy is on a mission to "keep proving people wrong" by defying the bookies who reckon the Wearsiders are 8-13 favourites for relegation. Sunderland play Charlton at the Stadium of Light today, looking to buck the trend Buck the Trend When a security goes against the prevailing trend of the overall market. Notes: A stock that goes up during a bear market is said to be "bucking the trend." See also: Bear Market, Contrarian of promoted clubs going straight back down. Asked if he took hope from West Brom, Norwich and Crystal Palace, who made such a close fight of the relegation battle last season, McCarthy said: "I don't want to be compared with them. That suggests I'm going to be struggling all season. We've not even kicked a a ball yet." McCarthy has remoulded his squad - spending just pounds 4million - adding 10 new faces including Jon Stead, Kelvin Davis and Andy Gray but no big names. Club skipper Gary Breen is not worried about a lack of star quality. He said: "We're aspiring to do what Charlton have in establishing themselves in the Premiership." CAPTION(S): TITLE KISS: Mick McCarthy's trophy |
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