Every goal of Golden Boot winner Kevin Phillips' stunning Sunderland season
Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips stared as the Black Cats’ main striking duo, the latter hammering home 30 league goals, earning him the prestigious European Golden Shoe.
The ex-international striker remains the only Englishman to have won the award in its 51-year history in a list boasting Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo, Marco Van Basten Ronaldo de Lima and Francesco Totti.
Here, we take a look at every goal the little magician scored during a memorable season. Scroll down and click through the pages.
1. 10/08/1999 - Sunderland 2-0 Watford
After a disappointing opening day drubbing against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Sunderland bounced back with a 2-0 win over Phillips’ former club Watford.The striker nabbed both goals, including a penalty and a sublime long-ranged effort. Photo: Shaun Botterill
2. 21/08/1999 - Leeds 2-1 Sunderland
Reid’s men gained a credible home draw against Arsenal in-between the Watford and Leeds fixtures. Phillips’ goal put Sunderland ahead at half-time but Alex Rae’s red card changed the game and David O’Leary’s men ran out winners. Photo: Getty
3. 25/08/1999 - Newcastle United 1-2 Sunderland
Four days later and Sunderland claimed a huge win over North East rivals Newcastle coming from a goal down. Quinn got the equaliser with a wonderful header, Phillips won it with an audacious chip. Photo: Mark Thompson
4. 29/08/1999 - Sunderland 1-1 Coventry
A young Robbie Keane put the Sky Blues a goal up in the first half. In the second, Sunderland rallied and Phillips equalised, assisted by Paul Butler, in the 73rd minute. Photo: Mark Thompson