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Sunderland

1972-73
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GI SCORE :

589.8

1972-73

PERIOD

Seasonal

LIFESPAN TYPE

England

COUNTRY

Second Division, FA Cup

COMPETITION(S)

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STYLE OF PLAY

1972–73 FA Cup (shock win over Leeds)

NOTABLE HONOURS

Bob Stokoe

NOTABLE MANAGER

Jim Montgomery, Ian Porterfield, Bobby Kerr, Vic Halom

NOTABLE PLAYERS

TROPHIES WON

1

WIN RATIO

52%

AVERAGE GOALS FOR

1.4

AVERAGE GOALS A

1.2

OVERALL GI SCORE:

589.8

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GI FACTORS
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98.6

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81.9

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101.1

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51.4

Trophies/Titles
Win Rate/Dominance
Peak Performance
Star Power
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59.7

Style of Play
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42

Consistency/Era
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72.3

Legacy/Influence
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82.8

Cultural Impact
GI SCORING RATIONALE
One of the most celebrated Cup wins in history. Still shown in montages. Elevated the status of Sunderland’s fanbase and spirit — even if it didn’t spark sustained success. FA Cup champions as a Second Division side. No fluke — they beat Arsenal, Man City, and then Leeds. But no league glory or long-term dominance. Stokoe’s sprint in trilby and trench coat. The Montgomery double save. Iconic commentary. Instantly recognisable even 50 years later. Montgomery’s save alone is worth 80+. Porterfield’s goal. The entire Wembley day was magic. You couldn’t script it better. A team of no-names defying the odds, in the age of giants. A win soaked in romance and character.
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