1961–62 Sunderland A.F.C. season
1961–62 season | |||
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Chairman | Syd Collings | ||
Manager | Alan Brown | ||
Stadium | Roker Park | ||
Division Two | 3rd | ||
FA Cup | Round 4 | ||
League Cup | Round 5 | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Clough (29) All: Clough (34) | ||
Highest home attendance | 57,666 vs Newcastle United (21 April) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 21,706 vs Charlton Athletic (14 March) | ||
Average home league attendance | 32,982 | ||
Biggest win | 7-2 vs Swansea Town (9 December) | ||
Biggest defeat | 1-4 vs Liverpool (30 August) | ||
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The 1961–62 season was Sunderland's 78th year in existence and 4th consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Summary
During June, Northern Irish Forward Ian Lawther was transferred out to Blackburn Rovers.[1] Also Johnny Goodchild[2] and Jackie Maltby left the club.[3][4] In July 1961, one of Clough's transfer requests was finally accepted and he moved to Boro's local rivals Sunderland for £55,000.[5] However, a poor start and a final day draw at Swansea saw the team finish third, a point behind Leyton Orient and nine points behind deserved champions Liverpool led by the inspirational Bill Shankly.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
In | |||
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Pos. | Name | from | Type |
FW | Brian Clough | Middlesbrough | £55,000 |
FW | George Herd | Clyde F.C. |
Out | |||
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Pos. | Name | To | Type |
FW | Ian Lawther | Blackburn Rovers | £18,000 |
FW | Johnny Goodchild | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
FW | Jackie Maltby | Darlington F.C. | |
MF | Reg Pearce | Luton Town F.C. |
Results
Division One
League table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Liverpool (C, P) | 42 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 99 | 43 | 2.302 | 62 | Promotion to the First Division |
2 | Leyton Orient (P) | 42 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 69 | 40 | 1.725 | 54 | |
3 | Sunderland | 42 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 85 | 50 | 1.700 | 53 | |
4 | Scunthorpe United | 42 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 86 | 71 | 1.211 | 49 | |
5 | Plymouth Argyle | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 75 | 75 | 1.000 | 46 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Results by round
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Champions, Promoted to 1962-63 Division One; = Promoted to 1962-63 Division One; = Relegated to 1962-63 Division Three
Matches
19 August 1961 1 | Walsall | 4-3 | Sunderland | Walsall |
Tony Richards ![]() ![]() ![]() Tommy Wilson ![]() |
16 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Fellows Park Attendance: 18,420 Referee: FV Stringer |
23 August 1961 2 | Liverpool | 3-0 | Sunderland | Liverpool |
Roger Hunt ![]() ![]() Kevin Lewis ![]() |
21 | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 48,963 Referee: W Clements |
26 August 1961 3 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Stoke City | Sunderland |
Amby Fogarty ![]() ![]() |
17 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 34,183 Referee: J Parkinson |
30 August 1961 4 | Sunderland | 1-4 | Liverpool | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() |
20 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 47,261 Referee: LJ Tirebuck |
2 September 1961 5 | Bristol Rovers | 3-2 | Sunderland | Bristol |
Geoff Bradford ![]() ![]() |
17 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Eastville Stadium Attendance: 12,214 Referee: JK Taylor |
9 September 1961 6 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Leeds United | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() ![]() |
15 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 30,737 Referee: W Crossley |
16 September 1961 7 | Norwich City | 3-1 | Sunderland | Norwich |
Ray Savino ![]() Jimmy Conway ![]() Jimmy Hill ![]() |
18 | ![]() |
Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 21,910 Referee: KG Aston |
19 September 1961 8 | Bury | 3-2 | Sunderland | Bury |
Bill Holden ![]() Don Watson ![]() Frank Beaumont ![]() |
19 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 17,095 Referee: AW Sparling |
23 September 1961 9 | Sunderland | 4-0 | Scunthorpe United | Sunderland |
George Herd ![]() ![]() Amby Fogarty ![]() ![]() |
17 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 35,112 Referee: F Cowen |
27 September 1961 10 | Sunderland | 3-0 | Bury | Sunderland |
Clough ![]() ![]() ![]() |
13 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 39,893 |
30 September 1961 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1-1 | Sunderland | Brighton |
Tony Nicholas ![]() |
13 | ![]() |
Stadium: Goldstone Ground Attendance: 17,070 Referee: DW Smith |
7 October 1961 12 | Derby County | 1-1 | Sunderland | Derby |
Bill Curry ![]() |
11 | ![]() |
Stadium: Baseball Ground Attendance: 16,452 Referee: G McCabe |
14 October 1961 13 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Leyton Orient | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() ![]() |
8 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 36,870 Referee: J Kelly |
21 October 1961 14 | Preston North End | 1-0 | Sunderland | Preston |
Charlie Hurley ![]() |
4 | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 17,973 Referee: JE Carr |
28 October 1961 15 | Sunderland | 5-0 | Plymouth Argyle | Sunderland |
Harry Hooper ![]() ![]() Brian Clough ![]() ![]() ![]() |
3 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 30,023 Referee: E Crawford |
4 November 1961 16 | Huddersfield Town | 0-0 | Sunderland | Huddersfield |
3 | Stadium: Leeds Road Attendance: 19,017 Referee: J Mitchell |
11 November 1961 17 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Middlesbrough | Sunderland |
Harry Hooper ![]() George Herd ![]() |
3 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 48,428 Referee: H Richards |
18 November 1961 18 | Southampton | 0-2 | Sunderland | Southampton |
George O'Brien ![]() Derek Reeves ![]() |
6 | Stadium: The Dell Attendance: 16,690 Referee: RE Smith |
25 November 1961 19 | Sunderland | 2-2 | Luton Town | Sunderland |
Harry Hooper ![]() Brian Clough ![]() |
5 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 32,763 Referee: AW Luty |
2 December 1961 20 | Newcastle United | 2-2 | Sunderland | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
Len White ![]() Johnny McGuigan ![]() |
5 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 53,991 Referee: V James |
9 December 1961 21 | Sunderland | 7-2 | Swansea Town | Sunderland |
Amby Fogarty ![]() ![]() ![]() Brian Clough ![]() ![]() ![]() Harry Hooper ![]() |
3 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 27,560 Referee: P Rhodes |
16 December 1961 22 | Sunderland | 3-0 | Walsall | Sunderland |
Jack Overfield ![]() ![]() Brian Clough ![]() |
3 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 30,690 Referee: H Webb |
23 December 1961 23 | Stoke City | 0-1 | Sunderland | Stoke-on-Trent |
Bill Asprey ![]() |
3 | Stadium: Victoria Ground Attendance: 25,273 Referee: J Parkinson |
26 December 1961 24 | Charlton Athletic | 0-2 | Sunderland | Charlton |
Mike Bailey ![]() Roy Matthews ![]() |
4 | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 18,342 Referee: TW Dawes |
13 January 1962 25 | Sunderland | 6-1 | Bristol Rovers | Sunderland |
Harry Hooper ![]() Jimmy O'Neill ![]() ![]() Jimmy McNab ![]() Dave Bumpstead ![]() Willie McPheat ![]() |
5 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 32,650 Referee: JS Pickles |
20 January 1962 26 | Leeds United | 0-1 | Sunderland | Leeds |
Eric Smith ![]() |
7 | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 17,763 Referee: KR Tuck |
3 February 1962 27 | Sunderland | 2-0 | Norwich City | Sunderland |
Jimmy O'Neill ![]() Willie McPheat ![]() |
5 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 26,643 Referee: NN Hough |
10 February 1962 28 | Scunthorpe United | 1-3 | Sunderland | Scunthorpe |
Johnny McGuigan ![]() John Kaye ![]() Brian Godfrey ![]() |
7 | ![]() |
Stadium: Old Show Ground Attendance: 11,656 Referee: KA Collinge |
17 February 1962 29 | Sunderland | 0-0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Sunderland |
6 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 22,575 Referee: JE Carr |
24 February 1962 30 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Derby County | Sunderland |
Charlie Hurley ![]() George Herd ![]() |
7 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 22,143 Referee: J Mitchell | |
Note: Goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery first match as Division Two starter. |
3 March 1962 31 | Leyton Orient | 1-1 | Sunderland | Leyton (London) |
Norman Deeley ![]() |
7 | ![]() |
Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 19,972 Referee: FV Stringer |
14 March 1962 32 | Sunderland | 4-1 | Charlton Athletic | Sunderland |
George Herd ![]() ![]() Jimmy O'Neill ![]() Stan Anderson ![]() |
7 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 21,706 Referee: GW Grundy |
17 March 1962 33 | Plymouth Argyle | 2-3 | Sunderland | Plymouth |
George Kirby ![]() Wilf Carter ![]() ![]() |
7 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 16,726 Referee: Fl.Lt. Mason |
21 March 1962 34 | Sunderland | 0-0 | Preston North End | Sunderland |
6 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 21,714 Referee: V James |
24 March 1962 35 | Sunderland | 3-1 | Huddersfield Town | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() ![]() ![]() |
5 | ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 26,412 Referee: W Crossley |
31 March 1962 36 | Middlesbrough | 0-1 | Sunderland | Middlesbrough |
4 | ![]() |
Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 35,666 Referee: A Edge |
7 April 1962 37 | Sunderland | 3-0 | Southampton | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() George Herd ![]() Harry Hooper ![]() |
4 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 28,865 Referee: K Dagnall | ||
Note: Goalkeeper Peter Wakeham last match of the season as Division Two starter. |
14 April 1962 38 | Luton Town | 2-1 | Sunderland | Luton |
Dave Pacey ![]() |
3 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 9,571 Referee: CW Kingston |
21 April 1962 39 | Sunderland | 3-0 | Newcastle United | Sunderland |
George Herd ![]() ![]() Willie McPheat ![]() |
3 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 57,666 Referee: AW Luty |
23 April 1962 40 | Sunderland | 4-0 | Rotherham United | Sunderland |
Harry Hooper ![]() Charlie Hurley ![]() Willie McPheat ![]() Brian Clough ![]() |
3 | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 38,903 Referee: J Parkinson |
24 April 1962 41 | Rotherham United | 0-3 | Sunderland | Rotherham |
Ray Lancaster ![]() |
2 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Millmoor Attendance: 8,674 Referee: LJ Hamer |
28 April 1962 42 | Swansea Town | 1-1 | Sunderland | Swansea |
Brayley Reynolds ![]() |
3 | ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Vetch Field Attendance: 18,071 Referee: JK Taylor | |
Note: Swansea Town avoided relegation to Division Three by clinching the draw. |
League Cup
13 September 1961 1 | Bolton Wanderers | 1-1 | Sunderland | Bolton |
Dennis Stevens ![]() |
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Stadium: Burnden Park Attendance: 13,125 |
25 September 1961 replay | Sunderland | 1-0 | Bolton Wanderers | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 19,557 Referee: AW Sparling |
4 October 1961 2 | Sunderland | 5-2 | Walsall | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() ![]() ![]() Jimmy McNab ![]() Ken Hill ![]() |
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Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 29,558 Referee: J Powell |
15 November 1961 3 | Sunderland | 2-1 | Hull City | Sunderland |
George Herd ![]() Harry Hooper ![]() |
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Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 15,969 Referee: W Crossley |
13 December 1961 4 | bye |
7 February 1962 5 | Sunderland | 1-4 | Norwich City | Sunderland |
Brian Clough ![]() |
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Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 17,813 Referee: A Holland |
FA Cup
6 January 1962 Round 3 | Southampton | 2-2 | Sunderland | Southampton |
George O'Brien ![]() ![]() Stan Anderson ![]() |
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Stadium: The Dell Attendance: 22,248 Referee: P Bye |
10 January 1962 replay | Sunderland | 3-0 | Southampton | Sunderland |
Willie McPheat ![]() George Herd ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 58,527 Referee: P Bye |
27 January 1962 Round 4 | Sunderland | 0-0 | Port Vale | Sunderland |
Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 49,468 Referee: HP Hackney |
31 January 1962 replay | Port Vale | 3-1 | Sunderland | Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent) |
Brian Jackson ![]() Harry Poole ![]() Arthur Longbottom ![]() |
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Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 28,226 Referee: HP Hackney |
Statistics
Squad statistics
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Division One | FA Cup | League Cup | ||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
Goalkeeper | ![]() |
Peter Wakeham | 38 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
Full Back | ![]() |
Cec Irwin | 40 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Central Defender | ![]() |
Charlie Hurley | 42 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Central Defender | ![]() |
Jimmy McNab | 51 | 3 | 42 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
Full Back | ![]() |
Len Ashurst | 51 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Winger | ![]() |
Harry Hooper | 41 | 11 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
Wing Half | ![]() |
Stan Anderson | 46 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
Midfielder | ![]() |
George Herd | 39 | 13 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
Winger | ![]() |
Jack Overfield | 48 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
Inside Forward | ![]() |
Willie McPheat | 37 | 9 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
Centre Forward | ![]() |
Brian Clough | 43 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | |
Goalkeeper | ![]() |
Jimmy Montgomery | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Inside Forward | ![]() |
Amby Fogarty | 27 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
Central Defender | ![]() |
Dickie Rooks | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Full Back | ![]() |
Colin Nelson | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Winger | ![]() |
Jimmy Davison | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Forward | ![]() |
Jimmy O'Neill | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Central Defender | ![]() |
Martin Harvey | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Winger | ![]() |
John Dillon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Forward | ![]() |
Nick Sharkey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Midfielder | ![]() |
Danny Hegan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Midfielder | ![]() |
Alan Sproates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Inside Forward | ![]() |
Ally Murray | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Centre Forward | ![]() |
Colin Rutherford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Goalkeeper | ![]() |
Keith Hird | |||||||||
Wing Half | ![]() |
Joe Kiernan |
References
- ^ Sky Sports News notice of death 26/4/2010
- ^ "Hero To Zero For Goodchild". The Northern Echo. 25 July 2005. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
- ^ "Kids are all right!". Sunderland Echo. 13 December 2004. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Sunderland AFC 1957/58". roker-roar.com. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Brian Clough's career information from brianclough.com". Archived from the original on 6 April 2008.