Clubs played for: Sunderland, Blyth Spartans (1968-1975)
Born: 1951
Birthplace: Ryhope
Position: Defender
Biography: A defender he played in Sunderland's 1973 F.A.Cup winning team. He played for Sunderland between 1968-74. A cruciate ligament injury ended his professional career aged just 23. He then qualified as a teacher at first teaching PE and then maths. He is currently Head of Year for maths at Seaham School Of Technology.
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