Sunderland make offer for Gray

Following on from Wednesday's news that Mick McCarthy was interested in Bradford City midfielder Andy Gray, the Scottish 'Daily Record' newspaper is reporting today that Bradford have accepted a verbal offer from Sunderland for the player.

Sunderland are thought to have offered £100,000 for the Scottish international, but may face competition from fellow Division 1 rivals Rotherham who are also said to be interested in taking on the player.

McCarthy linked with move for Gray

Sunderland gaffer Mick McCarthy is tonight being linked with a move for Bradford City midfielder Andy Gray.

Bradford have such serious financial problems that they're said to be on the verge of going back into administration, and have said they'll listen to any serious offers for any of their players. City are said to require funding in the region of £3m-£5m to avoid administration.

The 26 year old is a Scottish international, and prior to Bradford has had spells at Leeds, Bury, Forest, Preston and Oldham.

Gray has scored six goals so far this season, most recently in the Bantams' FA Cup third round home defeat against Luton (so he would be cup-tied should a move go through) and last season he scored an impressive 15 times.





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Reserves derby postponed

Sunderland's reserve team match against Newcastle United, originally scheduled to be played on Monday 23 February, has been postponed.

The match will now be played on Monday 19th April, kick off 7pm, at St James's Park.

Ticket News: Cardiff (A), Birmingham (A) (FAC5 Replay)

Nationwide League Division One
Cardiff City v Sunderland AFC
Saturday 21st February 2004
Kick Off 3.00pm

Please note that this fixture is an ALL TICKET game for Sunderland
supporters and there will be with NO TICKETS available on the day of the
game.

Tickets will be made available at the Stadium of Light ticket office
until 2pm on Friday 20th February 2004 - subject to availability.

FA Cup 5th Round Replay
Birmingham City v Sunderland AFC
Wednesday 25th February 2004
Kick Off 7.45pm

General sale will commence from 10.00am on Thursday 19th February 2004 -
subject to availability.

Adults £20
Junior(under 16) £10
Senior Citizens £10