Summary
As Steve Bruce masterminds Sunderland's latest bid for FA Cup glory with today's tie at Portsmouth, sports writer Andy Richardson reflects on the achievements of the last Tynesider to bring a piece of silverware to Wearside, courtesy of a new book released to mark the achievement
HOSTILITY rather than hospitality has long been the order of the day when those of a Black and White persuasion visit Wearside. So you are left to marvel at the bravery - or should that be foolhardiness? - of Newcastle great Jackie Milburn when he defended one of his former team-mates against the rising anger of a Roker Park crowd.See the full content of this document
Extract
Clough-Revie Rivalry Extended to Stokoe
Milburn was sitting in the press box in December 1972 as the home team struggled to break down a resolute Preston North End.
The Newcastle United striker, by then earning his corn for the News of the World, became incensed by the abuse his former teammate Bob Stokoe was getting from Sunderland supporters.Milburn threw his pen at a fan who'd been berating the club's recently-appointed manager with shouts of "get back to the black and w...See the full content of this document
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