FOLLOW the story of Sunderland Athletic Football Club from 1904 onwards, told through original newspaper reports. Relive historic moments — from winning the First Division Title for a 6th time in 1936, to the 1973 FA Cup Final victory, and the opening of the Stadium of Light in 1997. Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your book with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. A piece of Black Cats history to gift, share, and relive.
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I AM standing at Wembley, clutching the rail in front of me like it’s the only thing keeping me upright. Red and white are everywhere. We’re in the lead. Sunderland, Second Division, 1 – 0 up against Leeds United. Minutes to go … It doesn’t feel real. Then the final whistle blows! It’s bedlam — people fall into each other, scarves fly, my voice lost in the roar of the crowd. Sunderland has won the 1973 FA Cup!
This book tells the story of Sunderland Athletic Football Club through authentic newspaper reports, beginning in 1904. Relive historic moments — from winning the First Division Title for a 6th time in 1936, to the 1973 FA Cup Final victory, and the opening of the Stadium of Light in 1997. Follow the team’s journey decade by decade, told through the words of journalists who witnessed it.
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your book with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. Whether for a Black Cats fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of sports history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)
Pages: 140
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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