Four new signings! And plenty of talent already in the Sunderland squad as it prepares for a new season.
But what did pre-season training look like for SAFC stars of the past?
We found photos of Len Shackleton , George Herd, Brian Clough , Dave Watson, Sam Allardyce and Steed Malbranque being put through their paces.
Have a look at some Roker legends returning from their Summer break in style.
Read More... We found photos of Len Shackleton , George Herd, Brian Clough , Dave Watson, Sam Allardyce and Steed Malbranque being put through their paces.
5. Gordon Harris, Derek Forster, Len Ashurst, Paddy Lowrey, Mick McGiven, John Park, Dennis Tueart and Colin Symm ready for training in 1970. Gordon Harris, Derek Forster, Len Ashurst, Paddy Lowrey, Mick McGiven, John Park, Dennis Tueart and Colin Symm ready for training in 1970.
6. Arthur Cox leads a training session for the Sunderland team in the Summer of 1973. Arthur Cox leads a training session for the Sunderland team in the Summer of 1973.
7. The 1980 team being put through their paces. Here are Bryan Robson, Steve Whitworth, Ian Watson, Sam Allardyce, Rob Hindmarch, Colin Crawford. The 1980 team being put through their paces.
Here are Bryan Robson, Steve Whitworth, Ian Watson, Sam Allardyce, Rob Hindmarch, Colin Crawford.
8. The first pre-season training session for the team in 1992. The first pre-season training session for the team in 1992.