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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…

Harry Martin, Sunderland AFC 1912 to 1922

August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 by Ryehill

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Harry Martin was born in Selston, Nottinghamshire on 5 December 1891 and started his footballing career with the local Sutton Junction club in 1909. He joined Sunderland in January 1912 making his debut in a 1 v 2 defeat at Anfield, where he scored after 15 minutes to give Sunderland…

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…

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…

Buy: Sunderland AFC’s Finest Matches 1879 to 1939

March 17, 2018 by Ryehill

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Sunderland AFC’s Finest Matches 1879 to 1939 ISBN 978 0 9556199 0 8 Sunderland AFC’s Finest Matches takes a nostalgic look back into the literary archives and discovers the players, matches, fixtures and reports of the football clubs pre war era. This 17 year research project results in a fascinating…

Buy: Sunderland AFC’s Finest Matches 1940 to 1973

February 19, 2018June 7, 2023 by Ryehill

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Sunderland AFC’s Finest Matches 1940 to 1973 By Paul Days In the eagerly anticipated sequel to Finest Matches 1879 to 1939, the latest instalment takes in the clubs activities from the War Years through to FA Cup triumph in 1973. Just £7.50 plus £3.50 postage and packing. 1940’s Read perhaps…

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…

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…

Here We Go Again!

November 2, 2017November 19, 2017 by Ryehill

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Systemic trophy winning at Sunderland AFC; as it was and can be again! Its been a long, hard road for Sunderland AFC and its fans. Born of the Victorian era, the club’s creator James Allan could never have imagined the trials, tribulations and successes that would turn the men from…

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