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£10M Move, 583 Days of Hope… Then Heartbreak: Ex-Sunderland Star Relegated After Long-Awaited Comeback

April 7, 2025 RAYMOND 0

Ross Stewart’s long-awaited return to the pitch was meant to mark a turning point. Instead, it coincided with a crushing blow for Southampton, as their relegation to the Championship was confirmed following a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham. For Stewart, who joined the club in a £10 million move from Sunderland while still recovering from injury, the moment was especially bittersweet. His time at St Mary’s has been riddled with setbacks, with just 10 appearances to his name.

After the match, manager Ivan Juric praised the unwavering support of the fans, calling their loyalty “incredible” despite the club’s downfall. “This is great English football culture,” he said. “We must now face the mistakes of the past few years and build something better—because these fans deserve it.”

Sunderland Legend Unveils ‘Unbelievable’ Moment Before Wembley Heartbreak – A Story You Won’t Forget!

April 2, 2025 RAYMOND 0

### **Aiden McGeady Remembers His Magical Wembley Moment**

Aiden McGeady is widely regarded as a modern Sunderland legend, his five-year stint leaving a lasting imprint on the club’s history. Among his most unforgettable performances was the 2018/19 EFL Trophy Final against Portsmouth, where he delivered two stunning goals—an early free-kick masterpiece and a dramatic 119th-minute equalizer. Yet, despite the heroics, Sunderland fell short in a heartbreaking 5-4 penalty shootout defeat.

Reflecting on that electric afternoon, McGeady recalled the sheer magnitude of the occasion. *“It was probably the atmosphere that made it so special. Eighty thousand fans, split between Sunderland and Portsmouth, for a League One trophy final—it was unbelievable.”*

Though the trophy eluded them, the experience remains etched in his memory. *“When I scored that second goal, we all went mad. For a moment, it felt like destiny. But then reality hit… penalties. And we all thought, ‘We’ve just come back, surely we’ll win this.’”*

The outcome may not have been what Sunderland fans had hoped for, but McGeady’s performance cemented his place in club folklore—a reminder of the passion and heartbreak that comes with chasing glory at Wembley.