Nine pictures of Sunderland fans meeting Niall Quinn at Debenhams in 2009 - photo gallery

The SAFC legend spent time with all his adoring fans

What a day to be a young Sunderland fan that was - the day you met SAFC legend Niall Quinn.

The man who was a striker, manager and chairman of the club over the years made the dreams come true of supporters in 2009.

He spent a day at the club shop in Debenhams and had a smile for every one of the people who met him.

He signed autographs and met fans of all ages including 11-week-old Niall Young.

Relive those moments once more in these Sunderland Echo photos.

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