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The Sunderland-born Liverpool captain is a big Black Cats fan having risen through the club's academy. The England international was spotted in the crowd amongst Sunderland supporters as the Wearsiders lost the Capital One Cup final to Manchester City back in 2014.The Sunderland-born Liverpool captain is a big Black Cats fan having risen through the club's academy. The England international was spotted in the crowd amongst Sunderland supporters as the Wearsiders lost the Capital One Cup final to Manchester City back in 2014.
The Sunderland-born Liverpool captain is a big Black Cats fan having risen through the club's academy. The England international was spotted in the crowd amongst Sunderland supporters as the Wearsiders lost the Capital One Cup final to Manchester City back in 2014.

The 34 surprising famous faces who support Sunderland AFC - including TV, music and film stars: photo gallery

There are a whole host of famous faces who count Sunderland AFC as their football team.
By James Copley
Published 19th May 2023, 19:00 GMT

From sports stars to TV personalities and musicians to local heroes, the Black Cats have a number of famous fans – including some surprising and international names. Over the years, we have seen many celebrities come out and publicly announce their support of the Wearside club. Here, we take a look at the famous faces who support Sunderland:

Although Clougie was born a Middlesbrough supporter, there's no doubt that Old Big 'Ed had a massive soft spot for Sunderland after playing at Roker Park in the 1950s. Indeed, in 1961, he said: “The happiest time I ever spent in a football club, including when I was manager of league champions was when I played for Sunderland...”

33. Brian Clough

Although Clougie was born a Middlesbrough supporter, there's no doubt that Old Big 'Ed had a massive soft spot for Sunderland after playing at Roker Park in the 1950s. Indeed, in 1961, he said: “The happiest time I ever spent in a football club, including when I was manager of league champions was when I played for Sunderland...” Photo: Graham Wood

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Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBE

34. Gary Bennett MBE

Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBE Photo: WPA Pool

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