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Sunderland on the attack against West Ham in May 1980. | se

When Roker Park erupted as promotion was secured against West Ham in 1980

The end of an era on a historic day at Roker Park

A massive crowd of 47,000 fans watched on a famous night on Wearside in May 1980.

It was the day when Sunderland secured promotion with a 2-0 win against West Ham, the team which had won the FA Cup days earlier.

Kevin Arnott and Stan Cummins came up with the goals to guarantee the victory and a return to the top flight of English football.

Tell us if you were there on that famous day and what you remember of the occasion, as well as the rest of that nailbiting season.

Or maybe there is another SAFC season you want us to reminisce on. Perhaps there is anther aspect of Wearside nostalgia you would prefer to look at such as an event in history, a favourite shop, pub, nightclub, school or workplace.

Tell us all about it by emailing [email protected]

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