OTTplay Lost and Found - Sunderland 'Til I Die

Welcome to OTTplay Lost and Found , one podcast that talks about critically acclaimed shows and films that are lesser-known. I'm your host Nikhil.

Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. For Europeans it’s almost akin to a religion, supporting their local clubs every weekend, singing the club’s songs as they rally their respective teams to find success and glory - a tradition that has been passed down through generations.

Sunderland AFC of England is one of the 1000s of local football clubs in Britain. Despite its proud history spanning nearly 150 years and several top division titles, the club has found success hard to come by in recent decades. The Netflix documentary Sunderland till I Die is a painful reminder for the fans about the pros and cons of the English football system.

Before its release, the story about the football club from the Tyne and Wear region was met with ridicule by rival fans, especially by local rivals Newcastle United. But the docu-series has garnered immense praise since its release for its nuanced depiction of behind the scenes events of the club, and of the fans coping with the dramatic fall of their beloved club from the top echelons of the Premier League, to the Championship, to League One, and then to League 2. A club in turmoil, strapped of funds, and players on high wages that offer limited output.

The drama that unfolds in the docu-series could rival even the most riveting TV shows.

If you haven't watched this docu yet then do so its streaming exclusively on Netflix,

Well that's the OTTplay Lost and Found episode for today. I shall be back with another podcast pretty soon , until then it's your host Nikhil signing out.

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Written by: Ryan Gomez