There’s a new masterpiece taking shape just a stone’s throw from the Stadium of Light, and it’s already turning heads across Wearside. We caught up with Frank Styles—Sunderland’s very own mural man—perched high on scaffolding to hear the story behind his latest tribute: a stunning piece honoring the late, great Gary Rowell.

Titled “We All Live in a Gary Rowell World,” the artwork is already sparking conversation among Black Cats fans. Frank shares how the project came together, what it means to immortalize a club legend, and why this mural feels so personal to the city.

If you’ve watched Sunderland ‘Til I Die on Netflix, you’ve seen Frank’s work in action. His murals have become a visual heartbeat of the city’s cultural revival—a movement that’s running hand in hand with the football club. “It’s incredible to be part of something bigger than just paint on a wall,” Frank tells us.

From past projects featuring club icons like Kevin Phillips, Jimmy Montgomery, and Bobby Gurney, to the upcoming restoration of his most famous piece—the Raich Carter mural in Hendon—Frank’s art is woven into the fabric of Sunderland’s identity. Each brushstroke tells a story of pride, passion, and the unbreakable bond between the city and its team.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the story, this episode of Haway The Podcast is a celebration of art, football, and community. And if you’re looking to show your own Sunderland pride, there’s never been a better time to gear up—because around here, we all live in a Gary Rowell world.