And you duly answered. While the decade has been a testing one for fans, there have been moments of brilliance with a number of individual players capturing the hearts of the Stadium of Light faithful.
This is YOUR Sunderland AFC team of the decade – scroll down and click through the pages to view it (4-3-3).
1. Sam Allardyce - Manager
Responsible for one of Sunderland’s great escapes and a flurry of brilliant January signings. What could have been if England hadn’t come calling? We’ll never know. Photo: Ian MacNicol
2. Jordan Pickford - GK
Sunderland apps: 31. Despite playing just one full season for his hometown club, Jordan Pickford cemented himself as a fan’s favourite. Transferred to Everton for £30m in 2017 and has cemented himself as England’s number one. Photo: Alex Livesey
3. Phil Bardsley - RB
Sunderland apps: 174. Goals scored: 7. The defender now plays for Burnley after enjoying a 2014 League Cup final whilst on Wearside. Photo: Michael Regan
4. Marcos Alonso - LB
Sunderland apps: 20. Despite playing only have a season on loan from Fiorentina, the Spaniard made a big impression on Wearside. The left-back now stars for Chelsea. Photo: Chris Brunskill