The singer of Netflix show Sunderland ‘Til I Die’s theme song has praised the club’s ownership and management team for their understanding of the city and its people.
The Lake Poets’ song Shipyards serves as the theme for the documentary about the Black Cats’ drop from the Premier League to League One. They are now one win away from returning to English football’s top division.
Regis le Bris’ side will meet Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The artist, also known as Marty Longstaff, told BBC Radio Newcastle, “We’re definitely on the rise.”
“You can feel it in the air, a massive, good change. Not only in terms of culture, but in everything we have done. The football club, the new administration, and the new ownership all get it. They understand the city. “They understand our mentality.”
He continued, “We’ve been through some tough times. We’ll be where we belong next year: in the Premier League. It’s going to be really spectacular.”
Even if Sunderland loses, Marty looks forward to the usual night-before-Wembley gathering at Trafalgar Square.
He said, “We’ve just had a fantastic time at Trafalgar Square. Everywhere you turned in London, you saw red and white. Everybody was speaking with my accent. It was just a carnival atmosphere. A couple of the best times of my life, therefore I’m very excited.
“Even if I don’t obtain a ticket, I plan to be in Trafalgar Square. I’ll get there by hook or crook. “I can’t wait.”
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