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.
1. A year in the life of Sunderland
So many Sunderland faces. Read their stories in our retro gallery from 2004.
2. A big day for Bobby
Comedian Bobby Knoxall had every reason to celebrate after he was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours.
3. Taking a moment
These fans were happy to pose for a photo during the half time break of England's Euro 2004 match with France. Here they are in Varsity.
4. Ready to race at University of Sunderland
A team of four designers who built a racing car for the Formula Student Championships 20 years ago. They were, left to right, Chris Wightman, Allan Robinson, Omar Shehata and Jim Wright.