Sunderland have had some famous names on their books over the years.
But who remembers the day they signed for SAFC?
Here’s a reminder of some Black Cats heroes on their very first day on Wearside, from Len Shackleton to Niall Quinn and Ian Porterfield to Craig Gordon.
As the excitement builds to see how SAFC will sign this summer, remind yourself of some of the players who made a difference in the past.
Here’s a reminder of some Black Cats heroes on their very first day on Wearside, from Len Shackleton to Niall Quinn and Ian Porterfield to Craig Gordon.
5. Darren Bent is pictured at the press conference where his signing was unveiled.
Darren Bent is pictured at the press conference where his signing was unveiled.
6. Ian Porterfield is pictured on the day he signed for Sunderland. A little over five years later, he would write his name into SAFC history.
Ian Porterfield is pictured on the day he signed for Sunderland. A little over five years later, he would write his name into SAFC history.
7. Sunderland Football Club's record signing Asamoah Gyan is pictured meeting the local press in August 2010.
Sunderland Football Club's record signing Asamoah Gyan is pictured meeting the local press in August 2010.
8. It's February 1948 and Len Shackleton signs for SAFC - at St James Park.
It's February 1948 and Len Shackleton signs for SAFC - at St James Park.