Born in Bishop Auckland in 1918, Freddie signed for the Town in December 1936 after being spotted playing junior football in the north-east.
Reputedly only 5’3” he was given a chance for four games...
A product of the F.A.School of Excellence as well as an England schoolboy and Youth international, Peter was snapped up by Sheffield Wednesday where he was coached by ex-Luton hero Ricky Hill.
When...
Goalkeeper Ben holds an unwanted record having conceded the fastest ever goal in an F.A.Cup final when Chelsea’s Roberto Di Matteo scored after only 42 seconds against his Middlesbrough...
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Born in Bishop Auckland in 1918, Freddie signed for the Town in December 1936 after being spotted playing junior football in the north-east. Reputedly only 5’3” he was given a chance for four games...
A product of the F.A.School of Excellence as well as an England schoolboy and Youth international, Peter was snapped up by Sheffield Wednesday where he was coached by ex-Luton hero Ricky Hill. When...
Goalkeeper Ben holds an unwanted record having conceded the fastest ever goal in an F.A.Cup final when Chelsea’s Roberto Di Matteo scored after only 42 seconds against his Middlesbrough...