THE BLACK CATS
Foreword: Rob Mason
Author: Victoria Downes
 
People often ask, ‘Why are Sunderland called the black cats?’ This clever little book explains why. The nicknames of many football teams are very simple. Sunderland’s nickname has a far more interesting story behind it, one that stretches so far back in history, it began long before there were any football teams at all.
 
Discover the history behind the team’s mascots, how a lucky kitten helped win a cup final, why cats were put on the pitch at Roker Park and many more fantastic feline facts. A must-read for young Sunderland fans, this book is the purr-fect blend of fun, history and football.