Stokoe "The Messiah" - Murray comments

Bob Murray has this evening spoken about the death of Bob Stokoe, nicknamed "The Messiah" by many Sunderland supporters.

Murray said, "It's very sad news.

"He was a total friend to me. When he came to help the club after the Lawrie McMenemy era he was so accommodating.

"He tried valiantly to help the club. He had a great love for Sunderland. He was proud of his achievements in his career at Newcastle but this club was in his heart.

"He had been very poorly for a long time and it's a very sad day. The 1973 FA Cup win is the club's greatest achievement in living memory."