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On This Day (27th Nov 1949): Dennis Tueart on the wing!
He may have been Newcastle born, but that did not stop us taking him to our hearts for the seven years he wore our colours. Happy Birthday Dennis Tueart, seventy-five years old today.
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Score Predictions: SAFC vs WBA
Can Regis and a slightly improved squad get us out of this drawing sequence tonight, up against promotion contenders The Baggies?
On This Day (25th November 2017): New Sunderland boss briefly lifts spirits!
In a season full of low points, we had to take anything we could get and for a fleeting moment, we thought it might get better back in 2017.
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Score Predictions: Millwall vs SAFC
After an injury and suspension-disrupted buildup, can Régis Le Bris steer the Lads to victory in South London?
On This Day (22 Nov 2010) Welbeck double bitter-sweet for Bruce’s Sunderland!
We wanted him to do well... but not too well!
On This Day (21st November 1993): Butcher hangs onto his job after Southend defeat!
Time was running out for Sunderland manager Terry Butcher, who was clinging onto his job by a thread after a dismal loss to Southend United.
On This Day (19th Nov 1971): Bluebirds No Match for Black Cats in the Quagmire
Ninian Park was mud bound and icy wind lashed, but the Black Cats had a secret weapon as birthday boy Bobby Kerr produced a stunning player of the match performance.
On This Day (18th November 2000): Lightening strikes twice for Reid’s Sunderland at St James’!
It was groundhog day at St James’ Park on this day back in 2000, but we had the added bonus of a penalty miss to throw into the package - worth reliving all over again...
On This Day (15 Nov 2007) The lads draw mid-season friendly as returning players offer Keane boost
International break? Shove it up yer bollocks.
On This Day (13th Nov 1973): Was This The Promotion Lift Off We Had Been Waiting For?
We went into this season as promotion favourites, but it seemed as if every team we played was keen to put one over us and our cup exploits were testing the stamina and capacity of the squad.
On This Day (11th November 2000): Richards nod wins point for Hodd’ at Sunderland
A fixture to prove it’s a game of two halves, as the Lads battle back after a moment of magic by James Beattie to only end up taking a point due to a late equaliser - but it could have been worse!
On This Day (9th November 2010): Bruce delighted with Sunderland mentality at the Lane!
Asamoah Gyan scores at White Hart Lane to rescue a point for Sunderland!
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Score Predictions: SAFC vs Coventry City
What will the score be this afternoon at the SOL against managerless Coventry?
On This Day (8 Nov 1997) Leo’s Dad pegs back the lads – but Quinny’s return is the real story!
A 1-1 draw with Forest may not seem the most important game of Sunderland’s recent history – but it marked the start of something very special.
On This Day (6th Nov 1984): Sunderland’s Gayle Force Triumph Over Forest in League Cup Thriller
Howard Gayle’s extra-time stunner clinches a memorable 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest, propelling Sunderland to the next round of the League Cup and igniting Wembley dreams.
On This Day (4th November 1972): Sunderland begin life without Brown!
Alan Brown was an institution as Sunderland manager during two spells, but back on this day in 1972, we were beginning life without him with the search for his replacement underway.
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Score Predictions: QPR vs SAFC
Sunderland head to the capital hoping to extend their lead at the top of the league against QPR. Will we do it, though?
On This Day (2nd November 2019): O’Nien bags winner in Southend win!
"This was indeed a dark time for the club, and it only seemed to worsen under Parkinson’s leadership" — but, we won, thanks to a Luke O’Nien header!
On This Day (1 Nov 1997): Captain Clark rescues a late point – and helps keep Reid in a job!
It hadn’t been the easiest start to our first season at the Stadium of Light – but point on the road helped stabilise an increasingly rocky ship.
On This Day (31st October 2009): Richardson rescues a point against the Hammers!
Down to 10 men, Sunderland claw back a hard-fought point against West Ham in a thrilling comeback marked by resilience, controversy, and a sensational free kick from Andy Reid.
My Top Five: Greatest Sunderland goals in my lifetime!
What are your top five favourite-ever Sunderland goals? Here, John Wilson picks his...
On This Day (30th October 1971): Sunderland salvage draw against Luton in hard-fought battle
Enough chances were created by Sunderland to win this game handsomely, but in the end, we fought back well to claim a point.
On This Day (28th October 1987): Competition first for Sunderland against Warnock’s Boro!
There’s a first time for everything and this was a first for Sunderland on this day in 1987 as Denis Smith took on Neil Warnock in an unfamiliar competition.
On This Day (26th October 2016): Boufal stunner downs spirited Sunderland in cup!
"It costs a few bob to score those!" remarked David Moyes as Sofiane Boufal’s stunning late goal sealed the win for Southampton over a helpless Sunderland in the League Cup.
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Score Predictions: SAFC v Oxford
The boys are back in town, looking to enter fireworks season with a bang!
On This Day (25 Oct 2003): McCarthy urges fans to look at the big picture as scars remain
Despite 27 points from the first 14 games, the Stadium of Light still wasn’t the happiest place in the world.
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Score Predictions: Luton v SAFC
Tonight we take on Luton Town away, and unlike the recent play-offs, we have more than one fit defender. How will our writers fair with their predictions?
On This Day (23rd Oct 1948): It’s the Shack and Watson show as Man City crumble!
Post-war crowds were booming nationwide, nowhere more so than at Roker Park. Almost 47,000 witnessed this cracking performance from Sunderland, who were irresistible on the day.
On This Day (21st October 2012): O’Neill’s Sunderland leave it late against the mags!
The issues in the goalscoring department was clear as O’Neill’s Sunderland left it late to take a point in the derby at the Stadium of Light.
Matchday Musings: Wilson, we Is-adore you
We are top of the league, say we are top of the league!
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Score Predictions: SAFC vs Leeds
The Lads travel to Yorkshire for today’s televised clash with Hull City. How do our writers think we’ll get on?