#78: Dickie Davis 1946-1954 Pts: 33 Apps: 154 Goals: 79 Before SuperKev in 1999/2000, Dickie Davis had been the last Sunderland player to finish as the top division’s top scorer. Davis’ tally of 25 goals in 1949/50 gave him the golden boot and put Sunderland 3rd in the league. Capable of playing as an inside-forward or as a centre-forward, Davis was a very useful player whose opportunism gave him such an impressive goal tally. Davis ended his career at Darlington, where he averaged a goal every 3 games. Davis spent 3 seasons at Feethams before retiring at 35.
#80: John Harvey 1889-91 & 1892-97 Points: 32 Appearances: 108 Goals: 17 John Harvey was a tenacious diminutive midfielder who played for both Sunderland and Newcastle. The central feature of Harvey’s play was his exceptional partnership with Johnny Campbell. The two men enjoyed a great understanding, and played together for the Lads and the Scum. In his second spell with Sunderland, Harvey won a League Championship in 1893. Amazingly neither Harvey nor Campbell were capped by Scotland. This is truly astounding with Campbell as his goal tally of 150 goals in 215 games certainly isn't bad. #79: tom porteous 1889-1894 Pts: 32 Apps: 93 Goals: 0 Tom Porteous was right-back in the " Team of All the Talents” and has the distinction of being Sunderland’s first England international. Porteous gained his solitary cap against Wales in the familiar surroundings of the Newcastle Road ground. Porteous was a speedy, tough-tackling defender, who always looked to find his team-mates when clearing his lines. In his 5 seasons with Sunderland, Porteous enjoyed great success, winning the League Championship in both 1892 and 1893. In both of these illustrious seasons, Porteous was an ever present. #78: Dickie Davis 1946-1954 Pts: 33 Apps: 154 Goals: 79 Before SuperKev in 1999/2000, Dickie Davis had been the last Sunderland player to finish as the top division’s top scorer. Davis’ tally of 25 goals in 1949/50 gave him the golden boot and put Sunderland 3rd in the league. Capable of playing as an inside-forward or as a centre-forward, Davis was a very useful player whose opportunism gave him such an impressive goal tally. Davis ended his career at Darlington, where he averaged a goal every 3 games. Davis spent 3 seasons at Feethams before retiring at 35. #77: James Oakley 1922-1930 Pts: 33 Apps: 90 Goals: 0 Blyth-born James Oakley was a right-back who was never able to firmly establish himself in the team because of the superb form of Warney Cresswell. Despite being considered a reserve, Oakley usually made a significant contribution to the first-team every season. During his time with the Lads, the team achieved relative success in the top flight. Sunderland finished 3rd in Division 1 in 1924, 1926, and 1927. Oakley wasn’t even able to secure the right-back spot when Cresswell left the club in 1927. New signing Bill Murray obtained the position and kept it for the next 10 years. #76: Dave Watson 1970-1975 Pts: 33 Apps: 209 Goals: 33 Sunderland’s most capped England international, Dave Watson was an integral figure in the 1973 cup run. Watson featured at both centre-forward and centre-half during the campaign, and scored vital goals in the 3rd and 4th rounds, and the quarter final against Luton. In the final, Watson reverted to centre-half and was the foundation to the team’s success. In 1975, Watson secured a transfer to high-flying Man City where he enjoyed League Cup success and a 1st Division Runners-up medal in 1976/77. In total, Watson was capped 65 times by England, 14 of these whilst at Roker. #75: Eddie Burbanks 1935-1948 Pts: 33 Apps: 152 Goals: 28 When Jimmy Connor was seriously injured in the FA Cup 4th round in 1937, Sunderland turned to Eddie Burbanks as a replacement. Burbanks had been recruited from non-league football in the Midlands, and quickly adapted to life in the top division. In the Cup Final, Burbanks scored the third goal of the 3-1 victory, as Sunderland clinched the Cup for the first time in their history. Burbanks was a polished left-winger despite being naturally right footed. After leaving Sunderland, Burbanks joined former team-mate Raich Carter who had been appointed as Hull's player-manager. #74: Fred Hall 1946-1955 Pts: 34 Apps: 224 Goals: 1 Fred Hall was another subscriber to the Paul Butler School of pie eating (see William Gibson, number 65 on the list). Joining Sunderland in 1945, Hall’s weight had risen dramatically since his pre-war career with Blackburn. However, Hall was a very able and versatile defender, able to play anywhere along the back line. After arriving at Sunderland, Hall was soon appointed captain and proved a very influential and commanding figure in defence. Despite Hall’s admirable leadership skills, Sunderland remained trophy-less during his time at the club. #73: George Mulhall 1962-1969 Pts: 34 Apps: 289 Goals: 66 Before joining Sunderland, George Mulhall had enjoyed a successful spell at Aberdeen where he had scored 42 goals in 150 games. A professional from the age of 15, Mulhall was a pacey left winger who had an eye for goal. Mulhall joined a Sunderland side that was chasing promotion with Brian Clough scoring goals for fun. Unfortunately, Clough’s career ending injury in December 1962 severely affected the team and Sunderland weren’t promoted until the following season. Together with Charlie Hurley, Mulhall was released on a free transfer in 1969 and allowed to negotiate his own contract. #72: Colin McLatchie 1898-1902 Pts: 34 Apps: 130 Goals: 29 Colin McLatchie was a big, powerful left-winger who became the first Sunderland player since Johnny Campbell to register double figures in goals in a season. McLatchie was a very direct winger who loved to get into the penalty box. His blistering left foot shot gave him a respectable goal tally during his time with the Lads. During his time at Sunderland, McLatchie won the League Championship in 1902. His performances at other clubs were less impressive, and he failed to make an impression at either Grimsby or Preston. #71: Niall Quinn 1996-2002 Pts: 35 Apps: 219 Goals: 67 The Lord of the Disco Pants arrived at Sunderland from Man City to spearhead Sunderland’s Premiership campaign of 1996/97. Unfortunately, Quinny’s first season was largely an anti-climax, as he suffered knee ligament damage. When joined by Kevin Phillips the following season though, Quinny became a different player. His exquisite control, fantastic knockdowns and quality headers made the Quinn-Phillips combination the most dangerous in Division 1. After 2 years of tormenting Division 1 defences, Quinn and Phillips turned their sites on the Premiership with devastating results. Undoubtedly Quinny’s greatest moments came at Sid James Park. In 2000/01, Quinny scored the winner to beat the scum 2-1. Quinn’s head met Mickey Gray’s huge looping cross and the ball flew into the top corner. Despite giving away the penalty that Sorensen saved from She-Ra, Sunderland held on to win and Quinny’s disco pants were definitely the best.
Thank's for the info Syd, ashamed to say I had never heard of him. My da isn't really into football so I haven't had much of the history passed down. Took a free school ticket in about 89 for my obsession to start.
#78: Dickie Davis 1946-1954 Pts: 33 Apps: 154 Goals: 79 Before SuperKev in 1999/2000, Dickie Davis had been the last Sunderland player to finish as the top divisionâs top scorer. Davisâ tally of 25 goals in 1949/50 gave him the golden boot and put Sunderland 3rd in the league. Capable of playing as an inside-forward or as a centre-forward, Davis was a very useful player whose opportunism gave him such an impressive goal tally. Davis ended his career at Darlington, where he averaged a goal every 3 games. Davis spent 3 seasons at Feethams before retiring at 35. Dickies sister was the famous Nitty Nora, and many a school in those days had Nora round for a visit
Hated Algebra lol but two minuses made a plus i think lol Anyway im lets say Optomistic and looking forward to the season.
Dont worry Syd i have an eye on them, wont let it get out of hand, i know the years are rolling fast but i bet Oscar is looking forward to the 69 party
Your fans are being negative as it seems your buying a lot of average/over rated players from other teams, filling your squad with below par players or signing young stars who wont get much of a chance so I expect sunderland to struggle next season as imo your manager is making too many signings without really understanding what his team will be.
