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“Special moment” as Steph Houghton collects FWA award
Steph Houghton said it was a “special moment” for her when she collected the FWA's North East Personality of the Year award in Durham on Sunday evening.
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Kevin Ball to collect award at NE FWA dinner
Former Sunderland captain Kevin Ball has joined the list of award-winners at a special football night later this month.The North East Football Writers Association are to pay tribute to the Sunderland legend who has been player, caretaker manager and influential Academy coach for the club.
Ball, who made more than 350 appearances in nine years with the club and served twice as caretaker manager during his leading roles in the academy, will be recognised for his outstanding contribution to North East football.
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