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OTD (19/9/73): When Sunderland First Took Europe by Storm 53 Years Ago

OTD (19/9/73): When Sunderland First Took Europe by Storm 53 Years Ago

As Sunderland return to Europe after 53 years, we look back at the night Bob Stokoe’s FA Cup winners launched the club’s first European adventure.

Wednesday saw Sunderland return to European competition after a wait of fifty-three years. What a glorious evening that was for everyone involved, and I wonder what players and supporters would have… [+3087 chars]
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