11 photos of Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup heroes enjoying life away from the pitch
Ever wondered what Sunderland’s 1973 team did during their time off the pitch?
Here’s the answer with 11 great archive photos of Bob Stokoe’s side relaxing, recuperating, training, recording songs and more.
We found all these scenes in the Sunderland Echo archives and we are sharing them once again 50 years on.
Have a look as Bobby Kerr plays snooker, Jimmy Montgomery and Richie Pitt practise their golf skills and Vic Halom relaxes with a look through the Sunderland Echo.
Have a look as Bobby Kerr plays snooker, Jimmy Montgomery and Richie Pitt practise their golf skills and Vic Halom relaxes with a look through the Sunderland Echo.
5. Pop stars
Players left Roker Park to record ''Sunderland All Of The Way'' at a Manchester studio. Some of the players are pictured above rehearsing with comedian Bobby Knoxall and youngsters who provided the chorus. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Lots of laughs in training
Sunderland players pictured in high spirits at their Selsdon Park training headquarters. Pictured are (left to right) Billy Hughes and Richie Pitt on the shoulders of Mick Horswill and Trevor Swinburne, Vic Halom, Joe Bolton, David Young, Bobby Kerr, Jimmy Montgomery, Arthur Cox (trainer-coach) and Billy Elliott (trainer). Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. On the treatment table
Mick McGovern, recovering from a cartilage operation, looks on as Sunderland's physiotherapist, John Watters, gives Ron Guthrie treatment in 1973. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. A chat before the journey
Sunderland players took part in a workout at Washington New Town Gym before leaving for Buxton and the FA Cup semi final preparations. Photo: Sunderland Echo