AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSo, why's it so great to be a Mackem and why are we so proud of our identity? SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Sunderland fans celebrate following the Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea at Stadium of Light on May 24, 2026 in Sunderland, England. Modern-day people must celebrate their ancestors who turned this place into an industrial titan and gave us the proud city we walk in today. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIt's great to be a Mackem because no matter what, we'll always have our prestigious history, which is eternally intertwined in both the city and the club. A Mackem is someone who is proud of the past, present and future; someone who can withstand anything the world throws at them.