We asked for your views on Sunderland after they celebrated on that day in May 2012 when Manchester United found out Manchester City had won the league with a last-gasp Sergio Aguero winner as Sir Alex Ferguson and his team waited to celebrate at the Stadium of Light.
Read Simon Stone’s recollection of the day here but for now, here are some of your comments:
Christine: It could have been any club, not just Sunderland, they had an opportunity to mock Man Utd as they had just lost the league to City. Manchester United are a club that everyone wants to beat, and that’s as it should be – as United are the biggest club in the world.
Brian: It goes back further than that, Sunderland beat us at Old Trafford in the 60s, on the last day to hand City the title. Len Ashurst was brilliant that day!
Keith: Never given Sunderland any thought before then or since. I am unable to understand how they played any part in the outcome. Mere bystanders. Still, if it gives them joy, then so be it.
Lynda: The match was screened at Old Trafford. We were celebrating winning when the news came through that City had snatched it. It was so painful, probably the worst day in our history since Denis Law’s back heel.
James: Shock horror, opposition fans cheering United’s misfortune, that’s never happened before.
Shaun: One minute we were ready to celebrate, the next, we were slumped back in our seats. It was a sickener. I drove back to Manchester, and when I got near my house, City fans were doing the conga up the main road in Didsbury. Our worst nightmare had come true – City were champions, I never thought I would see the day.
Joe: When it comes to United and Sunderland, I only have two strong memories. An away defeat in the League Cup in 2000, getting home exceptionally late after extra time, and Eric’s exquisite chip at Old Trafford in 1996! Serious rivals of ours? Nah.
Mark: I’m a United fan and don’t care about Sunderland at all. Their fans only reacted as any other small club’s fans would have done.
