Bob Stokoe's managerial talents led Sunderland to glory in 1973. Here's a taster of the man in action.Bob Stokoe's managerial talents led Sunderland to glory in 1973. Here's a taster of the man in action.
Bob Stokoe's managerial talents led Sunderland to glory in 1973. Here's a taster of the man in action.

Nine pictures of Bob Stokoe during Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup run

Bob Stokoe was the man who made the dreams come true in 1973.
By Chris Cordner
Published 30th Apr 2023, 11:36 GMT
Updated 30th Apr 2023, 11:37 GMT

The Sunderland manager took Sunderland from the bottom half of the old Second Division to the top half of the table.

But more importantly, he led the Black Cats to Wembley and an FA Cup Final victory which fans will never forget.

We dipped into the Echo archives to find these great photos of the man known across Wearside of The Messiah.

Bob Stokoe takes a first look around Roker Park after becoming Sunderland manager in 1972.

1. Just arrived

Bob Stokoe takes a first look around Roker Park after becoming Sunderland manager in 1972. Photo: SE

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Bob was pictured during the Sunderland players' last training session before the 6th round Cup tie with Luton Town in March 1973.

2. Taking charge

Bob was pictured during the Sunderland players' last training session before the 6th round Cup tie with Luton Town in March 1973. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Next stop Hillsborough. The scenes in the Roker Park dressing room after the win against Luton.

3. Time for celebration

Next stop Hillsborough. The scenes in the Roker Park dressing room after the win against Luton. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Sunderland manager Bob Stokoe walks out of the tunnel to thousands of adoring fans.

4. Meeting the crowds

Sunderland manager Bob Stokoe walks out of the tunnel to thousands of adoring fans. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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