Bob Stokoe appreciation thread

[cook]

was only born in 85, but me dad told me about stokoe at me at me first game. told me in 92 it cud happen again, but wudnt be as good as then.

that save is unreal, the celebrations even better.

hang in there bob

[Corvus]

The news is very sad, it will be an awful thing for his family to endure.

The "Stokoe's Stars" period, complete with all those flags and banners in the Fulwell End, was one of the best of my 42 seasons, and who around at the time will ever forget 5th May 1973. Bob Stokoe is a true Sunderland legend.

I was 9 at the time, what a night the Man City replay was. I was stood on a wooden crate looking over the top of the wall at the front of the clock stand paddock. The final was the first match I ever watched on a coloured telly, at one my dad's mates. It was unforgettable, remember them bringing the cup through the streets of Horden to what was then the Big Club.

My sympathies to Bob and his family at this time.

Bob you are the best.

Thank you

[godspeed]

His run across the pitch at the sound of the full-time whistle is as memorable as the save for me. All the best Bob.

[Exile]

Sad news about a man who was a bit of legend at Bury. Bob Stokoe was playing for Bury when he took on the role of player manager at the age of 31 in 1961. From a perilous position, he saved the club from relegation and sowed the seeds for one of the best sides we have seen bringing on Colin Bell, Alex Lindsay and others who went on to become first division players. Although he brought the team to Roker which ended Brian Clough's career, he also managed to beat the Mags every time we played them.

He left in 1965 to go to Charlton Athletic but, just as he did with Sunderland, he returned briefly for another period of management in 1977 to help the club through a period of crisis before going on to Blackpool.

His modesty, humour, steadiness and deep knoweldge of the game all shone through during that amazing cup run which first attracted my interest in Sunderland which remains to this day.

My thanks to Bob for his eeforts on behalf of both clubs and my deep sympathies to him and his family at this difficult time

[stubber]

Originally Posted by Exile

Sad news about a man who was a bit of legend at Bury. Bob Stokoe was playing for Bury when he took on the role of player manager at the age of 31 in 1961. From a perilous position, he saved the club from relegation and sowed the seeds for one of the best sides we have seen bringing on Colin Bell, Alex Lindsay and others who went on to become first division players. Although he brought the team to Roker which ended Brian Clough's career, he also managed to beat the Mags every time we played them.

He left in 1965 to go to Charlton Athletic but, just as he did with Sunderland, he returned briefly for another period of management in 1977 to help the club through a period of crisis before going on to Blackpool.

His modesty, humour, steadiness and deep knoweldge of the game all shone through during that amazing cup run which first attracted my interest in Sunderland which remains to this day.

My thanks to Bob for his eeforts on behalf of both clubs and my deep sympathies to him and his family at this difficult time

why does that audrey hepburn spend all day copying you?

she hasn't got an original thought in her pretty little head.

[SFMackem]

So, so sorry to hear this.

Best wishes Bob to you you and your family.

I met Bob a few times when I used to Caddy at Shields golf I can say he was exactly what a lot of people have said on here. KInd Modest and charming.

I know most people remember the final but two things from 1973 will always stick out for me. The first was Vic Halom's thunderbolt past Joe Corrigan at the Fulwell End in the fifth road replay. Never was a better goal in my opinion.
The second was Sir Bob with arms aloft, tears in his eyes, as we wouldn't go home after the defeat of Arsenal in the semi final. As a 16 year old little did I know what was in store for the next 30 years. But for that glorious Saturday we knew we were back, Wembley beckoned and a God was born on Wearside. All the best Bob.

I was 11 and went with my Mam and Sisters to my mam's bosses house because she had a colour telly. My Dad had gone to the match and he says to this day that he regrets not taking me. To me it doesn't matter. Bob, the true track suit manager, leading the boys out and then him legging it over to Monty at the end was probably best seen on that colour telly. My Dad was in the Leeds end!
Little did I suspect that I'd move to Leeds and that, irrespective of what happens in Leeds v Sunderland games now, I will always have the last word with my mates here.
Great respect and best wishes to you and the family, Bob. And thank you.