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).
5. Younes Kaboul - CB
Sunderland apps: 24. A classy defender, Younes Kaboul excelled under the defensive nous of manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. John O’Shea - CB
Sunderland apps: 256. Goals: 4. Mr Dependable, John O’Shea captained Sunderland at Wembley and to numerous derby wins. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Jordan Henderson - CM
Sunderland apps: 79. Goals: 5. A local lad and stylish player, Jordan Henderson wowed the Stadium of Light crowd when he broke through as a youngster in 2009. Captained Liverpool to the Champions League last season. Photo: Matthew Peters
8. Yann M’Vila - CM
Sunderland apps: 37. Goals: 1. Such a shame Sunderland managed to mess up signing the loan star. A delightful free-kick against Aston Villa showed his true quality. Photo: Gareth Copley