A decade in the archive

The 2010s — Yo-yo years across the region

Sunderland's great escapes, Boro back in the Prem, Newcastle relegated twice — and Durham lift the pennant.

2010

Straight back up (Newcastle)

Championship title at the first attempt under Chris Hughton.

2013

Durham champions

Durham CCC win the County Championship — their third title in five years, cementing them as a modern county power.

2014

Poyet's Wembley (Sunderland)

Sunderland reach the League Cup final under Gus Poyet, beaten 3-1 by Manchester City after Borini's early opener.

2016

Boro back

Middlesbrough promoted to the Premier League on the final day. Aitor Karanka's team edge Brighton on goal difference.

2016

Down, then Rafa (Newcastle)

Relegation, then Rafa Benítez stays to rebuild. Championship title in 2017.

2018

Sunderland's fall

Back-to-back relegations drop Sunderland into League One — a Netflix documentary catches every low.

From the archive

2010s items in the collection