“Thank You For The Days”
“This is what it means to be a Sunderland fan after a weekend like that”, writes Mark Wood.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: Fans of Sunderland celebrate during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park on March 22, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) | Getty Images Just close your eyes and remember… Big Sam’s first home game in 2015. Jermain Defoe’s volley past Tim Krul.
Niall Quinn’s equaliser; Eric Gates’ through ball and Marco Gabbiadini’s finish, Fabio Borini’s perfect penalty and George Holley’s hat trick. A last-minute winner in 2014. Gary Rowell and Kevin Arnott deciding to “just take the piss”.
Harry Shaw and Bert Davis helping to send them on their way to relegation in 1934 — and should we mention they weren’t around when we won the title in 1936? Gus Poyet’s first home game. Kevin Phillips’ shot on the turn to the far corner so we could party like it was 1999.
Kieran Richardson’s rocket and Stan Cummins from six yards in front of the Fulwell End to help us on the way to promotion — thank you kindly. 1-9. Thomas Sorensen’s penalty save from Alan Shearer.