11 Sunderland people who had their pictures in the Echo in 2004

By Chris Cordner

Published 13th Oct 2023, 10:52 BST

Fans galore. Tell us if you spot a familiar face

Haway back to 2004 when all these fans had something to say on SAFC.

It was a season when Sunderland would fight back after a poor start to the season to clinch promotion back to the Premier League.

And these supporters made their predictions on how the season would go.

Among them were Linda Buxton, Kieran and Kyle Bevans, Victoria Butler, Tracy Butler and Adam Slater.

We also spoke to Ronnie Wharton, Wayne Barnes, Rod McPherson, Michael Nevin and Duncan and Josh Temple.

Enjoy the Echo archive trip back in time.

They all had an opinion on how SAFC would do in 2004.

1. Having their say

They all had an opinion on how SAFC would do in 2004.

They were keen to give their predictions to the Echo 19 years ago.

2. Young fans in 2004

They were keen to give their predictions to the Echo 19 years ago.

Backing Sunderland in the 2004 season.

3. Haway the Lads

Backing Sunderland in the 2004 season.

Plenty of people had a view about Sunderland in 2004.

4. In the picture 19 years ago

Plenty of people had a view about Sunderland in 2004.

Sunderland People Nostalgia SAFC

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