Len Ashurst RIP

Sunderland AFC

We are immensely saddened to learn of the passing of Sunderland AFC legend Len Ashurst.

Our thoughts are with Len's family and friends at this incredibly sad time.

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https://safc.com/news/club-news/2021/september/len-ashurst-obituary

 

Ah man. First manager I remember, not old enough to remember him playing for us. RIP fella

 

So sad another club legend passes, RIP Len, Godspeed

 

A no nonsense full back who was part of the great 'Hurley' era team. He joined us because as part of his deal we found him a job to continue his apprenticeship as a printer. RIP Len, you left us 'oldies' with lots of wonderful memories.

 

Could you imagine using that sentence to a young footballer nowadays? “You can play for us, but you’ve got to work fir a living too”!!!!

 

Actually it was Len who insisted on the job as part of the deal because he wasn't sure he would make it as a full time professional. He got that bit wrong thankfully.

 

One of the first players I remember seeing. Sad loss.

 

RIP Len.

Unfortunately not a memorable moment managerial wise but a great player.

Nobby Stiles on Len Ashurst
"In a match at Old Trafford I had Len by the throat. I quickly let go when I realised the consequences".

RIP Len.

 

I know but, as a kid under 10, anyone involved with my football club was a hero to me! Players, managers, chairmen.

 

over 400 appearances, true legend R.I.P. Len

 

I think Len was forgiven for his management failure due to his stature as a player. Surely you didn't like the next manager ?

 

RIP Len
Hard as nails on the pitch an absolute gentleman off it
Another legend gone

 

True legend will be sadly missed RIP Len

 

Didnt see him play but a big part of Sunderlands history. Hopefully some mark of respect at todays game. RIP.

 

When I think back about Sunderland teams, they always start Montgomery, Irwin, Ashurst….
A sad day.

 

RIP - a sad day

 

Quite right. So hard he made Joe Bolton look like a right pansy but never 'dirty' and yes, such a gent off the pitch.

 

Loved the way he took no prisoner's, i'm sure len and joe bolton were related, in some way, down the track.
He is a true sunderland hero R.I.P LEN ASHURST.
Thank's mate, god bless.

 

At first, I thought it was great….. Local lad. Come from a good position at Southampton… then destroyed us!! But I loved the third division in 87/88. One of my favourite seasons! I have him to thank for putting us there. I was starting to know more about it by then as well.