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2 days ago
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'A massive occasion' - the Stadium of Light's best moment
Throughout Thursday, we have been counting down former Sunderland's defender Darren Williams' top five moments at the Stadium of Light. And top spot goes to...?The 4-1 win against Chelsea in December 1999, where Williams himself provided an assist for Niall Quinn's second goal."Number one, and this is going back to Peter Reed and Bobby Sexton, and Kevin Phillips - our great home win against Chelsea," he said. "4-0 at halftime, and finished 4-1. But Kev's half volley was a fantastic strike. You know when Kev's about to shoot and his eyes light up. He knows what he's got to do."What a fantastic strike and a massive occasion at the Stadium of Light." So, here are the top five moments at the Stadium of Light, according to Williams - The 4-1 win against Chelsea in December 1999Dan Ballard's goal against Coventry City in May 2025Jermain Defoe's volley against Newcastle United in April 2015The play-off semi-final win against Sheffield United in May 1998 Patrick Vieira's red card in Sunderland's win over Arsenal in 2000How would you rank these five? Have a go over hereAnd did Williams miss anything? Tell us hereListen back on BBC Sounds
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2 days ago
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'Limbs everywhere' - Williams' top Stadium of Light moments
Throughout Thursday, we have been revealing the moments ex-Sunderland defender Darren Williams believes have been the best at the Stadium of number three, he has chosen Jermain Defoe's exquisite volley to beat Newcastle United in 2015. "I was at the game and he just caught it such a treat at the right time," Williams told BBC Radio Newcastle. "The trajectory of the volley was just perfect. "I was out of my seat, and I was celebrating. It was one of those moments. That rivalry with Newcastle - you could feel the tension all game and it was always going to be tight. "He was very emotional and all credit to him because it was a fantastic volley." For second place, Williams wound the clock back only to last month for Dan Ballard's dramatic late goal against Coventry City in the semi-finals of the playoffs. "I just had a funny feeling that we would get something off the corner," he explained. "It was just a feeling, but I was halfway down the steps as he leapt in the air, and I thought he misjudged it. I still don't understand how he did it! He mistimed his jump and was coming down. "You looked around, and there was limbs flying everywhere." Who made number one? Find out on BBC Sounds now - or come back a little later
BBC News
2 days ago
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What have been the best moments at the Stadium of Light?
Throughout Thursday, we are revealing the moments former Sunderland defender Darren Williams are the best to have happened at the Stadium of Light. He puts the sending off of Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira in 2000 as his fifth favourite. It probably helped that Sunderland beat the Gunners 1-0 as well."He was a top player and a great guy, but I came on as a sub in the game," Williams told BBC Radio Newcastle. "We were 1-0 up and they were getting more momentum. I've been asked to go on and quieten down Vieira. "I haven't done this intentionally, but there were a couple of shirt pulls from both sides and on this occasion, he's kind of got away from me and as I've had a little tug on his shirt to pull him back, he put his arm out and caught me right in the face. "Obviously, I've gone down!"In fourth place, Williams has marked the First Division play-off semi-final second leg against Sheffield United during the 1997-98 season where the hosts progressed to Wembley with a 2-0 win. "It was basically when we came out," he remembered. "As we came out of the tunnel, we looked across to the far side - the East End, it literally lit up, and the noise and the volume was unbelievable. "If you ran the tunnel into a wall, you'd have probably run straight at them because it gave such a massive lift." For the full list, listen now on BBC Sounds - or come back to this page later.
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3 days ago
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Derbies, festive schedule, final day - Sunderland's standout games
The first Wear-Tyne derby on Sunderland's Premier League return will be at the Stadium of Light on Monday 12 le Bris' side will then travel to Newcastle over the weekend of 21-22 Black Cats squad will also have their eyes on 3 December and 11 February - the two midweek dates they are currently due to face defending champions Liverpool - with a midweek trip to Anfield up what about the schedule over Christmas and New Year? Well, Sunderland travel to Brighton, before hosting Leeds and Manchester City to finish the year. They then visit Tottenham for their first game of they will close their campaign at home against Chelsea on Sunday, 24 May 2026 - when all 10 matches will kick off at 16:00 at the fixture list, where do you think Le Bris' side will be after 10 games? Have your say here
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4 days ago
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🎧 Top five moments at Stadium of Light
Former Sunderland defender Darren Williams sits down with BBC Radio Newcastle's Simon Pryde to relive their top five moments at the Stadium of unforgettable goals to electric atmospheres, this is a must-listen for Black Cats supporters. Whether you were there in the stands or watching from home, this will take you right back. Don't miss it!Listen now on BBC Sounds
