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Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday, 16 August 2018

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 by Ryehill

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On a momentous day where the world said farewell to Aretha Franklin, the ultimate cultural icon, Sunderland AFC said farewell to this years edition of the League Cup, losing 0 v 2 to second division Sheffield Wednesday. For long periods of the game the home side enjoyed possession but…

Sunderland Albion’s First Game, 5 May 1888

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018 by Ryehill

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The announced formation of Sunderland AFC in September 1880 was directly attributed to one man, James Allan. Whilst Allan is rightly revered as the founder of The Black Cats some won’t know that he ultimately left SAFC in acrimonious circumstances and formed a rival club, Sunderland Albion. The events surrounding…

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…

Johnny Cochrane – Part 1

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Ryehill

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Johnny Cochrane (St Mirren & Sunderland AFC) With the impending arrival of Jack Ross as Sunderland AFC's new manager; Ryehill Football looks back at the clubs last managerial acquisition from St Mirren, Johnny Cochrane; who won the league championship, FA Cup and Charity Shield in his spell on Wearside. Here…

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…

Wearside Leaves Gracefully; Manchester City 3 v 2 Sunderland AFC, 11 May 1991

January 27, 2018 by Ryehill

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Manchester City 3 v 2 Sunderland AFC, Saturday 11 May 1991, Maine Road, Football League Division 1 39,194 It could be said that justice has caught up with a Sunderland team promoted last season only because of the disqualifications of another club. But where Sunderland are concerned it is hard…

Rare Old Sunderland AFC Videos

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 by Ryehill

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Ryehill Football has been raiding the archives and has come across some old and rare footage of the team in action from long ago. Sunderland 4 v 1 Leicester Fosse, 1907 A crowd of 21.000 who paid £612 in receipts saw this game at Roker Park on a day…

Sunderland AFC Icons – Tom Watson

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 by Ryehill

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“The ten years Tom spent with Sunderland were, he was never tired of declaring, the happiest in his life” Sunderland AFC Icons - Tom Watson It is arguable as to who was Sunderland AFC’s greatest manager. If such a poll was to be taken, the knowledgeable choice would be…

Aston Villa 1 v 4 Sunderland AFC, Villa Park, 29 August 1955

November 19, 2017November 19, 2017 by Ryehill

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Aston Villa 1 v 4 Sunderland AFC, Villa Park, Birmingham, 29 August 1955 Scorers - Aston Villa - Lockhart (73) ; SAFC - Bingham ?, 52), Purdon (74) and Shackleton (88) Attendance - 26,385 Aston Villa: Jones, Lynn, Alldis, Baxter, Martin, Moss(A), Lockhart, Gibson, Pace, Fallan, McPartland Sunderland: Fraser, Hedley, McDonald, Anderson,…

SAFC League Champions 1901/02

September 10, 2017 by Ryehill

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Sunderland AFC won their 4rth league championship in 1901/02, topping the table with 44 points; three more than second placed Everton. To celebrate the triumph the directors arranged a celebratory dinner on 22 May 1902 at The Grand hotel in the then town. Below is the Dinner menu that was…

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