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The atmosphere today at the sol
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Bob Fleming
Striker
"Is this some kind of soccer jamboree?"Remember some Yank tourist coming up to us just so confused by what he was seeing.
Said a yank to us
Grumpy Old Man
Striker
He's not that far wrong, to be fair"Is this some kind of soccer jamboree?"
Said a yank to us
The whole day & atmosphere was special yesterday.
The atmosphere started to build when fans got off the train at Sunderland, around 11:15, there was a roar went up, followed by Sunderland chants in the station, and walking across the Keel Crossing, before the game, thousands of people were singing/chanting, as they made their way to the stadium.
The atmosphere & noise, inside the ground, was on another level, a real fever pitch atmosphere.
There was a real buzz, about the city, around the city centre bars, before & after the match, yesterday.
The atmosphere started to build when fans got off the train at Sunderland, around 11:15, there was a roar went up, followed by Sunderland chants in the station, and walking across the Keel Crossing, before the game, thousands of people were singing/chanting, as they made their way to the stadium.
The atmosphere & noise, inside the ground, was on another level, a real fever pitch atmosphere.
There was a real buzz, about the city, around the city centre bars, before & after the match, yesterday.
Sgt Pepper
Striker
Yesterday was the best it’s ever been imo. Happy to hold my hands up and say I’ve been one that’s said I thought gone were the days of best atmospheres due to the changing demographics of football crowds but f***ing hell, yesterday was unbelievable.
Cool as Fridges
Full Back
God love’em!"Is this some kind of soccer jamboree?"
Said a yank to us
bunnyrabbit
Striker
It's been a fantastic weekend for the city. A wonderful day football wise and the Radio 1 weekend. The town was heaving before and after the match, it was great to see.
McGregor
Striker
As far as atmospheres go for the whole stadium, it's up there with the very best. The noise for the Ballard goal I don't think will be beaten for me. But the overall atmosphere yesterday was miles better than the Coventry play off game.
North stand were making noise all game long, even getting chants started.
North stand were making noise all game long, even getting chants started.
MagicRat
Winger
Never heard booing and whistling like it when they read the mags team out
HearMeRoar
Goalkeeper
Can't speak for all areas but I was actually surprised by how sober people were given the late kick off
rubberface
Striker
THE best the sol has ever seen yesterday mate.
...not all people need a drink to make a racket mate
Bomb Alley
Goalkeeper
There's been some fabulous atmospheres against Chelsea over the years hasn't there? FA cup quarter final in 92, 4-1 under Reid, 3-2 under Allardyce. Yesterday probably topped the lot!
safcuntilidie
Midfield
The sky commentary was getting drowned out, could hardly hear them at times. Best atmosphere I have heard for a long time especially first half. Well done everybody who was there 
Great to see everyone stop behind but it seemed to lose a bit of organisation after a good while . Did the team eventually circle the pitch as a unit ? We stayed for what seemed like a long time and everyone was just gathered in a group for ages. People slowly streaming out
Everyone getting in early too
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Themig
Winger
I’ve got something in my eye you bassaIt was fantastic. Had the bairn there today, her 3rd game(she’s unbeaten). She absolutely loved it!
The walk over keel and people chanting, people talking to her on the concourse before the game, meeting Sampson and Delilah, the build up and display, the atmosphere and game itself, people high fiving her at FT, dancing at FT.
Saying walking back over after the match ‘I’m so lucky to get that treat 4 days before my birthday’
molthemackem
Striker
long may that reputation continue.
Think he only flew in today
RedandWhiteRebel
Midfield
Horrible for opposition players too they have nowhere to turn when the full stadium is up for it like yesterday.
RLB said Chelsea could not cope with the energy in the stadium and its not the first time an away team has found that out this season.
