article_snippet.sent: the former England striker had players arriving in support on either side.
article_snippet.sent: Scottish striker Steven Fletcher celebrates in front of the home crowd as the Black Cats take a 1-0 lead .
article_snippet.sent: That day, half of the Sunderland supporters were back in half of the Sunderland supporters cars by half-time.
article_snippet.sent: The 32-year-old frontman looked close to tears as both teams left the Stadium of Light pitch at half-time .
article_snippet.sent: Former Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback (right) fouls Wickham during a ferocious second half display .
article_snippet.sent: Sammy Ameobi (right) is closed down by Sebastian Larsson and Billy Jones during the Premier League clash .
article_snippet.sent: Sunderland captain John O'Shea gestures to the home fans after the final whistle at the Stadium of Light Light .