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I'm here for almost every home game and have been for the last 25 years (including our previous stadium).
This shot is from the match against local deadly rivals Newcastle in 2000. After being 2-0 down we came back to draw 2-2 and salvage local pride, for that year at least.
I'm in the picture there somewhere ;-)
Updated Nov 30, 2002
Called "The Stadium Of Light", with aplogies to any Portugese readers, the stadium's name is meant to reflect this mining heritage. On the approach road is a giant sized "Davey Lamp" and an eternal flame burns on the gates in memory of the colliery.
Apart from that, the ground is a fantastic place to watch football, even if the team often fails to live up to it's promise.
Written Nov 30, 2002
Address: Stadium Of Light
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Home to Sunderland AFC, based at the 48,300 Stadium of Light to the north of the River Wear. Six times League champions and twice FA Cup winners (1937 and 1973).
To reach the ground from the city centre, either get on the metro at Sunderland Central or Sunderland Interchange and go to St. Peter's. From Newcastle, alight at Stadium of Light. The stadium is visible to the west / southwest.
Silksworth Sports Complex has a reasonable set of sports facilities, including athletic track, dry ski slope and al weather sports pitches. Not accesible from the metro, get a bus to Silksworth to reach. Crowtree Leisure Centre in the city centre has squash and babminton courts, an ice rink and a leisure pool. There is a proper swimmning pool for people who don't want to mess about on Newcastle Road, nearest metro station Stadium of Light and walk north for 250 metres.
Written Sep 5, 2002
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