PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunderland local football teams from the past
Saturday teams weren't short of would-be superstars either as lads and blokes donned their boots to live out their dreams - or at least run around a bit before it was time to go for a few pints with their mates.
Susan Swinney has been delving deep into our photo archives to dig out some great old teamgroups from the 1980s and 1990s.
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Hide AdDid you play for Houghton Buffs, Sunderland Shipbuilders, the Dray and Horses, Phili Workshops, Lambton Street or Binns?
They're just a few of the teams featured in this slideshow. See if you can spot yourself, or any of your family or friends.
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