For the people of Sunderland and its supporters, SAFC isn’t just any football club; it is a way of life.
It’s a ritual, a community, and Sunderland plays a huge part in the lives of the people who follow it week in, week out.
These are the greatest of times to be a Sunderland supporter. A fully deserved seventh-place finish in the Premier League earned the Lads a first trip to Europe since 1973. Doing the double over Newcastle. Beating Chelsea home and away. Europa League football. A team with spirit, togetherness and quality in abundance. Four years ago, we were in League One.
The Sunderland Stories is committed to providing Sunderland fans with fair, accurate and intelligent coverage of the club we all care so deeply about.
We want to tell the stories that matter, but to look beyond the headlines and provide insight, analysis and reporting that gets to the heart of Sunderland, on and off the pitch.
The Sunderland Stories is another addition to the brilliant Sunderland family, but we want it to be something different. We want it to be something that belongs as much to this brilliant fanbase as it does to those producing it.
This is a project built with the support of Sunderland fans, and it will only succeed with your support. Membership will allow us to dedicate the time, resources and experience needed to make The Sunderland Stories the best it can possibly be.
The direction of the site will be shaped by the people who read it – the Sunderland community. Your feedback, ideas and opinions will help determine what we cover and where The Sunderland Stories goes next.
It is a huge challenge, but it is one where we believe we can offer something genuinely valuable to Sunderland supporters. With the support of Counterpress Media, combined with years of experience in the industry and a genuine passion for football and, of course, Sunderland AFC, we want to bring a fresh perspective to the coverage of our club.
For less than the price of a pint at the match each month, you can help support independent Sunderland coverage and become part of The Sunderland Stories from the very beginning.
Thank you for supporting The Sunderland Stories and, most importantly, for giving us the opportunity to deliver this coverage to the Sunderland community.