No gloves, no leggings: The days when Sunday League players battled in the Sunderland snow

Now this brings back chilly Sunday morning memories! It’s the day when we turned out in the snow for a league match.

Back in the 1970s, and before players wore gloves or leggings, this was a typical scene on Sunderland’s local pitches.

Hats off to the teams of North Sands and The Bridge who gave everything during the Tyne and Wear League game 49 years ago this week.

Have a browse through the pictures and get in touch if it brings back memories for you, by emailing [email protected]

5. Battle in the air

Two players get stuck in during a midfield battle in the local league game. | se

A North Sands player clears the ball after an attack by The Bridge team in the 1976 encounter. | se

Players trying their best to stay upright during the slippery conditions in 1976 in Sunderland. | se

A player for The Bridge goes on the attack in the local league match 49 years ago. | se