Fan support for the manager is at an all-time low but the players are still behind him.

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Cattermole's dismissal was his second in five games at Sunderland this season, but with the public support of manager Steve Bruce, the Middlesbrough-born midfielder made his return in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Saturday.

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They also have a fantastic loyal support, an excellent manager and a good team - so it has all come together for them.

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Because Brilliant's clients tend to take longer trips, Fertig needs only a skeletal support staff, including a booker, general manager and full-time detailer--another bonus for his drivers, as most contractors have to do their own upkeep.

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Jim McCartan, investigations manager with the Gambling Commission said it was pleased to lend support to the multi-agency operation.

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Laws has also faced internal problems at Burnley during his time at the club with reports of dressing room unrest, with out-of-favour midfielder Joey Gudjonsson claiming earlier in April that the manager had lost the support of the dressing room.

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Duffy has been inundated by messages of support from his Everton team-mates, and was visited in hospital by the Ireland squad and later, manager Giovanni Trapattoni and skipper Robbie Keane.

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