Sunderland have had some great Gaffers, as well as some not so great ones!
 
In this at a glance guide you can find out the facts of every manager and head coach to take charge of Sunderland AFC.
 
From Tom Watson when SAFC were admitted into the Football League in 1890, right the way up to Régis Le Bris. Every gaffer – including caretaker managers – is included with a panel of facts showing exactly when they were in charge, how many games they won, lost and drew, and who were their major signings.
 
Plot who was manager when you first went to watch the Lads, how many Gaffers there have been in your lifetime’s support and learn about the leaders throughout the club’s history.
 
Written by SAFC’s official club historian Rob Mason, who has met and interviewed 44 of the men to manage Sunderland, ‘The Gaffers’ is an indispensable guide to the most important men at the club.