The 2010s were a bit of a rollercoaster for the Black Cats! There were six wins against Newcastle United, three trips to Wembley, a Ji Dong-won goal against Manchester City and several great escapes.
On the other hand, Sunderland suffered back-to-back relegations to League One under David Moyes and then Chris Coleman.
The North East club had 10 permanent managers during the decade – here, we’ve rounded-up their WORST signings for Sunderland. Simply scroll down and click through the pages to view them.
1. Jake Clarke-Salter - loan
Only Sunderland could sign England's under-21 captain only for him to flop. Photo: Giuseppe Bellini
2. Steve Harper - free
Brought in as third choice, the ex-Newcastle United man wasn't exactly a popular addition and failed to play a game for the club. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Jason Steele - undisclosed
Signed on a four-year deal... was he worse than Lee Camp? It's hard to say. Photo: Jack Thomas