15 Best Ever Sunderland Premier League Signings

Those Black Cats that couldn't stop the fans purring...

Among the ruins of some diabolical Sunderland transfers, it can be easy to forget the ones that worked. You've seen some of the worst Premier League signings for Sunderland, now it's time to celebrate the best. While the club hasn't had the best of times in recent years, some new signings have been absolutely crucial in keeping the team afloat, and even charged Sunderland all the way to Wembley. While it's easy to pick out the numerous flops, there are some players who have stood out for their respective team, and also in the entire Premier League. While you may be thinking Kevin Phillips is a certainty for the top spot, remember he was signed after Sunderland were relegated back in 1997. This list highlights players who were signed while the club held a Premier League position. It doesn't mean they're necessarily the best players to play for Sunderland in the top flight, but they were signings that came along at the right time, for the right price, and wowed the crowd at the Stadium Of Light. They were all crucial to success. So sit back, banish Flo, Medina and Nunez to the back of your mind, forget the Fredgaard, Altidore and Laslandes horror shows, and take the rare opportunity to enjoy 15 of Sunderland's finest from the Premier League years.
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