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SAFC fans cheer on Sunderland Women.

Competition: Chance to win 4 tickets for SAFC Women v NUFC Women derby

An appeal has been lodged over a refused BoyleSports betting shop plan for Sunderland railway station.

New twist in battle to open betting shop at train station

Former Sunderland forward Aiden McGeady.

Exclusive McGeady: Why SAFC should brace themselves for interest in Le Bris

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light against AZ Alkmaar.

Exclusive Bardsley hails 'electric' atmosphere the Sunderland fans create

Colin Backhouse, right, and his friends in Malta who were planning an early rise to fly to the Torreense game - via Madrid and Porto.

Malta's Mackems on their way as more Black Cats fans head for Portugal

Peter Oliver, in the blue shirt at the centre, joins other fans who set off from Gatwick for Portugal today.

Superfan Peter's amazing schedule as he backs Sunderland across Europe

Colin Lynch in the dugout after winning a competition to become a 'Sunderland player'.

Sunderland fan chosen from 10,000 to become an SAFC player

New date for this year's Ashbrooke display

Date change and tickets live for Ashbrooke Fireworks Display

A Horden contingency was ready to back the Lads on tour in Portugal 18 years ago. We would love to hear from you if you were there.

Mackems having a whale of a time in Portugal in 2008

Kevin Walker pictured with Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips.

SAFC fan in Portugal can't wait for Sunderland to take on Torreense

David Reed with his wife, Joan

Tributes to much loved dad and husband who died after reported RTC

Sunderland winger Nilson Angulo.

Exclusive Why Sunderland fans should feel ‘optimistic and excited’

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.

Exclusive Le Bris has been hailed for the ‘spectacular’ job he has done at SAFC

Ally McCoist’s wonderful message to Sunderland fans.

Exclusive Ally McCoist's brilliant Europa League message to Sunderland fans

Mart fires in the bullet header which earned Sunderland a draw away at Derby County on this day in 2003.

The day a Sunderland goalkeeper achieved legend status

Pope Leo XIV with his customised Sunderland AFC shirt.

Pope gifted SAFC shirt and says prayer for team before Europa win
“I’m sure the prayer from the pope helped”
Neil Fatkin

Northumbria Police have warned fans to behave responsibly ahead of first Europa League game.

Northumbria Police issue this warning ahead of opening Europa game

Bobby Kerr, who was Sunderland AFC captain when the club last played in Europe.

I didn't think I'd see this - Fans and legends on Europa opening game

Paul Barron who looked back on the day he met Sporting Lisbon's players in Peterlee in 1973.

The day Sunderland's European opponents were swarmed by 100s of kids

Jimmy Montgomery pulls off his miracle double save in the 1973 FA Cup Final.

A Europa message for the fans from SAFC legend Jimmy Montgomery

These fans were on their way to Wembley for the FA Cup Final but they could have called in to Finlay's for gifts and more.

11 Sunderland businesses from when SAFC were last in Europe

Hans de Roon moved from Rotterdam to Roker to be nearer his beloved club.

Super Black Cats fan Hans swapped Holland for Sunderland

An almost new Hillman Hunter would have cost you £895 with a £145 deposit from Bridge Street Motors in 1973.
These days, you could pay £35,000 for a one year old similar saloon.
(Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

How Sunderland prices have changed from SAFC's last European season

(Left to right) Mike Papadimitriou, Lee Rorison and James Mullins, after signing the deal.

SAFC deal with data firm to enhance performance on and off the pitch

Father Marc Lyden-Smith with his new book, Faith and Football.

SAFC club chaplain on his fascinating new book Faith and Football

Joanne Youngson (far right) and members of the SAFC Heaven Branch at the new memorial garden.

Heaven Branch and SAFC create memorial garden for fans and families

Gianmarco and Matteo Fermi at the Stadium of Light.

The SAFC fans from Italy who can't wait to see Mackems in Milan
‘Everything's great!! What do we think?? We are thrilled !!!’
Chris Cordner

Leo Pearlman and Vic Halom with Vic's 1973 FA Cup winning medal.

Leo Pearlman "devastated" after Vic Halom's cup winners medal stolen

Sunderland AFC qualified for the Europa League after beating Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.

SAFC fans travelling to Europe face flight price hikes of 13 times

TV star and former footballer Jill Scott hi fives fans as she passes the Board Inn.
The photo was taken in June this year when Jill completed an epic 388-mile run and cycle from Wembley Stadium to Sunderland's Stadium of Light for Sport Relief.

Board Inn through the years as we re-live memories from 1973 onwards

There will be back to back gigs in Keel Square for the next two weekends

Road closures as Keel Square hosts two weekends of live music gigs

Plans for a BoyleSports betting shop at Sunderland Railway Station have been rejected. Credit LDRS

Bid to open bookies in railway station is rejected

Ready for a new season of following the Black Cats. Tell us if we got you on camera.

Spot a fan you know in these SAFC pre-season game photos from 2021

SAFC captain Granit Xhaka in the new home strip.

Here's how you could get your hands on a new SAFC shirt signed by team

The story of a Sunderland hero and the locals who made sure he was honoured forever.

When Sunderland showed its love for Bob Stokoe with a statue

Members of the Fans Hub team taking part in a match at the Stadium of Light. (Inset) FA Cup winning captain Bobby Kerr will be taking part in the trip.

Bobby Kerr and Fans Museum look to launch Inclusion Cup with twin city

All of this was in the Sunderland news in 10 years ago this week.

All this happened in this week in Sunderland in 2016

Representatives from the EFL, Northern Cancer Alliance, and club foundations at the launch of the initiative.

Foundation of Light joins initiative to support people battling cancer

The golf fundraising day raised £5,000 for SAFC Supporters Heaven Branch.

SAFC legends golf day enables Heaven Branch to find first home

Luke O'Nien will this week receive an Honorary Doctorate of Sport by the University of Sunderland.

Luke O'Nien to join thousands of students receiving their degrees

Paul 'The Mackem' Holborn on one of his previous challenges

Paul 'The Mackem' to fly SAFC flag atop Matterhorn of the Himalayas

Sunderland fans at Port Vale on the day SAFC sealed a return to the Second Division in 1988.

Share your memories of one of the most dramatic eras in SAFC history

Former SAFC players Gary Bennett and Mick Harford alongside Fans Museum founder Michael Ganley at the start of last year’s walk.

"Get checked out" says Gary Bennett ahead of Prostate Cancer Walk

Inside Sunderland's new club shop

Inside new SAFC store as club shop returns to The Bridges Sunderland

Jill Scott at the start of her challenge.

People urged to line the streets as SAFC and city welcomes Jill Scott

Check out these iconic gigs at the Stadium of Light over the last 20 years.

Stadium of Delight- check out these pics of the gigs which rocked city

Paul Boyd (inset) is auctioning an SAFC shirt signed by Gordon Banks, Jimmy Montgomery and Craig Gordon.

Fan, 70, raffles unique SAFC shirt and runs half marathon for charity

Talk Proper - the new magazine which is on the way for Sunderland fans planning for Europe.

Speak Mackem in different languages as SAFC fans prepare for Europe

Gemma Lowery, pictured behind the Bradley Lowery Way sign, when the street was pictured in September 2021.

Happy birthday Bradley: Our tribute to hero Brad on his 15th birthday

Granit Xhaka in action for Sunderland against Manchester United.

Why Sunderland's draw with Man Utd left me encouraged for the future

Dan Ballard with his PFA Community Champion Award

Dan Ballard wins Community Champion Award for his work with Foundation

Dozens of objections have been lodged over plans for a betting shop at Sunderland railway station.

Dozens of objections over plans for betting shop at train station

Thompson Park Community Centre committee was looking for early memories from the public last year ahead of its 70th birthday.

70 years since community hub began at former SAFC ground

Hebburn Town are crowned Northern Premier League Premier Division champions (photo Shields Gazette)

Hebburn Town loan 'an experience to remember' for young SAFC striker

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