Carlton Fairweather, who has worked at the club for over two decades, has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer ...

Sunderland coach and former Carlisle United player Carlton Fairweather is fighting cancer, it has been revealed.

The winger’s sensational long-range finish helped the Lads to a gritty if slightly underwhelming draw with the Lilywhites.

Sunderland return to Championship action on Tuesday night as they take on Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston North End at the ...