Sunderland AFC went back to their roots to launch the 2017-18 away kit.
Fan Brendan O’Donnell was the first to sport SAFC's 2017-18 away shirt as he took up his place in the crowd at Sunderland's seasin opener against Derby Couty.
His connection to the club is one that goes back to its very beginnings. Brendan is the great, great grandson of James Allan, the Scottish schoolteacher who founded Sunderland AFC in 1879.
Brendan was invited to help to launch the new away kit, tying in with the tagline 'our future is rooted in our history'. He wore the shirt at the Stadium of Light yesterday as a teaser for fans, as Sunderland took a point in their season opener against Derby County. He was also captured by the live Sky Sports broadcast, sitting in the South Stand.
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Sunderland AFC’s new away kit is available to order now at www.safcstore.com. Fans who order their shirt online before 10am tomorrow (Sunday), can take advantage of Monday delivery (UK only). Click and collect is also available.
Meanwhile, club stores, located at the Stadium of Light, Debenhams in Sunderland and The Galleries, Washington will be open from 7am on Monday morning for fans wanting to purchase their new kit. A funfair and a host of entertainment will be on offer outside the Stadium of light store between 10am and 2pm.
Official EFL shirt personalisation is available on all replica kits.
Store opening hours:
Stadium of Light: 7am – 7pm (funfair 10-2pm)
Debenhams, Sunderland: 7am – 6pm
The Galleries, Washington: 7am – 5.30pm
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