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Retro 1997 SAFC supporters off to Wimbledon May 10 1997 old ref number 40673 Roker fans George Forster, Ann Howe, Judith Hood and Stephen Dodds set off on the road to London.Retro 1997 SAFC supporters off to Wimbledon May 10 1997 old ref number 40673 Roker fans George Forster, Ann Howe, Judith Hood and Stephen Dodds set off on the road to London.
Retro 1997 SAFC supporters off to Wimbledon May 10 1997 old ref number 40673 Roker fans George Forster, Ann Howe, Judith Hood and Stephen Dodds set off on the road to London.

19 iconic retro Sunderland AFC fan photos from the 1990s - spot anyone you know?

We’ve once again delved deep into the Sunderland Echo’s extensive photo archive to bring Black Cats supporters 19 iconic, retro fan pictures from 1997 and 1998.
By James Copley
Published 15th Sep 2019, 16:00 BST
Updated 16th Sep 2019, 07:18 BST

Snaps from Sunderland’s first competitive game at the Stadium of Light against Manchester City, the club’s play-off semi-final victory over Sheffield United and some heartbreaking photos from the Wearsiders trip to Wimbledon all feature.

Let us know if you spot a family member or friend and have any memories to share! Scroll down and click through the pages to see all of the other images.

Fans await news of SAFC's fate. Do you recognise this man?

1. Sunderland v Wimbledon, 1997

Fans await news of SAFC's fate. Do you recognise this man? Photo: SE

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Relegation is confirmed

2. Sunderland v Wimbledon, 1997

Relegation is confirmed Photo: SE

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This young fan was gutted. Do you recognise him?

3. Sunderland v Wimbledon, 1997

This young fan was gutted. Do you recognise him? Photo: SE

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Recognise anybody in this photo?

4. Sunderland v Oxford, 1998

Recognise anybody in this photo? Photo: KB

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