With such a HUGE game looming this Sunday, we asked you for your 'I was there' Sunderland moments for a chance to win a pair of tickets for the game.
It's fair to say that the response was immense, and we wish we could have published every one but we simply don't have enough time sadly. But please see below for a selection of the responses from the weird to the wonderful. This club, man...
The lucky winner of the tickets has been selected at random and we'll be in contact soon.
Thanks to all who entered! Let's hope for another famous 'I was there' Sunderland moment this weekend, and if you didn't win the tickets them I'd implore you to get some via the ticket office, which you can do by CLICKING HERE.
HA'WAY THE LADS!!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was there to see my idol at the time - Lionel Perez - make that insane double save in the playoff semi. </p>— Andy Malone (@easygoingmaloy) <a href="https://twitter.com/easygoingmaloy/statuses/459232337331757056">April 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> when benno throttled speedie was about ten foot away</p>— Gaz Humble (@ftmgaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ftmgaz/statuses/458654655577587713">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> when hardyman missed a last minute pen against nufc and tried to put burridge in the net instead on the follow up 90 playoffs</p>— Lee McA (@harbourlad71) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbourlad71/statuses/458662025213001728">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> in the roker end a sunny day and stan cummins scores against the winner against mags#whatanoise</p>— Eddie Harrison (@edtheduck68) <a href="https://twitter.com/edtheduck68/statuses/458958409703129088">April 23, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> my first ever match at roker when I was 7. Remember the atmosphere and hearing that amazing roar. Lets do it again this weekend</p>— Carl Burdon (@Carl_Burdon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Carl_Burdon/statuses/458743154012082176">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23iwasthere&src=hash">#iwasthere</a> 1-2 at St James in the rain was my best match. It was us showing we were back and shoving years of abuse up the mags</p>— Michael Todd (@Haway501) <a href="https://twitter.com/Haway501/statuses/458727265875283968">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> the fa cup game v Everton when we lost 0-2 was a bad result on might but not heard SOL like that before K.O and for 90 minutes</p>— Pete #660 ™ (@MackemPete34) <a href="https://twitter.com/MackemPete34/statuses/458723825497440256">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> My mum being lifted up onto the pitch at Roker Park by two policeman so she could touch the FA Cup A sea of red and white</p>— alex elliott (@alexelliott) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexelliott/statuses/458717049230229505">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was then when Eric Gates scored at Port Vale against the previously unbeatable Mark Grew. Escape from Division 3</p>— Simon Raper (@simonraper1) <a href="https://twitter.com/simonraper1/statuses/458683465786224640">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was there when the ball was passed to Kevin kilbane against Chelsea and his shorts fell down! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23safc&src=hash">#safc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23classact&src=hash">#classact</a></p>— Paul Charnock (@PaulCharnock1) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulCharnock1/statuses/458626069634240512">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was there when we beat bradford 4-0 away in '03. Arca ran the length of the pitch only to float one into the top corner.</p>— Jake Trelease (@JakeyTrelease) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeyTrelease/statuses/458625647464947712">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was there when Anton Ferdinand did the celebratory moon walk after his later disallowed goal went in</p>— Matthew Mallaby (@mMallaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/mMallaby/statuses/458619276946337793">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> Kevin Phillips' half volley in the 4-1 win at sol - what a goal, what a man!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SuperKev&src=hash">#SuperKev</a></p>— Josh Cliff (@joshcliff18) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshcliff18/statuses/458617882734526465">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was there moment - when I finally got to my first derby game winning 2-1 and also bringing my gf to her first Sunderland game</p>— Dan Buckle (@DanielJBuckle) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielJBuckle/statuses/458612480655499265">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> me first ever game, in 2002 against liverpool, only 10 year old! Never looked back haha!</p>— Holly Sinclair (@HolleySinclair) <a href="https://twitter.com/HolleySinclair/statuses/458611694869446656">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> Southampton away when Edwards and lead bitter scored, ston fans singing lets all have a disco before we scored twice n won</p>— tom knox (@tomknox3) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomknox3/statuses/458609872867971072">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> Carlos Edwards thunder bolt flying in against Burnley has to be up there. SoL was bouncing that night and a great game of fball</p>— Marc Dobson (@Dobba1988) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dobba1988/statuses/458608923957035008">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> i was there when we beat Bury 5-2. I was also shown on Sky doing the congo when at 15 years old, I should have been at school</p>— Paul Jacques (@AngryPaul83) <a href="https://twitter.com/AngryPaul83/statuses/458604305545961472">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> 16/05/90. I need say no more</p>— Stephen Gray (@graystephen1) <a href="https://twitter.com/graystephen1/statuses/458600159048646656">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was at old Trafford for THAT semi final second leg, and stood next to Dickie Ord!!!</p>— Keith W (@keithsafc1980) <a href="https://twitter.com/keithsafc1980/statuses/458598303815725056">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was there, at the capital one cup final, even though I couldn't get a ticket. Gutted.</p>— darren (@dazzlesftm) <a href="https://twitter.com/dazzlesftm/statuses/458598692833210368">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> FA Cup '92 Chelsea Armstrong header. Had season ticket in main stand on goal line @ Roker end. Even when Chelsea scored....</p>— Chris Lewis (@Chris_Lewis_31) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Lewis_31/statuses/458597832220741632">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was there when borini and his "thunderbastard" earned us all 3 points against the scum this year.</p>— CallumSAFC⚽️ (@MackemKid) <a href="https://twitter.com/MackemKid/statuses/458597066802204672">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> vs Spurs 4th March1961 sitting at the side of the pitch, crowd 61,236, when we drew 1 - 1 in the FA Cup.</p>— Ray Ford (@bagpiperay) <a href="https://twitter.com/bagpiperay/statuses/458597044769546240">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> Newcastle 0 - 3 Sunderland! Nobody believed we could snatch a victory but we rose up to the occasion,bagged and inspiring win!</p>— James Lowery (@Djlowery123) <a href="https://twitter.com/Djlowery123/statuses/458596080129966080">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> I was having a wee in a Wembley toilet when Borini scored in the League cup final. I'd rather have been in my seat though !</p>— DeAnO (@DeAnO_HeNdO) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeAnO_HeNdO/statuses/458593465958666240">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RokerReport">@RokerReport</a> ano it was not long ago but that night at old trafford! i have never felt emotion like that since my kids wer born <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23epic&src=hash">#epic</a></p>— jonathan (@89Arnie) <a href="https://twitter.com/89Arnie/statuses/458592256585654272">April 22, 2014</a></blockquote>
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