The domestic football season may have ended for Sunderland.
But it got us thinking about life in the summer months for SAFC stars of the past.
Others stayed closer to home and passed the time with woodland walks such as the squad of 1948.
Find out for yourself with this Echo archive look back in time.
5. Off to the USA
The Sunderland team of 1967 were getting ready to board a plane for America. We are sure you will recognise some of the faces. | se
6. Back to work
Manager Alan Brown (right) with his players at the Washington New Town training centre, ready to start their preparation for the new 1970-71 season. | se
7. A well deserved break
The FA Cup winning team return from a week in Majorca at the end of May 1973. | se
8. Back in the North East
Billy Hughes, Ian Porterfield and Vic Halom pose for a photo after getting off the plane. | se