They're on their way! Sunderland fans begin the journey for the latest leg of their Europa Cup adventure

Thousands of miles clocked up by Sunderland fans

The adventure continues for Sunderland fans as they get ready for another night of Europa Cup drama.

Supporters sent these photos to the Sunderland Echo as they waited to travel to Poznan from Warsaw.

Sunderland fans heading to Poland to follow SAFC in the Europa League. Left to right, Peter Oliver, Ian Butterfield, Rob Butterfield, Scott Kelly, Kiera Kelly, Margy Millea, Darren Chown and Gary Nash.placeholder image
Sunderland fans heading to Poland to follow SAFC in the Europa League. Left to right, Peter Oliver, Ian Butterfield, Rob Butterfield, Scott Kelly, Kiera Kelly, Margy Millea, Darren Chown and Gary Nash. | ugc

The Black Cats take on Lech Poznan at the Poznan Stadium and we are indebted to superfan Peter Oliver for sending these pictures.

Peter is in the middle of a mega journey of 4,500 miles in his bid to follow the team he loves.

First, he headed to Portugal when he joined other fans and flew out of Gatwick for the SAFC game against SCU Torreense.

Peter Oliver, in the blue shirt at the centre, joins other fans who set off from Gatwick for Portugal last week.placeholder image
Peter Oliver, in the blue shirt at the centre, joins other fans who set off from Gatwick for Portugal last week. | ugc

Peter was one of the members of the South Shields and Washington branch of fans who were on their way to Leiria.

Next, he flew back to the UK to pick the car up to travel down to Bournemouth for the game on Sunday.

He was back at Wearside on Monday, went back to work for a few hours on the Tuesday morning then ‘straight down to Luton to fly out early to Poznan on the Wednesday morning.”

That’s almost 4,500 miles in travelling and we are sure Peter is not the only one clocking up some incredible miles.

Get in touch with your photos as you head out to Poznan, or perhaps you are already there and would like to share the great times you are having.

Send your photos to [email protected] and tell us about your experience of following the Mackems in Europe.

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