Anyone? Derek Forster. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Forster started his footballing career during his time at Manor Park School, in the Newcastle Schools Youth Team.[1] From here, he went on to make five appearances for England schools. In 1964 he signed for Sunderland as a youth apprentice, where he would become an understoody of record appearance holder Jimmy Montgomery.[1] While still in the youth side of the club, Forster was called up to the first team due to an injury to Montgomery, and started a game against Leicester City on 22 August 1964.[2] At 15 years 185 days old, he became the First Division's youngest ever player, as well as Sunderland's.[1]Forster signed his professional contract at the club in February 1966.[1] He made just 18 league appearances in his Sunderland career, spanning from 1964 to 1972, with Montgomery staying the first choice for the team until 1977.[1] At 5 foot 9 inches, he was significantly shorter than most goalkeepers in the top flight.
In a word (or two) . . . . not very He used to have 1 shot per season, which usually went out for a throw-in He had one of the best songs ever, though
If I remember correctly the club sacked him for dodgy cup final tickets dealing before the 73 cup final.
I always thought Dick was one of the most under-rated players in that team. And, given our RB position today, I'd kill to have one like him now. Used available space very well.
please log in to view this image Scored on this day 8 years ago on his debut in a 2-1 win over Spuds.
I was taken by my dad from Hull for my 10th birthday present to see one of my childhood favourites Len Shackleton. Seeing Stanley M was a bonus. Another player favourite was Raich Cater who was playing for Hull City that season as player manager.
When a new ground was mooted. http://ryehillfootball.co.uk/stories/the-owen-luder-sunderland-afc-stadium/
Aye was at that game one of my favourites remember my mate doing handbrake turns all the way down the main street in the city in a Datsun 180b think Hawley has a antique shop in Hull now.
