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Sunderland's official nickname is "The Black Cats". The name was made official in a public vote in 2000. [197] Despite the nickname being made official only relatively recently, the black cat has been used as an emblem of the club throughout most of its history.
The Foundation of Light (Previously called the SAFC Foundation) is a Registered Charity in the United Kingdom, and is the independent charitable foundation of professional football club Sunderland A.F.C. It is the biggest football charity in the UK. [1] It was founded on 6 September 2001 by Sunderland chairman Bob Murray.
Sunderland worked in North America under the name Vancouver Royal Canadians, finishing fifth in the league's Western Division. In 1973, as a Second Division side, Sunderland reached the FA Cup Final, where they beat the cup-holders Leeds United. A first half goal by Scotsman Ian Porterfield was the only goal of the game.
The television mini-series The Battlers was the last production produced by the SAFC. As the first state film corporation in Australia, the success of its business model led other state governments to establish similar bodies charged with the promotion of film production and fostering industry development. [4]
Alf Common, the first player to be transferred for £1,000, when he was bought by Middlesbrough from Sunderland in 1905 Sunderland Association Football Club was founded in 1879, and turned professional in 1886. This list contains all players that have played 100 or more first-class matches for the club. However, some players who have played fewer matches are also included. This includes ...
In 2013, Short formed a new company, Kildare Partners, to invest in distressed property assets and non-performing debt. [5] [12] Sunderland AFC.
Name Position Nationality Place of birth Date of birth (Age) Previous club Date signed Fee Contract end Apps Goals Goalkeepers 1: Anthony Patterson: GK: North Shields 10 May 2000 (age 24) Academy: 1 July 2018: Trainee: 30 June 2028: 88: 0 30: Nathan Bishop: GK: Hillingdon 15 October 1999 (age 25) Manchester United: 2 August 2023: Undisclosed
The abbreviation SAFC or S.A.F.C. usually refers to Sunderland A.F.C., an English football (soccer) team competing in the English Football League. It may also refer to: