Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane has looked back on his spell at Sunderland, recalling the influence of manager Peter Reid and the intensity of the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United.
In a piece published on November 7, 2026, Kilbane reflected on the August 26, 2001 Premier League clash at St James' Park, where he lined up against Newcastle's Aaron Hughes. The match, captured in a well-known photograph, epitomized the fierce rivalry between the two northeast clubs.
