Magnificent Bobby was a star of the Sunderland Echo 'Pink' - and a dab hand in goal as well
The former Sunderland man got in touch to share multi-memories of his time as a goalie. It started with Hylton CW Juniors and progressed to include Boldon CW and Roker Boys Club.
He played in the Wearside League and for Town End Farm WMC on a Sunday in the CIU league as well as Spennymoor in the Northern League.
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Hide AdBut his highlight from times gone by was rushing to get the Football Echo, especially after he'd had a belter of a game in goal
Let’s take a look at one man’s memories of an institution.
The "Pink" was fabulous, said Bobby, now 72 and a resident of Shoreham-by-Sea.
He was a railway man by trade and spent his entire working life on the lines.
Despite 50 years of living away, Sunderland is still his home, says Bobby. The Lads are in his heart.
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