Former Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole saw just about all there is to see during his decade long tenure at the Stadium of Light from 'Great Escapes' and cup runs to cup final defeats, relegations and play-off heartache.
A combative midfielder who wore his heart on his sleeve and was no stranger to a strong tackle and a yellow card or two. The 35-year-old old remains a firm red and white fan favourite some years on from his Wearside departure and has lifted the lid on the highs and challenging lows at Sunderland in an exclusive sit down interview with Chronicle Live.
"I loved the time in the Premier League I thought it was such a challenge every year," he said. "It probably just became one challenge too much in the end.