Art – Ryehill Football

Sunderland AFC 1913 European Tour

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Ryehill

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The 1912/13 campaign was a successful one that saw Sunderland AFC become league champions for the 5th time, reach the FA Cup Final at The Crystal Palace, where they were narrowly defeated by Aston Villa in front of a worlds record crowd, and at the end of it all the…

Roker Park – The Ground That Lives Forever

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 by Ryehill

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3 May 2020 marks the anniversary of the last league game at Roker Park, played on 3 May 1997. Although this was the last league game, v Everton; a Northern Intermediate game was played at the ground between Sunderland and Middlesbrough 4 days later. Of course The Farewell To Roker…

Sunderland AFC’s First League Champions 1891/92

January 23, 2020February 7, 2020 by Ryehill

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Sunderland AFC's First League Champions 1891/92 “William, tell me what my boys were like today?” “Well”, I said to him, “what is the moon like on a bright and clear night?” “Oh, it’s a beautiful sight”. “Then”, I said to him, “the Sunderland team today was just like a full…

The Art Of Sunderland AFC aka Sunderland Til I Die

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Ryehill

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In the run up to Sunderland AFC's Netflix debut; Sunderland Til I Die, due for airing on 14 December 2018, Ryehill Football thought that we'd take a look at another sample of The Art Of Sunderland AFC. Those who frequent the site may recall that we had a first instalment of…

Art Print Celebrates Sunderland AFC’s 1894/95 World Championship Win!

May 13, 2017May 13, 2017 by Ryehill

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To co-incide with the publication of a new book on The Black Cats entitled; "World Champions; Sunderland AFC 1894/95", Ryehill Football are releasing a limited edition art print to celebrate the year that Sunderland AFC were crowned World Champions by defeating Heart of Midlothian 5 v 3 at Tynecastle, Edinburgh.…

Art Print Celebrates The Club’s Very First Game

March 23, 2017April 16, 2017 by Ryehill

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Ryehill Football has teamed up with Marvel Comics graphic artist Russ Leach to celebrate Sunderland AFC's very first match against Ferryhill in 1880. Sunderland AFC v Ferryhill FC The resulting Art Print shows the clubs founder James Allan charging towards the Ferryhill FC goal wearing the clubs original all blue strip. This is…

Thomas Marie Madawaska Hemy And The Hemy Painting

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 by Ryehill

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The Hemy Painting Introduction Anyone walking into the main foyer of the Stadium of Light can’t help notice the stunning painting, behind its protective glass casing, of the fixture between Sunderland and Aston Villa played at our then home ground of Newcastle Road. That this English first division match, played…

Sunderland AFC 1911/12

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 by Ryehill

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With a virtual identical home record to the previous season it was disappointing to finish in 8th place. This was on the back of a pretty poor away campaign, where we lost no fewer than 10 times. But patience with the new players would give its rewards next season. By…

Torino; The Club That Wouldn’t Die

December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 by Ryehill

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Ryehill Football takes a look at one of Italy’s most famous football teams and reflects on their trials and tribulations. Poignant given the events of the last few days and the tragedy that befell the Brazilian club Chapecoense. Through adversity comes strength. Torino; The Club That Wouldn’t Die In…

The Sunderland Story – Told In Pictures

August 28, 2016August 28, 2016 by Ryehill

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Almost 30 years ago now David Thornton from Leeds produced a fantastic small handbook entitled "The Sunderland Story Told In Pictures". David enlisted the help of the legendary SAFC fan Billy Simmons (RIP) and together they recounted the tale of the club since its formation. It is now almost impossible…

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