The Black Cats’ support always travels in huge numbers with crowds at the Stadium of Light regularly up there as the highest in the land – here, we take a look at the best retro photos of Sunderland fans over the years:
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Sunderland fans are disappointed to be relegated after the Premiership match between Birmingham City and Sunderland at St. Andrews, Birmingham on April 12 2003. Photo: Gary M. Prior
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Disappointed Sunderland supporters look on as their team are relegated after the Premier League match against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park in 1997 Photo: Stu Forster
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Disappointed Sunderland supporters sit in the stands after the Premier League match against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park in 1997. Photo: Stu Forster
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Sunderland fans enjoy the action during a game against Coventry City in 1997. Photo: Ross Kinnaird