'I got the chance to live the dream' - fan stories
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This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos for why you fell in love with Sunderland.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
Colin: In 2001, I got the chance to live the dream and sign for my beloved club, winning a competition they ran called 'one of the lads' to help launch the new Sunderland website. My nickname was Magic Cosha.
I was unveiled on Sky Sports with Peter Reid by my side, went on Soccer AM, got to socialise and train with the players. My squad number was 73. It was an incredible year.
Dan and Mandy: Myself and my mother-in-law have been lifelong Sunderland fans. Since her husband passed away, we managed to get season tickets where they used to sit years ago in the North Stand.
The past eight years have been a bumpy road from minus four degrees on a cold Tuesday night to get beaten by Oxford, to the dizzy heights of Wembley cup success and promotion. We're in it 'til the end!
Joshua: Our final season in the Premier League, my mother took me to games and the team was awful to watch. One time, I fell asleep in the stadium. After another relegation, I almost lost interest in football until Kyril took over the club. Afterwards, I saw us promoted to the Championship and I knew the Black Cats would roar again in the Premier League.
After the greatest play-off campaign of all time, I am looking forward to the relegation fight in the top flight and believe the team is good enough after a great summer transfer window. I won't fall asleep this season!
