Sunderland 'Til I Die — Season 1 Episode 4
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S01E04
Rocking and Rolling
A major shakeup brings renewed hope to the Stadium of Light, but as Christmas approaches, the team still seeks its first home win of the year.
Documentary
Episode
- Blinded By The Light Facing pressure from passionate supporters, Sunderland begin a new season in the second tier of English football following a disappointing relegation.
- We Can’t Walk Away After a promising start to the season, the roster’s lack of depth is exposed. With money short, the team scrambles for help in the transfer window.
- Plastic Shoes Frustration mounts among the players and fans as the team falls into the relegation zone, leaving manager Simon Grayson in a precarious position.
- Rocking and Rolling A major shakeup brings renewed hope to the Stadium of Light, but as Christmas approaches, the team still seeks its first home win of the year.
- Sticking Plasters The winter transfer window proves difficult when ownership refuses to put money in the club and a rarely used player collects on a massive contract.
- No Guarantees Injuries mount as the team struggles to move clear of the relegation zone, but a key player's return to the lineup could provide a spark.
- Changing the Landscape Desperation kicks in as the season winds down. A familiar face returns in an opposing jersey, while a current player makes an unfortunate mistake.
- A Fresh Start With organizational upheaval on the horizon, coaches, players and staff consider their futures as fans pledge to stand behind the "lads" forever.
- A Role in the Renaissance New owner Stewart Donald and director Charlie Methven begin the arduous task of bringing the club out of financial ruin while succeeding on the field.
- The Old-Fashioned Way Stewart’s frustrations with agents mount during the club’s contract negotiations with key players, including young goal-scoring leader Josh Maja.
- Pride, Passion and Loyalty Amid concerns about the front office culture, Charlie puts an aggressive marketing plan in place to draw the largest crowd in third division history.
- Playing Poker In need of a striker to bolster the club's promotion bid, Stewart races against time to sign a key player by the January transfer deadline.
- The Time for Men The team's run to a trophy final at Wembley Stadium brings pride and excitement to the long-suffering fans, who travel in huge numbers to London.
- Football Is Life A singular focus on promotion consumes the players, management and fans, who don't want to endure another season in League One.
- Something to Throw Your Hope Into Sunderland languishes in League One after thier final loss in the play-offs as the goalposts for promotion to the EFL Championship keep shifting.
- Heck of a League to Get Out Of After finishing fifth in League One, the club manages to qualify for the play-offs. The next hurdle is a fierce semi-final against Sheffield Wednesday.
- Til the Very End Fans and players reflect on the club's glory days. With the final against Wycombe looming, it's time for Sunderland to find out what it's made of.