ON THIS DAY

Following on from the exploits of Bobby and Jackie a third Charlton brother - Tommy - made his England footballing debut....at the age of 72. A Rotherham player - well a player for Mature Millers in Rotherham - Tommy made his debut for the England Over 60's side in the first ever Walking Football international. The match against Italy was won 3-1 by England which was played at Brighton's Amex Stadium. Tommy certainly had the look of Bobby about him but he didn't manage a goal on his debut although he had two good attempts during the fixture. 14 th May

Sunderland played their final match at Roker Park. Sunderland beat Liverpool 1-0 in a friendly fixture with John Mullin scoring the last goal at the famous old ground. Liverpool had been the visitors for the first match at Roker Park, 99 years earlier on 10th September 1898, for a First Division fixture which the home side had also won 1-0.

Lou Macari’s testimonial match at Old Trafford between Manchester United and his former club, Celtic, attracted a crowd of 40,140 which included over 15,000 Celtic fans. Macari played one half for each side. The £85,000 receipts were the record at the time for a testimonial match in Britain.