“The fans have been unbelievable to me, and I love my regular visits to be with them and urge on the current team,” says Black Cats legend Peter Reid as he prepares to celebrate a milestone birthday in Sunderland.

The former Sunderland manager will headline An Evening with Peter Reid at the Roker Hotel on Saturday, June 6th, as he celebrates a milestone 70th birthday in the summer (June 20th).

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Reid’s return comes after a thrilling weekend where his beloved Sunderland defeated arch-rivals Newcastle United, a win he says has stayed with him all week.

He also praised the success of the current management and team, who he says continue to make him proud as a former manager and loyal supporter.

“It was some weekend for me as Sunderland beat Newcastle, and I can’t tell you how good that has felt all week – it was so good to watch. Add to that my other former teams, Everton and Manchester City winning the cup… only Bolton Wanderers let me down on a very memorable weekend!”

Last year’s event at the Roker Hotel marked 30 years since he took charge of Sunderland at Roker Park in 1995, and he recalled:“We had a wonderful night last June and made loads of memories.

“People such as Bryan Robson, Tony Mowbray, Kevin Phillips and others made it memorable with their lovely tributes, video recollections and recalling great times with the fans—it really was unforgettable.”

Looking ahead to this year’s event, he added:“The fans have been unbelievable to me, and I love my regular visits to be with them and urge on the current team.

“What we built over 30 years ago is something really special, and the times now are super special too. Seeing the current management and squad succeed makes me really proud.

Peter Reid cheering on the lads | Goffy Media

“As time evolves, we’re still sharing magical moments – like that wonderful win at St James’ Park on Sunday. It will be a joy to be with everyone during my birthday month of celebrations, and with it falling just ahead of Father’s Day, we’ll be ticking off plenty of boxes on what promises to be a special night - surrounded by special people.”

With last year’s event selling out, supporters are advised to secure tickets early.

Expect untold dressing room stories, big-name video messages, and a few surprises along the way.

Organisers say, for many, it’s more than just a night out—it’s a chance to relive a golden era and celebrate the current success of the club with one of their own.

An Evening with Peter Reid - Saturday, 6th June 2026 - The Roker Hotel - Sunderland - Tickets and info here: https://www.ticketsource.com/goffy-media/t-dkkpogp