'Roker Park. Best meat pies in football. Pie on the outside. Ice lolly in the middle.'

What a ground. And what a set of fantastic memories you have of Roker Park.

We shared a photo of the Roker End being demolished in July 1997 and it led to dozens of comments from SAFC fans.

Some of you described the old place as your ‘church’, your ‘Mecca’ or your ‘special place to be’.

And let’s hear it for the Sunderland fan who remembered the meat pies. Have a look through our gallery to find out more.

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