VOTE: 10 players who have played for both Sunderland and Aston Villa

Of the 10 players that we've selected - who have played for or represented both Sunderland and Aston Villa over the years - who is your favourite?

Cast your vote now! (top right of player profile)

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Some good, some bad, but some did make an impact on Wearside.

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Other names to have links with both clubs are: Stewart Downing, Shay Given, Conor Hourihane, Alan Hutton, Joleon Lescott, Adrian Heath, Charles N’Zogbia, William Dickson, Darren Byfield, Alan O’Neill, Leigh Roose and Tommy Mitchinson, to name but a few.

Also, do you have any memories of players who have turned out for both clubs, please share below ....

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