Goodbye Roker Park.
It was in May 1997 that we said one last farewell to the ground which had hosted Sunderland matches for almost 100 years.
The fans turned out in force to watch the last league match against Everton on May 3 that year.
Days later, on May 13, they were back to face Liverpool on a day of parades, fun, chanting and emotional memories.
Take a look at our photos and film tribute. And then get in touch to tell us more.
The fans turned out in force to watch the last league match against Everton on May 3 that year.
![Roses and memories for these fans on the day of the last ever match.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/02/8/13/Savouring%20the%20day.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Savouring the day
Roses and memories for these fans on the day of the last ever match.
![A standing ovation for the parade of fans. We salute them all.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/02/8/39/Forever%20a%20supporter.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
![A wave from a fan who went the extra mile to support the Lads.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/02/8/30/Looking%20great%20in%20red%20and%20white.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Looking great in red and white
A wave from a fan who went the extra mile to support the Lads.
![The supporters in full voice for one last chant on May 14, 1997.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/02/8/55/We%20love%20you%20Sunderland.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. We love you Sunderland
The supporters in full voice for one last chant on May 14, 1997.