On this day...
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by Stuart Vose
New Year's Eve goal for Bobby and more.
We take a look back at events on this day in the club's history.
1988 - Sunderland beat Portsmouth 4-0 with debutant goalkeeper Tony Norman securing a clean sheet.
1976 - Sunderland signed Mick Docherty from Manchester City for £10,000.
1966 - Bobby Kerr scored on his debut as Sunderland defeated Manchester City at Roker Park.
1960 - Luton Town were demolished 7-1 at Roker Park as Sunderland scored six second-half goals.