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:
29. Sam Greenwood
The Sunderland-born Leeds United striker is a boyhood Black Cats fan and was in the crowd at Wembley for the club's 2014 Capital One Cup final against Manchester City Photo: Gareth Copley
30. Tom White
The Sky Sports presenter is a big Sunderland fan and often attends away games. Photo: YouTube
31. Dan Neil
The Sunderland midfielder used to attend games at the Stadium of Light before becoming a player. Photo: Stu Forster
32. Chris Rushworth
Cricketer Chris Rushworth has often been seen at Sunderland games over the years. Photo: Stu Forster