Ian Lawther

[Zimbo]

Just read on Sky news that Ian Lawther has passed away aged 71. R.I.P.
You gave us some good moments

[Sea Dog 2]

I had the privilege of seeing him play. Honest footballer and decent player.

[Zimbo]

Originally Posted by Sea Dog 2

I had the privilege of seeing him play. Honest footballer and decent player.

I remember seeing him score the equalizer against top division Blackburn in the cup (they got to the final that year. We sold him to Blackburn and, if I remember correctly, bought Brian Clough to replace him

[redgauntlet]

I have just heard that Ian Lawther, centre forward for Sunderland in the 1960-61 season, has died. He scored 24 goals in that season before being replaced by Brian Clough. RIP.

[Gallows Kebabs]

Originally Posted by redgauntlet

i have just heard that ian lawther, centre forward for sunderland in the 1960-61 season, has died. He scored 24 goals in that season before being replaced by brian clough. Rip.

rip

[stephen cartwright]

will get the run down off my dad tomorrow about this lad, before my time.

rip fella

[redgauntlet]

He had a good record here, scored around 18 goals in 1959-60 and 24 in 1960-61.

[Carino]

RIP fella

[stubber]

Condolences to friends & family. RIP.

[Sea Dog 2]

Originally Posted by Zimbo

I remember seeing him score the equalizer against top division Blackburn in the cup (they got to the final that year. We sold him to Blackburn and, if I remember correctly, bought Brian Clough to replace him

You are perfectly right my friend. Lawther was never going to be the goalscorer that Clough was but a very decent centre forward nevertheless.

Originally Posted by redgauntlet

He had a good record here, scored around 18 goals in 1959-60 and 24 in 1960-61.

I'm not 100% sure but I think they were all in the second division?