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Charlie Hurley – The Greatest Centre Half

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 by Ryehill

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Charlie Hurley Hurley, extreme right, scores at Carrow Road in 1961 to dump Norwich out of the FA Cup "King" Charlie was voted player of the century by Sunderland football fans, on November 25 1979 at the Mayfair Ballroom, to co-incide with the centenary celebrations. He was born in…

The Story Of Johnny Crossan

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 by Ryehill

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Johnny Crossan - December 1963 In the late 1950s the Coleraine Chronicle reported almost exclusively on the affairs of its largely rural readership, who turned to it each week to keep them informed of the latest ploughing competitions, and to discover if any cows had been run over in the…

The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 1

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 by Ryehill

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The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 1 The Roker End, Much Loved But No Longer Fit For Purpose After almost 100 years at Roker Park Sunderland moved into the biggest and most exciting new football ground in England. It was to herald the beginning of an…

The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 2

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The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 2 Sunderland Players Line Up For The First Game at The Stadium Of Light v Ajax Supporters of Sunderland Football Club were given the opportunity to participate in a unique and historic scheme. The club had consistently promised fans affordable…

The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 3

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The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 3 On Monday 14 July 1997, it was revealed that its new home was to be named a few days before the opening celebrations on 30th July 1997. The stadium would be a world class venue and the Club were…

Alan Brown Leaves Sunderland AFC….And In Walks Stokoe

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 by Ryehill

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ALAN BROWN GOES Manager Leaves Roker By Mutual Consent Sunderland Manager Alan Brown Following the Fulham game on 28 October 1972 and a run of just 1 win in 8 games both Alan Brown and Sunderland AFC came to a conclusion that it would be best for all concerned if…

1937 – Sunderland AFC Board of Directors

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 by Ryehill

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1937 - Sunderland AFC Board of Directors Colonel Prior At the time of the 1937 FA cup win there were some very high profile people on the board at Sunderland AFC. Here we focus on the men in charge: Sir Walter Raine Took over as chairman after the untimely death…

Hugh Wilson – A Man Amongst Men

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 by Ryehill

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Hugh Wilson "Captured" by Samuel Tyzack from Newmilns, Ayrshire, it is doubtful whether, at his peak there was a more famous player in the United Kingdom than Hugh Wilson. Regarded as the greatest half back Sunderland ever possessed before he was transferred to Bristol City, eventually making back home to…

A Long Line of Goalkeepers; Stories of “Teddy” Doig Recalled

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 by Ryehill

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This article appeared in the Football Echo of 5th October 1929 A Long Line of Goalkeepers; Stories of "Teddy" Doig Recalled SUNDERLAND have had a line of famous goalkeepers almost without break from the far off days of the "Team of All the Talents," so styled by the late William…

Len Shackleton – The Clown Prince Of Soccer

August 30, 2016August 31, 2016 by Ryehill

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Len Shackleton The Clown Prince Of Soccer October 1956, the legendary Sunderland footballer Len Shackleton warms up before a match at Roker Park “Shackleton’s great display on his debut at Roker Park for the Wearsiders left some of the following thoughts: 1. Shackleton, even at £20,000 is a…

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