Roker Park as never seen before has been uncovered in a set of images which have just been published.
John Foster, who used to be the announcer at the football ground, was there when it was finally bulldozed in a poignant year for Sunderland 29 years ago.
He recorded the demolition of the stands, the diggers moving in and the changing face of Roker Park as more of the buildings came down.
Roker Park’s demolition came as SAFC moved to a new home at the Stadium of Light in 1997.
But for many, the old ground still holds fond memories. It witnessed epic Cup runs, an appearance by David Bowie, was bombed in World War II and saw Sunderland become league champions.
Share your own favourite memories of Roker Park after looking through these photos which were kindly shared by John Foster.
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1. Demolition under way
The early days of the demolition programme and the contractors have moved on to the site to begin the work. | ugc
2. A disappearing scene
A view from a distant showing the stands before they were finally knocked down in 1997. | se
3. The last remnants
The shell of the once majestic stadium stands bare as the demolition team prepared to bulldoze. | ugc
4. Retro at Roker Park
Rubble stands where the Roker Park structures once dominated the skyline in Sunderland. | se