Sunderland have had some famous names on their books over the years.
But who remembers the day they signed for SAFC?
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.
Read More... 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.
9. Craig Gordon came to Wearside in 2007 when Sunderland splashed out £9million which was a British transfer record fee for a goalkeeper at the time. Craig Gordon came to Wearside in 2007 when Sunderland splashed out £9million which was a British transfer record fee for a goalkeeper at the time.
10. Sam Allardyce signed for Sunderland in 1980 and he was given a warm welcome from Frank Clark and Ken Knighton. Sam Allardyce signed for Sunderland in 1980 and he was given a warm welcome from Frank Clark and Ken Knighton.
11. Plenty of SAFC stars here but we want to know which new signing made the biggest impression on you. Email [email protected] Plenty of SAFC stars here but we want to know which new signing made the biggest impression on you. Email [email protected]