I'm getting mucky in a glorious mud gallery of scenes from Sunderland's wonderful past

It’s that time of year when there’s mud everywhere but these people were certainly embracing it in Wearside’s past.

All these Sunderland Echo scenes show people getting mucky from 1975 to 2023.

Whether it was on the rugby pitch, on a charity run or just mucking around, we have photo memories galore. See how many you remember.

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9. Perfect weather for rugby

The little matter of a blizzard and a muddy pitch won't stop these rugby players continuing their match between Houghton and Sunderland in 2009. | nw Photo: TC

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I'm getting mucky in a 'mud glorious mud' gallery of totally clarty scenes from Sunderland's wonderful past

It’s that time of year when there’s mud everywhere but these people were certainly embracing it in Wearside’s past.

9. Perfect weather for rugby

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