Downing debut, Brown sacked and five goals from forward.

safc.com takes a trip down memory lane to find out what happened on this day in the club's history. 

2003 – Stewart Downing made his debut on loan from Middlesbrough in a goalless draw at West Brom.

1972 – Alan Brown was sacked as Sunderland manager with coach Billy Elliott taking the job on a caretaker basis.

1952 – Trevor Ford hit four goals in a 5-2 victory against Manchester City at Maine Road.