Here’s 11 facts about Sunderland that Sunderland fans already know.
1. In 1904 Scottish right back Andy McCombie was transferred from Sunderland to Newcastle for a then record £700.
2. Sunderland’s biggest cup win was over 100 years ago, when they thrashed Fairfield 11 – 1
3. In the1999-2000 season, super’ Kevin Phillips wrote himself into the history books when he scored 30 Premier League goals, and swiped the European Golden Shoe from Porto’s Mario Jardel.
4. The highest ever club attendance was 75,118 – vs Derby County (FA Cup 6th round 08/03/1933)
5. In 1973 second division Sunderland overcame the mighty Leeds United in the FA Cup Final in what was one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history.
6. Sunderland’s official nickname is The Black Cats. They have other nicknames, such as The Rokerites, Roker Men, the Light Brigade, the Miners and the Sols
7. In the 1998-1999 season Sunderland got a record amount of points (105), and gained promotion to the Premier League
8. Sunderland’s biggest league win was back in 1908, when they beat Newcastle 9 – 1
9. Sunderland AFC’s crest was unveiled in July 1997, to coincide with the opening of the Stadium of Light. The distinctive crest paid tribute to the club’s loyal supporters by including images from across the region
10. The holder of the record for the most League appearances is Jimmy Montgomery, who made 527 between 1959 and 1977.
11. The highest transfer fee received for a Sunderland player is £18m, from Aston Villa for striker Darren Bent in January 2011
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