Fans react to Steve Harper moving to Sunderland

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Steve Harper of Newcastle United gestures to the fan's during his testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /

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Refreshing interview from S.Harper after joining #SAFC yesterday. Despite all the history, shows him as a true professional of the game
— Alex Finch (@alexjfinch_) January 23, 2016

Many footballers are scared to say what they actually think these days, or they don’t have anything interesting to say.

Steve Harper is from the old school, and his interview after joining Sunderland was refreshing, as was his desire to help Jordan Pickford improve his game.

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