Gordon Harris died today!

[Laeotaekhun]

I appreciate that the majority of our younger members may never have heard of him but he played over 120 times for us.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11695/9161186

RIP Gordon lad!

 

[Major Major]

I saw Bomber during the latter stages of his career with us and he wasn't too good. Slow and seemed 105 years old. Got a lot of stick from my memory. I am sure he was better when younger. RIP Bomber.

 

[Joe Boltons'left peg]

before my time ( just) but thanks for calling me a young un - RIP

 

[OLDROKERENDER]

Think he came to us late 70s. Had been a decent player in his day. Seemed past his best when he came to Sunderland. Decent penna taker though. Anyway RIP.

 

[vinegar hill]

Like has been said was just a bit past his best when he came to us but still played well.

 

[VHFC]

I remember him from the late sixties iirc he seemed ancient then.

RIP

 

[Joe Boltons'left peg]

he was late 60's not 70's wasn't he - if it was late 70's wasn't before my time but I'm obviously older and more senile than I thought because I don't have a memory of seeing him for the lads

 

[Lord Alfred]

'The Colonel' as he was known......not a bad player for us to be fair. Scored 15 goals more than Cattermole has for us. Capped once for England in 1966 when he came on as a sub for Bobby Charlton. Past his best but they all were when we got them....Joe Baker and Frank Worthington were two more in that mould.

 

[Bob Stokoes Hat]

So sad to hear that! I know that Monty and the boys will be aware of it as well, it's always sad news when an ex player dies, especially those that you have seen playing.

 

[old git two]

I saw Bomber during the latter stages of his career with us and he wasn't too good. Slow and seemed 105 years old. Got a lot of stick from my memory. I am sure he was better when younger. RIP Bomber.

Correct.....

But thanks for the time you spent in the famous Red and White Gordon. RIP

 

[peanutstannerabag]

He played for South Shields FC in Northern Premier League at end of his career

 

[Deleted User 11453]

What a great photo, they don't do them like that any more.

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[rowley2]

RIP " Granda".
As with a few down the years he was way past his best when he played for us, moving along at a crawl.
He was though ,I've read elsewhere, a flying winger in his youth!

 

[Johnap]

Sad news. Yes he was a bit slow and past his best when he came to us - as said just like Joe Baker was. He was here 68 to 72 and he even played centre half once.

He was a good penalty taker.

RIP Gordon

 

[Swindon Mackem]

RIP "Grandad" Harris, as others have already said he was in the twilight of his career when we signed him in the late 60's. He was part of the team that won at Old Trafford 2-1 in 68 that stopped them winning the league on the last day.

 

[marley's ghost]

Remember him from my earlier days at Roker. His gait was a waddle, as if his shorts were a bit too long and tight

 

[eddtheduck]

He was that slow he was chasing a through ball played by George Herd and the referee went past him

 

[Monument View]

Rest in peace bonny lad. my old midfield meastro
You were ten times the player than Seb Larrson espouses to be.

 

[jcrossan]

Past his prime by the time he arrived with us. Always gave it his best though

RIP

 

[spiritofcharlie]

Think he came to us late 70s. Had been a decent player in his day. Seemed past his best when he came to Sunderland. Decent penna taker though. Anyway RIP.

Late 60s shirley? To replace Slim Jim.