You'll hear fans of every team bemoan their bad luck, even those of the very top clubs in football. It's been nice to see Manchester United plummet down the table in the past couple of years, but their fans' complaining is akin to the tantrum of a spoilt child not getting their own way. Similarly, the "pity us" attitude of Arsenal supporters during their supposed trophy drought was slowly becoming unbearable. It was almost a relief when they won the FA Cup last season. Sunderland fans know real hardship, and it comes in the form of humiliation - especially in the past decade or so. Two of the three worst seasons in Premier League history? Check. Three own goals in one match? Check. A 5-1 derby day mauling? That one still stings. Most recently the club has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, after a disastrous 8-0 loss to Southampton and serious talk of a refund for those who travelled to the south coast.
