Excitement is mounting for the team’s return to the Premier League.
Here’s a look back to 2007 when the Black Cats were getting set for their top flight campaign with a pre-season visit to Dublin.
There are SAFC faces galore to recognise in 13 great photo memories from the archives.
In case you missed it;
9. Faces you might well recognise
How many of these places do you recognise from the Sunderland squad of 18 years ago? | se
10. Over to you
We would love your memories of following Sunderland in 2007. Tell us what your highlight was of that season. | se
11. On course for a new season
Sunderland players go through some pre-season training exercises as the new campaign beckons. | se
12. Back in time
Getting to grips with training - and team mates - in this great photo from the Sunderland Echo archives. | se
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