Sunderland fans will love these photos of Old Big 'Ead!Sunderland fans will love these photos of Old Big 'Ead!
Sunderland fans will love these photos of Old Big 'Ead!

The brilliant forgotten archive photos of former Sunderland goal machine Brian Clough

Brian Clough was a popular goal machine for Sunderland before a career-ending clash with Bury goalkeeper Chris Harker ended his playing days prematurely.

A North East legend, Clough Clough played for Billingham Synthonia before his national service in the RAF between 1953 and 1955. Following this, he became a prolific striker for his home town club Middlesbrough scoring 204 goals in 222 league matches.

He then netted 54 goals in 61 starts for Sunderland before injury cut short his career.