Sons of The Wear
Winger
That’s right. Was a big mate of Sunderland East End boxing promoter Tommy Conroy.Johnny Watters was the man.
Legend was Johnny, used to enjoy a bit craic with him in the Grange. He played for Celtic in an old firm derby in front of a then world record crowd.
Smoked like a chimney and on one occasion set fire to his white Physio coat when he tried to stub a fag out and hide it when manager Alan Brown, a strict disciplinarian and anti-smoker walked in as he was administering treatment to an injured player.
Lovely bloke who liked a whisky and had time for everyone. There was hardly a Scottish football legend of his era he didn’t know-Shankly (who played for Preston against SAFC in the 37 cup final), Stein etc.
Massive old school character who are in short supply these days.
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