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Football writing with Sunderland AFC at the heart Deep dives | Short reads | Carefully crafted. 👨‍💻https://founded1879.substack.com 📧 [email protected]

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 18

🔴⚪️𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠!🔴⚪️

3,164 days since our last PL home win with many lows in between.

But, then came a 3-0 demolition of West Ham.

Sunderland are back!

Here's why one win felt so cathartic.

#SAFC

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Sunderland AFC Are Back: How a Premier League Win Brought Catharsis to Wearside

Eight years, countless setbacks, one perfect afternoon. Graeme Atkinson dissects why the Black Cats' Premier League return was well worth the wait.

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 25

#OnThisDay

In 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣4️⃣ @SunderlandAFC legend @benno_4 made his debut for The Black Cats and scored against @SouthamptonFC (A header passed Peter Shilton!)

Gary Bennett went on to captain the club, he made 443 appearances and scored 25 goals ⚽️

👏👏

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 25

🔴𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧🔴⚪️

This season was never going to be easy. Burnley wasn’t a reality check just a reminder - in the Premier League, efficiency matters as much as endeavour.

#SAFC

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Sunderland’s Turf Moor Defeat Was Not a Reality Check - Just a Reminder

A disciplined Burnley exposed Sunderland's pre-season frailty - a lack of cutting edge. Graeme Atkinson explains how the weekend was less about reality checks and more a reminder to be clinical.

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Phil Smith @philsmithreporter.bsky.social · Aug 24

The latest episode of #onthewhistle is up...

Chatting through Sunderland's defeat to Burnley and what we learned.

Thanks as ever for the Qs and comments

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What went wrong at Burnley and the position I'd like to see Sunderland strengthen - #onthewhistle

YouTube video by Sunderland Echo - SAFC

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 18

Sunderland AFC Are Back: How a Premier League Win Brought Catharsis to Wearside

Eight years, countless setbacks, one perfect afternoon. Graeme Atkinson dissects why the Black Cats' Premier League return was well worth the wait.

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 16

3,031 days since Sunderland’s relegation was sealed against Bournemouth under David Moyes.

Two pictures. Two emotions. Worlds apart.

We.

Are.

Back.

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 16

Match Overview:

Sunderland 🐈‍⬛ vs West Ham⚒️

🔴Possession 37% - 63%
⚪️xG: 0.70 - 0.61
🔴Shots: 10 - 12
⚪️Big Chances: 1 - 0
🔴Saves: 4 - 2
⚪️Distance Covered: 109km - 107km
🔴Sprints: 92 - 93
⚪️Passes: 317 - 550
🔴Corners: 5 - 7
⚪️Fouls: 8 - 10

#SAFC #WHUFC

FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 15

🔴⚪️𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬!🔴⚪️

Sunderland AFC are back in the Premier League!

Eleven new signings, record spending, and a squad transformed.

Here's why this reboot is all we could hope for...

#SAFC ⬇️⬇️

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Season Preview: Sunderland's Brave Reset Is All We Can Ask

The Black Cats are back in the Premier League and they’re giving it everything. Eleven new signings, record spending, and a squad transformed. Here's why this reboot is all we could hope for...

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 11

🔴⚪️Artem Dovbyk Profile🔴⚪️

🇺🇦 Ukrainian
📅 Age: 28
📍 Contract: Roma until 2029
🎯 Position: Centre-forward
🦶 Left-footed
📏 6’2”
💷 Valued: €30M
⚽️ La Liga: 24 goals in 36 apps 2023/24
⚽️ Serie A: 12 goals in 32 apps 2024/25

FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 8

Ran further numbers and based on dribbles succeeded and aerials won P/90 metrics, Alderete ranked 2nd in La Liga last season.

Phwoar, another graph! 😍

#SAFC

FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 8

Alderete’s 2024/25 season (finished 13th in La Liga)

🔴 34 matches | 2,978 mins
⚪️ 12.69 defensive actions p/90
🔴 1 goal
⚪️ 1.0 fouls p/90
🔴 0.06 xT from passes

#SAFC

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 8

🔴⚪️Omar Alderete Profile🔴⚪️

🇵🇾 Paraguayan
📅 28 years old
📏 6’2”
🦶 Left-footed
📍 Centre-back
📑 Contract with Getafe until 2028
💷 £7.4m

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 8

🔴⚪️𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙠𝙪 𝙏𝙤 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣🔴⚪️

Masuaku had 8 assists last season which placing him in top 1% of defenders. Could this signal three at the back as #SAFC’s early PL blueprint?

Tim Deehan gives us his thoughts.

#Transfers

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Masuaku Arrival Hints at Sunderland Back Four Switch for Premier League opening

Sunderland AFC are set to land creative full-back Arthur Masuaku. Could this weekend’s fixture confirm the Black Cats’ new shape for first Premier League matches? Tim Deehan gives us his thoughts…

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 7

🔴⚪️𝙎𝘼𝙁𝘾’𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣🔴⚪️

From third tier to Premier League, KLD’s last five-year plan has ultimately been a success.

What’s next?

We take a deep dive breaking down Sunderland’s potential next five-year roadmap.

👇 #SAFC

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Sunderland AFC: The Next Five Year Plan

Kyril Louis‑Dreyfus promised Premier League football in five years but delivered it in four. Graeme Atkinson looks at how it happened and what could be next...

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 4

🔴⚪️Loïc Bade Profile🔴⚪️

🇫🇷 French
📅 Age: 25
📏 Height: 6’3”
🦶 Right-footed
📑 Contract until June 2029
📍 Position: Centre-back
💷 Valued: £21m

#SAFC

FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 4

🔴⚪️Julian Ryerson Profile🔴⚪️

🇳🇴 Norwegian
📅 Age: 27
📏 Height: 6’0”
🦶 Right-footed
📑Contract until: June 2028
📍 Position: RB
💷 £16.5M

#SAFC

FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 3

🔴⚪️𝙍é𝙜𝙞𝙨 𝙇𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙨: 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙄𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚🔴⚪️

#SAFC took eons to appoint Le Bris. He rewarded them with Premier League promotion in his own style.

A Sunday morning read, breaking down the Frenchman’s debut year.

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Régis Le Bris: His First Year In Charge

Sunderland took 100 days to appoint Régis Le Bris. He repaid them with promotion to the Premier League in his own unique style. Graeme Atkinson dissects the Frenchman's first year in change.

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 2

Aguerd ranked 15th in La Liga for progressive passes per 90 last season.

FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 2

🔴⚪️Nayef Aguerd Profile🔴⚪️

🇲🇦 Moroccan
📅 30 Mar 1996 (29)
📏 6’2”
🦶 Left footed
🎯 Position: Centre-back
💷 £16.7m

#SAFC

FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 2

🔴⚪️F1879 has Moved🔴⚪️

If of interest the site is now at founded1879.substack.com

When time allows, expect a mix of long and short reads going forward.

Hope you can still find something to enjoy over at Founded1879’s new home!

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Aug 2

🔴⚪️𝙍é𝙜𝙞𝙨 𝙇𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙨: 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙄𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚🔴⚪️

S/Land took 100 days to appoint Régis Le Bris. He rewarded them with Premier League promotion in his own way.

Graeme Atkinson breaks down the Frenchman’s debut year.

#SAFC

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Régis Le Bris: His First Year In Charge

Sunderland took 100 days to appoint Régis Le Bris. He repaid them with promotion to the Premier League in his own unique style. Graeme Atkinson dissects the Frenchman's first year in change.

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Apr 3

As the season begins to wind to a close Sunderland sit fourth in the Championship.

Who says season (so far) stats are meaningless?

✅Goals Scored/Game: 1.44 (4th)
🛑 Goals Conceded/Game: 0.95 (5th)
🧤 Clean Sheets: 15 (4th)
🎯 Shots on Goal/Game: 4.41 (4th)

#SAFC

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Mar 25

Good this…#SAFC

Daniel Storey @danielstorey85.bsky.social · Mar 25

I went to Sunderland, because I wanted to write a long piece about a club that reacted to long-term decline by creating an exciting new model for their own future.

The question: what happens when two identities meet?

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There is a cloud hanging over Sunderland's magnificent season

The Black Cats have got so much right this season, they could get back to the big time. But long-termism is a psychological test for clubs such as these

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Mar 24

The latest edition of The Shipyard is hitting inboxes this morning!

Check your inbox and give it a read!

#SAFC

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FOUNDED1879 @founded1879.co.uk · Mar 19

🔴⚪️𝚂𝙰𝙵𝙲'𝚜 𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚕𝚞𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎🔴⚪️

All the Black Cats' triumphs have Scottish ties. Sunderland AFC historian and writer Rob Mason explores the club's deep connection with the north of the border...

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#SAFC

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Sunderland’s Scottish Influence - Founded1879

Sunderland’s football history has a deep connection with Scotland. From James Allan introducing the sport in 1879 to legendary Scottish players shaping the club’s greatest triumphs, Rob Mason examines...

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Chris Cotton @hikerhymes.bsky.social · Mar 19

Need to do the research on this properly, but a lot of those names are from very specific parts of Scotland too- 2 of the 73 side (Hughes and Malone) were from within 5 miles of each other in North Lanarkshire and quite a few of the early greats (plus Bobby Kerr) were from the Dumbarton area.

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