Charlie Hurley
Centre-half / Captain
1957–1969
'The King'. Voted Player of the Century in 1979. Irish colossus who defined the Roker Park generation.
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Sunderland AFC
Roker Park & the Stadium of Light — 1879 to today
From the banks of the Wear to the bright lights of today, Sunderland A.F.C. have a story woven into the fabric of the North East. Explore our archive of memories, matchdays and milestones from Roker Park to the Stadium of Light and beyond. Haway the Lads!
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84seasons
12eras documented
Featured Sunderland memorabilia
Sunderland eras
1936 & 1937 Glory
First Division champions in 1935/36 and FA Cup winners at Wembley in 1937 — Raich Carter's finest hours.
1973 FA Cup Miracle
The greatest day in our history. Sunderland's famous Wembley win against Leeds United.
Roker Roar Years
Passion, packed terraces and unforgettable afternoons at Roker Park.
Peter Reid's Black Cats
Back-to-back First Division titles (1995/96 and 1998/99) and two seventh-place Premier League finishes with Quinn and Phillips up top.
Stadium of Light Era
A new home from 1997, new chapter and memories that continue to grow.
The Wembley Return
2024/25 Championship play-off winners — back in the Premier League after eight long years.
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Sunderland heroes
Bob Stokoe
Manager
1972–1976
The trilby, the sprint across the Wembley turf, the 1973 FA Cup Final upset of Leeds. Immortal.
Jim Montgomery
Goalkeeper
1961–1977
537 appearances and the greatest FA Cup Final save ever made — that double stop from Cherry and Lorimer at Wembley '73.
Kevin Phillips
Striker
1997–2003
European Golden Boot 1999/2000 with 30 Premier League goals. The little man with Quinn who fired Sunderland into Europe.
Niall Quinn
Striker
1996–2002
Big Irishman with a good touch and a bigger heart. Chairman as well as centre-forward — a Wearside institution.
Peter Reid
Manager
1995–2002
Two First Division titles, back-to-back seventh-place Premier League finishes and the move to the Stadium of Light.
Raich Carter
Inside-forward
1932–1946
Sunderland-born captain of the 1936 First Division champions and 1937 FA Cup winners. One of English football's greatest inside-forwards.
Len Shackleton
Inside-forward
1948–1957
'The Clown Prince of Soccer'. Six goals on his Sunderland debut and a lifetime of exquisite skill and mischief.
Kevin Ball
Midfielder / Captain
1990–1999
'Bally'. All heart, all commitment. Captain of the '96 and '99 title-winning sides — the definition of a Sunderland player.
Julio Arca
Left-back / Midfielder
2000–2006
Argentine cult hero who took to Wearside like a native. Left foot of pure quality and an honorary Mackem.
Sunderland by decade
1930s
League title and FA Cup — the Carter era.
1950s
Roker Park heroes and post-war football.
1960s
Second Division years and the 1964 promotion.
1970s
FA Cup glory and Roker Park roars.
1980s
New era, new challenges and loyal support.
1990s
Reid's promotions and the move to the Stadium of Light.
2000s
Premier League seventh places and Keane's title-winning Championship side.
2010s
Premier League survival fights and back-to-back relegations.
2020s
League One escape and a return to the top flight.
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