What a servant to Sunderland Luke O’Nien has been.
We could not let the occasion go without a tribute to Mr Sunderland and the impression he has made on Wearside ever since his arrival from Wycombe Wanderers in 2018.
Join us for a photo memories tribute from his early days for SAFC in League One, to glory at Wembley on the day Sunderland returned to the Premier League.
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1. Dreams come true
Club captain Luke O'Nien celebrates Sunderland reaching Europe for the first time since 1973-74 (Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)
2. The agony before the elation at Wembley
Luke leaves the field following injury during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final match between Sheffield United and Sunderland at Wembley last year. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images
3. Eyes on the action
Luke keeps his eye on the action during the 2022 match against Coventry City who will join Sunderland in the Premier League next season. | se
4. Fan favourite
Luke signs autographs for fans before the match against Bristol City last year. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) | Getty Images