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Sunderland AFC’s First League Champions 1891/92

January 23, 2020January 29, 2025 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…

Sunderland AFC And The 1951 Festival Of Britain

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 by Ryehill

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In 1951 towns and cities across Britain still bore the devastating scars of the Second World War which had ended only six years earlier. After more than a decade of rationing, austerity and making-do, gloomy post-war Britain needed a lift. The government’s antidote was ‘The Festival of Britain’, a national…

On Tour With The Lads: Millwall 1979

October 28, 2018December 2, 2023 by Ryehill

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Millwall 0 v 1 Sunderland AFC The Den, Bermondsey, London, 3 March 1979 Having witnessed by firat Sunderland AFC game in October 1971, a 2 v 2 draw with Luton Town, my first away game with The Lads was towards the end of 1976 and a trip to Middlesbrough. Undoubtedly…

Sunderland AFC 0 v 0 Stoke City FC, 4 September 2018, Checkatrade Trophy

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 by Ryehill

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What started out as a fairly mundane game ended up as an enjoyable evening as Sunderland did what they rarely seem to do, win a penalty shootout, this time 4 v 2 following a 0 v 0 draw after 90 minutes against Stoke City's under 21 side, featuring an evergreen…

Sunderland AFC 3 v 0 Scunthorpe United, 19 August 2018

August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 by Ryehill

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We've heard it said before that "Sunderland were lucky to get nil" but the boot was on the other foot today as Sunderland won probably about as comfortably as any side could hope to win a football match. Although no team ever has 100% of the game this was as…

Sunderland AFC; The Team Of All The Talents

August 18, 2018August 18, 2018 by Ryehill

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The Team Of All The Talents - Sunderland AFC 1889 to 1895 League Champions - 1891/92, 1892/93, 1894/95 World Champions - 1894/95 In the long history of Sunderland AFC there is one team that stands head and shoulders above them all; The Team Of All The Talents. It was alleged…

George Holley; Sunderland AFC’s “Shining Star”

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 by Ryehill

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Sunderland AFC players training at Roker Park circa 1913. Charlie Buchan and goalkeeper George Anderson, back row; Harry Ness, Frank Cuggy and George Holley front row. George Holley was born in Seaham Harbour on 25th November, 1885 and according to the 1891 census, George was the youngest of five children…

Sunderland AFC 2 v 1 Charlton Athletic, 4 August 2018

August 4, 2018August 5, 2018 by Ryehill

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Sunderland fans stream away from the Stadium of Light and over the Wearmouth Bridge following the clubs opening day victory against Charlton Athletic Similar to 30 years ago Sunderland kicked off their third division campaign with a one goal margin victory against another London team, this time Charlton Athletic from…

Sunderland AFC As The Vancouver Royal Canadians – Part 3

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 by Ryehill

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The SAFC squad that represented the city of Vancouver. Purchase this item as a unique A3 (42cm x 29.7cm) souvenir. £7.50 plus £4 P & P - 300GSM material. MATCH 1 Golden Gate Gales 6 v 1 Vancouver Royal Canadians Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, Attendance 8,177 - 28 May 1967 Sunderland flew to…

Third Division Days – Sunderland AFC 1987/88

February 9, 2018February 10, 2018 by Ryehill

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For a club like Sunderland, the "3rd division" is a sobering experience. As if to emphasise the point the season kicked off at Griffin Park, Brentford. Sunderland won, thanks to a good Keith Bertschin goal. Sunderland then drew at home with Bristol Rovers, before travelling to Belle Vue, the home…

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