Should 15-year-old Chris Rigg feature in the FA Cup, he will become one of Sunderland's youngest-ever players. We look at the current top five READ MORE
Sunderland’s Top Five Youngest First Team Players
Tag: Sunderland History
Top Five Sunderland Players to Represent the Club at a World Cup
With the current tournament in full swing, we take a look back at the top five Sunderland players to represent the club at a World Cup. READ MORE
Five of the Best Goals From Jermain Defoe’s Career
Following his recent retirement, Jermain Defoe's career brought over 300 goals. Here is a look back at just five of his best strikes. READ MORE
On This Day: Lawrie McMenemy Leaves Sunderland Under Cover of Darkness
On this day in 1987, Lawrie McMenemy, following a disastrous spell as manager, walked out of the club as it was hitting an all time low. READ MORE
Ivor Broadis: The Manager Who Transferred Himself to Sunderland
In 1949, Carlisle United's and the Football League's youngest player-manager Ivor Broadis made history by transferring himself to another club. READ MORE
Tom Watson: Sunderland’s Most Successful Manager
This week marks the anniversary of the appointment of Sunderland's greatest manager, Tom Watson. Here is a look back at his achievments on Wearside. READ MORE
Charlie Buchan: Sunderland Legend, Arsenal Star, War Hero
Charlie Buchan was one of the best footballers of his era. He played for Sunderland, Arsenal and England but was also a World War One hero. READ MORE
On This Day: The Last Ever Game at Roker Park – Sunderland v Liverpool
On the evening of May 12th 1997, Roker Park closed its doors for the final time. It had been Sunderland's home for 99 years. READ MORE
On This Day: 1973 FA Cup Final – Sunderland v Leeds United
On this day, May 5th 1973, Second Division Sunderland produced a footballing masterclass to defeat the then mighty Leeds United in the FA Cup Final. READ MORE
Never to Be Forgotten Football Grounds: Sunderland’s Roker Park
Welcome to Last Word on Football's Never to be forgotten football grounds series. Today we look at Sunderland's Roker Park which stood for 99 years. READ MORE
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Barry Dixon, LWOF Site Manager
Barry has been writing for LWOS since March 2015. He covers Sunderland as well as football in general. A passionate supporter of his hometown club, he went to his first game in 1987.