Xhaka Promises ‘Fire’ From Sunderland on Long-Awaited European Return
Sunderland Return to European Stage After 53-Year Absence When Sunderland last competed in European football, club directors viewed the campaign as a practical way to fund floodlight upgrades at Roker Park. The improvements were necessitated by England’s widespread adoption of colour television, which rendered the existing black-and-white broadcasting system outdated. Historical Context: The 1973 Campaign ...