Updated: 02-01-26
I signed school boy and YTS with Chelsea in 1985 but left in 1987 to join Sunderland. I went on loan to Hartlepool in 1989 and suffered a severe knee injury in 1989. I played many times for HUFC in the Northumberland Cup and for the youth/reserve team but never actually made it in to the first team before injury ended my career. I am now a BSc (hons) and employed as an Account Manager for a leading OEM.
Updated: 02-01-26
He was my grandad
Updated: 02-01-26
Gary bought my sons house within the last 2 years and now lives in Burton on Trent, where he was born.
Updated: 02-01-26
When Joe Baker signed for Raith Rovers we knew we had a seriously great player. My memory of him was a game against Berwick Rangers he scored 5 goals in an 8-1 victory for Raith.
Updated: 29-12-25
Had the pleasure of playing against my boyhood hero for Kings Lynn v Burton Albion. Ian was player manager and he tore us apart…..0-5
Updated: 29-12-25
Funniest man ever! Can still play football and golf at the ripe age of 83! I am privileged enough to have him as my grandad!
Updated: 29-12-25
I remember Mr Methley fondly. I worked in his fish and chip shop and he was always very nice to his staff and customers.
Updated: 29-12-25
I worked with Dave at Westwind Air Bearings. What a character, some of his stories were hilarious. He also briefly coached our works team. He was also manager at Poole Town FC.
Updated: 29-12-25
I knew him at Kenyngton Manor secondary school in Sunbury on Thames. We liked each other and I knew his brothers Graham and Sid (Cyril) too. He was very sweet and l was pleased when he became a footballer. I hope he’s well and happy. His brother Sid married my best friend Sue.
Updated: 20-12-25
Joe was my football coach at Rutherford School,talented man,it would be nice knowing the whereabouts of himself ,Mr Baldock,Mr Martin,Mr Johnson,Mr Mcsweeney has been seen lately,and of course John Popple our year master.