'I can't ever forget that day'
Michael: I was taken to my first Sunderland match at 10 years old, against Liverpool when we were beaten 2-0. I was in the Fulwell End with my older cousin and I can't ever forget that day as a small boy trying to get a decent view, brilliant memory. And peanuts - tanner a bag.Love the club with an ache of pride.
Talfan: Brought up in Darlington, My first job was in Newton Aycliffe with guys from Ferryhill, Trimdon, and Spennymoor. Wild Friday nights in Chilton followed. I had found my people! Sunderland supporters all and Sunderland from then on.
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