A weekend look at what made the headlines on this day in history.

1998 – Sunderland signed striker Danny Dichio from Sampdoria for £750,000.

1995 – Former player and assistant trainer Jack Jones died at the age of 81.

1895 – Prolific forwards Campbell and Millar were on the mark as the ‘Team of the all the Talents’ retained their position at the top of Division One with a 5-2 win at Stoke.