Have to share this from the Sunderland forum, some of the incidents that have affected them down the years;
Putting a clause into stefan swartz contract that he cannot travel to outer space whilst playing for the club.
Having a player ruled out injured because he burnt his bollocks with baby milk.
Having a player ruled out because he tripped over his dog and fell down the stairs
Having a player ruled out due to being stung by a jelly fish.
Selling darren bent when the club had no other recognised striker meaning nedum onhoua played up front.
Scoring 3 own goals in 12 minutes, the dubious goals panel then having to adjudicate between 2 sunderland players as to which one scored one of them.
Announcing the club had signed a world class defender which turned out to be phil babb.
Signing jolean lescott despite the fact he had apparently been ruled out for the season.
Signing a player on deadline day, playing him the day after then being told he wasnt registered in time.
Announcing redundancies whilst the team were away on a 2 week bonding trip.
Being offered rakitik for 1 million but turning him down as not good enough.
Theres more but im giving up. Gotta love the Mackems!
Sounds like City before the takeover.