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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5. Once hallowed turf
The scene where many of the footballing greats once graced the pitch, seen here as a demolition site. | se
6. Behind the bars
How the public would have seen the work unfold as Roker Park was demolished. | se
7. Reduced to a shell
The shell of the former Roker Park provides a backdrop to this memory from Sunderland in 1997. | ugc
8. Final reminders
The rooms inside Roker Park are laid bare as the building faced the bulldozer 29 years ago. | ugc