Sunderland AFC Looking to Consolidate Its Position in The English Premier League
The Sunderland Association Football Club has been playing in the premier league for a long time and has an impressive record of 6 title wins. But in recent times they have failed to perform consistently at the top league of the country. Their last title in the premier league came way back in 1936. The club, now 136 years old, needs some good fortunes if it has to perform the way it did in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Read more to find out more facts about Sunderland A. F. C. and their rich legacy in English football.
Sunderland A. F. C. has been around in the English football circle since a very long time. The club was founded in 1879 by James Allan who was a school master then and the club was named ‘Sunderland and District Teachers Association Football Club’ when founded. The 136 year old team nicknamed ‘the black cats’ have been carrying the Sunderland name with great pride an honor.
Sunderland in the Premier League:
Sunderland A. F. C. is currently playing in the Barclay’s English Premier League which is not only England’s top league but also one of the best leagues in the world. They have won the F A cup twice, winning their first one in 1937 against Preston North End by 3 – 1 and the second in 1973 against Leeds United by 1 – 0. They also have the remarkable record of winning the First Division title which is now the Premier League a staggering six times. They won the first two titles consecutively in the years 1892 and 1893 and then in 1895, 1902, 1913 and 1936. Only six teams have won more titles than Sunderland A. F. C. They did not lay at the top level for very long time but has been promoted only in 2007 for playing in the premier league. The Sunderland brand has been valued at 93 million U.S. Dollars in 2014 making tem the 31st most valuable club in the world
The club’s current home ground is called the ‘stadium of light’ with a 
capacity of 49,000. But RokerPark was the longest serving home stadium for the club serving ‘the black cats’ for a period of 99 years.
Sunderland A. F. C. is in dire needs of a good striker especially after their last game against Watford. They are said to be going after 21 year old French striker Sebastian Haller. The 6′ 2′ French striker has been very impressive in recent times and has an asking price of 6 million which the Sunderland officials are not very eager to spend. Meanwhile Norwich is also negotiating for Haller and the two clubs are locked in a battle to acquire the French striker.
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