#1
S2E5
The Time for Men
The team's run to a trophy final at Wembley Stadium brings pride and excitement to the long-suffering fans, who travel in huge numbers to London.
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#2
S2E6
Football Is Life
A singular focus on promotion consumes the players, management and fans, who don't want to endure another season in League One.
#3
S1E7
Changing the Landscape
Desperation kicks in as the season winds down. A familiar face returns in an opposing jersey, while a current player makes an unfortunate mistake.
#4
Til the Very End
S3E3
#5
Plastic Shoes
S1E3
#6
Rocking and Rolling
S1E4
#7
A Fresh Start
S1E8
#8
A Role in the Renaissance
S2E1
#9
Pride, Passion and Loyalty
S2E3
#10
Playing Poker
S2E4
Lowlights
Sunderland languishes in League One after thier final loss in the play-offs as the goalposts for promotion to the EFL Championship keep shifting.
#16
Heck of a League to Get Out Of
S3E2
#15
Blinded By The Light
S1E1
#14
The Old-Fashioned Way
S2E2
#13
No Guarantees
S1E6
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