His famous quote stating: “I learned my trade at Arsenal, became a footballer at Manchester City, but Sunderland got under my skin. I love Sunderland," has become legendary on Wearside.
A player, chairman, caretaker manager, Quinn has done it all for the Black Cats cementing himself firmly in Wearside folklaw! Simply scroll down and click through the pages to view the brilliant Sunderland Echo archive photos.
13. 2009
Niall Quinn announces Steve Bruce as Sunderland's new manager. Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
14. 2003
More of Niall's Mile. Photo: Picture by Angela Burn
15. Date unknown
Sunderland legends Niall Quinn and Jim Montgomery take part in the Ian Porterfield Challenge at Ramside Hall. Photo: Lewis Arnold
16. 2011
Martin O'Neill being driven away from the Academy of Light by Niall Quinn after he signed a three-year deal to become Sunderland's new manager. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry