Twenty years have passed since all of this happened in Sunderland.
It was 2004 and it was a year of football at its most tense as well as plenty of faces in Echo photos.
The Euros, play-offs and an FA Cup run all got our attention.
So did the amateur Sunderland actors who put on a great production of Oliver, and the University of Sunderland team who designed a racing car.
Here it all is once more.
The Euros, play-offs and an FA Cup run all got our attention.
5. Come on England
Workers at Budget in St Catherine's Court who got to watch England in Euro 2004 while in their office.
6. Backing the Lads
Right behind Sunderland as they took on Millwall in the Fa Cup semi final.
7. Oliver on stage
Sunderland Amateur Operatic Society cast who were preparing for their show at the Empire theatre when this photo was taken in January 2004.
8. Talented Aidan was back home
Aidan Salter was back home in Cleadon after winning a talent show in 2004.