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Sunderland - Champions of Europe?

mickb2112

mickb2112

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Just seen this when surfing around:

The first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the
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, when English champions
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beat Scottish champions
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5–3. ( )

Does this technically mean that we were the first Champions of Europe or can we claim to have been World Champions? :D :cool:

Never actually knew this until today.
 

mickb2112 said:
Just seen this when surfing around:

The first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the
You must be logged on to see external links
, when English champions
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beat Scottish champions
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5–3. ( )

Does this technically mean that we were the first Champions of Europe or can we claim to have been World Champions? :D :cool:

Never actually knew this until today.
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Nice bit of research mate!
 
Metro Man said:
Nice bit of research mate!
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You’re a Bigger deal than most big six club fans think! Level on competitive games with a world champion team. I can see now why the House Of Saud chose you to help sportswash their image. Everyone likes to be associated with a success story.
 
mickb2112 said:
Just seen this when surfing around:

The first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the
You must be logged on to see external links
, when English champions
You must be logged on to see external links
beat Scottish champions
You must be logged on to see external links
5–3. ( )

Does this technically mean that we were the first Champions of Europe or can we claim to have been World Champions? :D :cool:

Never actually knew this until today.
Click to expand...

Yes, yes it does.

I'd say that's also the original European Cup so I think we should add a star above our badge.
 
Can we have a retrospective open top bus parade too and as first time winner an automatic entry into the CL every year?? We can skip the Downing Street reception bit though.
 
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