Sunderland AFC was founded in and have embraced the Black Cat as a part of the club since the earliest days. The connection seems odd upon first hearing the reference but makes complete sense once you understand the story behind the famous nickname.
The Black Cat was long associated with the city of Sunderland. The name stuck and was an easy reference for the club when it formed in the neighborhood by school master James Allen.
Lee Johnson's side have started this season well, and look like they will be in the mix for promotion, but they still have some way to go to bridge the gap to Newcastle. Having previously been a stable Premier League club, Sunderland have had a major fall from grace in recent years.
Waugh feels they will struggle to ever get back on terms with Newcastle, who look set to have an exciting journey ahead of them under their new ownership. Hear full reaction on The Football Terrace Hogg signed for Sunderland in making his debut against Notts County in December of that year. The image left is believed to have been drawn by a young Sunderland fan in Therefore we can definately prove that by The Blackcats had been formally adopted by the football club.
An as historian of the club it is my opinion that whilst The Black Cat gun Battery story is a lovely historic backdrop, it is no more than that. It would appear that irrespective of what Sunderland AFC might say the nickname of The Blackcats was never adopted due to any relevance with a Gun Battery. We know its factually true ie the Gun Battery existed, but why did they use this story to justify the nickname? No one knows. The football club has never said. Having decided to stamp his authority on the club's squad ahead of his first full season in charge at the Stadium of Light by drafting in a host of fresh faces, Black Cats manager Lee Johnson has managed to lead his side to a positive start to the new term.
Four victories in their opening five league games has resulted in Sunderland climbing up to first in the League One standings. Johnson decided to bolster his options earlier this week by securing the services of Leon Dajaku and Thorben Hoffmann on season-long loan deals. If this particular duo impress during their respective spells for the club, Sunderland have the option to sign them on a permanent basis next year.
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