A seasoned goal-scorer and a huge name, Defoe was someone Wearside had been crying out for since the days of Quinn and Super Kev, and he left none of us disappointed after he arrived. Post WWII Sunderland struggled in the league before finishing third in 49-50 but eventually Sunderland were relegated for the first time in 1958. England Players from Sunderland - 29 Players (101 Caps) Jermain Defoe (2017), 2 Caps. The top voted players of each position will now go forward into our interactive team selector tool where you will then be able to pick your XI as it would look on the pitch. Thomas Sorensen – Premier League Appearances: 364 | Clean Sheets: 107. Yes, Bally was blood and thunder in the tackle but he could distribute the ball well, he was good in the air and, when you look at his back catalogue of goals, he was capable of scoring regular screamers. ‘Super’ is perhaps the only word to describe him. He’s now a worldwide name and Champions League winning captain, which is evidence that maybe, just maybe, he was pretty bloody good. Bally had long been lauded for being hard as f**k but, in truth, he was so much more than that. Baxter is widely regarded as one of Scotland's greatest-ever players. Danny Welbeck (2011), 1 Cap. The Scottish winger, who had a telepathic relationship with Mickey Gray down the left, was the architect of many Phillips/Quinn goals in the glory years of 1997-1999, but was simultaneously capable of bagging goals himself, reaching double figures in both of his full seasons at Sunderland. We loved Yann, so very much - and he loved us. I’m going , not really classed as a proper ex player I guess with only playing a few minutes but will be my 5th time to watch us . However, when it really comes down to the nitty-gritty, Super Kev wins it. As Roger Hutchinson points out in Into the Light (1999) "Allan uncovered a group of … The full list of 25 former or current Sunderland players who go on to our interactive team selector tool are: Goalkeepers: Jimmy Montgomery; Thomas Sorensen; Chris Turner, Centre-backs: Charlie Hurley; Dave Watson; Gary Bennett; Colin Todd, Right midfielders: Bobby Kerr; Stan Anderson, Centre midfielders: Paul Bracewell; Kevin Ball; Lee Cattermole; Ian Porterfield; Claudio Reyna, Left midfielders: Len Shackleton; Dennis Tueart, Strikers: Kevin Phillips; Brian Clough; Niall Quinn; Gary Rowell; Jermain Defoe. If someone had told us that the little Frenchman had super glue on his right boot then we’d have believed them, such was his ability to carry the ball ridiculous distances without losing any level of control. ChronicleLive has been running a series over the last fortnight with the aim being to find Sunderland’s greatest ever team. Swindon in the play offs , Liverpool 1992 , Charlton play offs , Man City league cup and then this one. Who do you reckon will make Lee Johnson’s starting eleven as Sunderland look to get an advantage in the first leg against Lincoln? Here are the 13 best Sunderland players of the past quarter century. If you look in the dictionary, under the word “quality” you will find the words Stefan Schwarz. Lovingly known as ‘the King’, Hurley is many Sunderland supporters’ idea of the club’s best-ever player. From 1926, when he started boxing, until 16 years later, he had over 200 fights. I still hold constant, raging anger at the way he left the club - but alas, he was pretty damn good. He also smoked forty cigarettes a day, apparently. It wasn’t the best performance from Sunderland, but the players who featured stepped up to the mark. Jack Colback's impending transfer to Newcastle from Sunderland will make him the first player since Lee Clark in 1997 to directly cross the Tyne-Wear divide. Starting XI: Is this the Sunderland side that will take on Lincoln City this evening? Meanwhile, two current players have also made the shortlist. The Gateshead-born midfielder’s time on Wearside was far too short for our liking, but his sole season at Sunderland was mightily impressive. Oh... and he’s Sunderland through and through. Sir … Sunderland boss Terry Butcher swings the axe. Not many players have the accolade of being compared to a hybrid of Lionel Messi and Pele and, whilst it was obviously a little tongue in cheek, it was obvious to see why we held Sess in such high regard. Hendo had his detractors whilst on Wearside, with a minority of fans feeling he was vastly overrated, but the truth is Jordan showed immense potential in the two seasons he spent in Sunderland’s first team and was always destined for greatness. Roker Roundup: Report credits Sunderland with interest in Peterborough’s Jonson Clarke-Harris. We discussed their end to the League One season, Michael Appleton, as well as their players returning from injury. The polar opposite of Darren Bent was SAFC legend Jermain Defoe. A Newcastle-born player who went down in Sunderland legend, Tueart was part of the 1973 FA Cup-winning side. Play-Off success would be just the tonic for Sunderland. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His performance at Arsenal in our penultimate game of that term is perhaps one of the most complete goalkeeping performances seen by Sunderland fans - he’s a shining example of what our Academy can produce. Decked in the same colours and yearning for the same goal, not one of them would predict the drama that would … When you look at Jimmy Montgomery, his career in football, Sunderland AFC and the North East community as a whole. Luke O’Nien is very quickly becoming one of Sunderland’s most important players in their promotion run-in. In 2007 the Black Cats paid a record £9million fee for a goalkeeper from a British club but his 95 club appearances were not enough to get him onto the final list. He had developed an interest in football while at Glasgow University but discovered that rugby was the predominant winter team sport in the North-East. Fraizer Campbell (2012), 1 Cap. 38-year-old Sunderland player Bryan 'Pop' Robson in action during Division One match against Leicester City at Filbert Street on May 12, 1984. Naturally talented, when Sessegnon was running at defenders full pelt it was a joy to watch, and he’s in a very small bracket of players to turn out for the Lads in the last quarter century that genuinely got fans off their feet. With a nickname like Magic, it’s no surprise his footwork and ability delighted the Sunderland crowd in the late 90s. Bent and Sunderland was a match made in Heaven. If he had shown more consistency, he would have played for one of the big four. The city of Sunderland is full of talented musicians who have done a great deal of service to the British Music Industry. Griselda Allan (1905–1987), Sunderland artist Marion Angus (1865–1946), Scottish poet writing in Scots, born in Sunderland Bernard Comrie (1947–), linguist, born in Sunderland Edward Gregson, composer, born in Sunderland Jools Jameson (1968–), game developer, born in Sunderland Sheila Quigley, novelist, born in the City of Sunderland There’s so many reasons to love big Quinny, but since this is based on his playing days alone, let’s just talk about Niall on the pitch. It’s play-off time again and here’s what our predictors think we’ll get on in the first leg at Lincoln City! Premier League. For seven successive seasons, Bobby was the top scorer at Roker Park. The Daily Record have named Sunderland as one of the teams that have an interest in signing Peterborough’s top scorer, Jonson Clarke-Harris; and Bailey Wright has commented on how it’s crap playing without the fans at games. Niall Quinn. The manner of his departure is perhaps tinged with regret by both player and club, but he is still without doubt one of the most exciting players to pull on the red and white shirt. Jordan Henderson (2010), 1 Cap. 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Famous people from Sunderland, England including Charlotte Crosby, Mackenzie Sol, Adam Johnson, Emeli Sande, Jordan Henderson and many more. Fan Focus: Lincoln fan Gary is backing his side to beat Sunderland 2-1 at Sincil Bank! Score Predictions: Are we backing Sunderland to get off to a good start in the play-offs? Full squad information for Sunderland, including formation summary and lineups from recent games, player profiles and team news. 48. Darren Bent (2009-2010), … The Swedish legend moved to Wearside with a great reputation and never once did he leave us with any doubt as to why. And in what order? What do you the final score will be on Wednesday night? He played during some of Sunderland’s greatest seasons from 1925 to 1939. He may have played at Roker Park, but Bingham also worked as an apprentice at the city's shipyards. Greatest Sunderland Players Ever. After avoiding relegation by the skin of our teeth, Terry Butcher wasted no time in making changes at Roker Park. The decision to spend £13 million on the now sacked Didier Ndong instead still renders us speechless. The red-and-white army were given their opportunity to vote for their favourite players through polls on our website, separated by position. If Sunderland asked Kevin Ball to run through a brick wall then the former captain would launch into it head first - and come out the winner. Joining us as an alleged “beanpole” or “has-been”, Sir Niall turned into a legend at Sunderland, striking up a little and large partnership with Kevin Phillips. The fact he played the majority of his first season completely out of position on the wing and is still so high on this list tells you everything you need to know about Schwarz. ! Sunderland has produced a number of well-known reality tv personalities, pop singers, football players, pop musicians, surgeons and several other personalities from other spheres. Match Preview: Everything you need to know ahead of Sunderland’s trip to Lincoln City! 6/10. Mr Sunderland is the epitome of what every SAFC fan expects from their players when they cross that white line - Ball just offered much for the Lads. Visit regularly at CelebrityBorn.Com to satisfy your inquisitiveness about the celebrities/famous people born in Sunderland, Tyne and wear and get updated list.