THE first finalist has been voted out of Sunderland AFC's One of the Lads competition.

Hull City fan Ian Younger, 19, was voted out by supporters who have been logging on to the team's official website, www.safc.com

He said: "Of course I am disappointed to go out so early. I've really enjoyed it."

One of the remaining six finalists will be voted out every day this week, until the contest is down to the last two.

They will appear during the Black Cats' game against Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, and the winner will be announced next week.

He will sign for the club for a year and enjoy opportunities including training with the players and travelling on the team coach