There were six victories over North East rivals Newcastle United, a trip to Wembley and multiple great escapes as Sunderland AFC retained their Premier League status against all the odds.
And who could forget the Black Cats’ last-minute New Years Day winner over oil-rich Manchester City at the Stadium of Light?
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1. 2012
Sunderland fans cheer during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on October 21, 2012 in Sunderland, England. Photo: Michael Regan
2. 2012
Goalscorer Ji Dong-Won celebrates his goal as the Sunderland fans get excited during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on January 1, 2012. Photo: Stu Forster
3. 2012
Sunderland supporters applaud their team after the FA Cup Sixth Round match sponsored by Budweiser between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park on March 17, 2012 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Alex Livesey
4. 2013
Sunderland fans celebrate a goal during the Barclays Asia Trophy semi final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at Hong Kong Stadium on July 24, 2013 in So Kon Po, Hong Kong. Photo: Chris McGrath