10 Coolest Sunderland Players Of The Premier League Era

6. Carlos Edwards

Had the 'Rolls Royce' played more of a part in Sunderland's Premier League years, he would certainly have found himself much higher on this list. Unfortunately the versatile right-sided midfielder enjoyed just one season in England's top flight, his most prominent seasons coming in the Championship. Luckily, Sunderland fans still got a sense of his easygoing attitude and sense of fun, as slightly x-rated pre-season conversations with the crowd will attest. Search 'Carlos Edwards banter' on Youtube for a giggle. Coolest Moment: Although it came in the Championship, Edwards' coolest moment was unquestionably his long range screamer against Burnley. Having clinched promotion with a goal-of-the-season contender from "the banks of the Wear", he casually wandered over to the East stand and fell into the arms of his adoring public.