Sunderland haven’t had much joy over the last two years and, to make matters worse, their failings have all been captured on camera, as part of Netflix’s Sunderland ‘Til I Die documentary.
The first instalment of the series told the story of Sunderland’s relegation to League One, ending with the sacking of Chris Coleman at the end of the 2017/18 season. A lot has changed since then with new owners and two new managers since, so there is plenty of material for the show to go on, but unfortunately for fans, there is more anguish too.
Sunderland lost in both the EFL Trophy final and the play-off final last season, Jack Ross has since been sacked and Phil Parkinson has gone on his own rollercoaster journey in the north-east. Things have turned around in recent weeks but they likely came too late to feature in the second season, which is due to air on Netflix in a few weeks.
Supporters have been reacting to that news in a variety of ways, with some sharing their distaste of the show and declaring they won’t be watching, while others are fans.
Here is a selection of reaction to the news.
I lived through it in real time. Why would I want to do that again knowing how it ends.
— Hummy (@eathummous1) February 21, 2020
I don’t want it released until end of season tbh. I felt it affected the players last season. The way we’re playing at the moment we should be looking ahead not going over last season and the emotions that came with it. I’m dreading it coming out while the season’s ongoing.
— Anthony Rand (@mackemanth) February 21, 2020
I am really looking forward to it. I thoroughly enjoyed the first one. Hope it’s out very soon.
— Dan Howe (@DanielHowe1303) February 21, 2020
Should wait until the current campaign is over, personally think releasing the last series during the middle of last season mentally affected the players still at the club, so…let’s not mess with their mental state in the middle of a intense promotion hunt.
— Jake Collinson (@SAFCJC91) February 21, 2020
Of course. The passion and pain and hope seemed to touch a lot of people around the world. Unlike the plastic mega-rich clubs, it was a human story that ordinary fans could relate to.
— Peter Stamp (@pwstamp) February 21, 2020
I’m looking forward to it. Last season up until the final few weeks felt like a new beginning with lots of positives. Don’t see why it would effect the players and would imagine most won’t watch it anyway
— ArbroathMackem (@ArbroathMackem) February 21, 2020
We didn’t get past the second episode of the first one. It was far too upsetting!
— Judy Simpson, fan of Sunderland AFC (@judysimpson222) February 21, 2020
Wished it wasn’t happening tbh. Need to move on mentally to get through this season and hopefully out of league. It’s going to create animosity between fans I reckon.
— SAFC Dolphins (@sportmad72) February 21, 2020
What is your take on the documentary Sunderland fans? Will you be watching or steering clear? Let us know!
