Win the shirt off Julio's back!

Monday 17th January is the day that UK Radio Aid happens across all UK commercial radio stations, to benefit the survivors of the Tsunami in Asia, by raising money for the DEC Appeal.

Metro Radio is taking part, and the station's SAFC match commentators, Simon Crabtree and Gary Rowell, have told RTG in advance that the following exclusive bits of memorabilia will be up for grabs as part of UK Radio Aid:

* Julio Arca's SIGNED shirt, as worn in Sunday's 2-0 away victory over Derby County

* A lifesize SIGNED photo of Gary Rowell from the game when he scored his hat-trick for Sunderland at St James's Park

The items will go to the highest bidder for each via online auction house Ebay; for more details, listen to Metro FM on Monday 17th January or go to www.ebay.co.uk and click on the UK Radio Aid logo for details of all the available prizes.

Metro FM online: click here

DEC Appeal: click here

UK Radio Aid: click here

McCarthy linked with defender and keeper

Recent tabloid reports have linked Sunderland with possible moves for a defender and goalkeeper.

Stoke city captain Clive Clarke, who celebrated his 25th birthday this week, is set to sign for SAFC for £400,000 if the Sunday People newspaper is to be believed. Another Irishman, Clarke is a left-sided player who City say can play in central defence or midfield.

McCarthy is also said to be keeping an eye on Paul Given, the younger brother of Newcastle keeper Shay. Given had a week's trial with Sunderland early in the new year, but the gaffer has played down reports that the young Irishman could be set to sign.

"We had Paul over to have a closer look at him. He was with us for a week but has now returned home.

"There's nothing at all happening in terms of him moving here, but we will keep our eye on him."