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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9. Familiar scene
A familiar scene but this time with rubble all around as the final days of Roker Park are remembered. | ugc
10. Lots of memories
Floodlights and part of the stands were still in place when John took this view of Roker Park. | ugc
11. Echoes of the past
The site clearance was gathering pace when this view of Roker Park was photographed in 1997. | ugc