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:
49. Andy Dawson
Sunderland fan Andy Dawson (left) is a freelance writer and podcaster and has written for The Guardian and The Daily Mirror alongside several books. Dawson is well known for his podcast Atheltico Mince alongside Bob Mortimer. Photo: Any Dawson
50. Gary Bennett MBE
Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBE Photo: WPA Pool
51. The Toy Dolls
Famed for their song "Nellie The Elephant, The Toy Dolls originated in Sunderland. Photo: The Toy Dolls