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| Bob 70-71 |
| Mick Channon | Ron Davies | Ken Jones | Terry Paine | Fred Kemp |
| David Walker | Hugh Fisher | Eric Martin | Jimmy Gabriel | |
| Tom Jenkins | John McGrath | Brian O'Neil | Bobby Stokes |
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See the John McGrath article from March 1970.
Details in 1970-71 season :
Founded : 1885
Ground : The Dell
Attendance record : 30,586 (- well actually 31,044, see Email October 2000)
League Champions : Nil (no change there I'm afraid !)
F.A.Cup : Nil (see above !)
Manager : Ted Bates (Click to see a picture of Ted.)
Born Thetford, 3 May 1918. Died 2 December 2003.
Note
The team in bold italics below represent the team for which the most league appearaces were made.
59-75 = 1959 the season the player signed up; to 1975-76 season the final season the player appeared.
The biographies are the ones that appeared in the 1970-71 Soccer Stars album.
241. Tony Byrne.
Born : Rathdowney (Republic of Ireland), 2 February, 1946.
"Originally a midfield player who switched to left-back from the middle line. Eire born international once a Millwall amateur thena paid performer there from August 1963. Moved to the Saints exactly a year later. Ht.5ft.7in. Wt.10.2."
Played : 1963-78 Millwall, Southampton, Hereford United, Newport County.
Southampton total : 93 (League) games, 12 (League) goals.
Career total : 221 (League) games, 13 (League) goals.
Internationals :
Republic of Ireland 14 caps.
242. Mick Channon. (Click name or picture to see
more information.)
Born : Orcheston, 28 November, 1948.
"Former Wiltshire county youth player who linked up with the club as an apprentice six years ago, making his reserve debut at the age of 15. Was a winger but now a striker from inside forward. Initial outing April 1966. Ht.6ft. Wt.11.6"
Played : 1965-85 Southampton, Manchester City, Southampton, Newcastle United, Bristol Rovers, Norwich City, Portsmouth.
Southampton total : 511 games, 185 goals (current Southampton record).
Career total : 718 games, 232 goals.
Internationals :
England 46 caps.
243. Ron Davies
.
Click to see a picture of Ron
Born : Holywell, 25 May, 1942.
"Welsh Under-23 international and now 19 full caps as a centre-forward dangerous in the air and on the ground. Cost a £55,000 fee when signed from Norwich City in August 1966 having earlier been with Chester and Luton. Ht.6ft. Wt.12.6."
Played : 1959-1975 Chester City, Luton Town, Norwich City, Southampton, Portsmouth, Manchester United, Millwall.
Southampton total : 240 games, 134 goals.
Career total : 549 games, 275 goals.
Internationals : Wales
29 caps.
244. Hugh Fisher.
See Hugh Fisher for more information.
Born : Glasgow, 9 January, 1944.
"This Scot from Glasgow came south with Blackpool for whom he became a paid performer in August 1962. Was transferred March 1967 in exchange for a £35,000 fee and now performs in either a midfield or forward role. Ht.5ft.8 1/2 in. Wt.10.3."
Played : 1963-77 Blackpool, Southampton, Southport.
Southampton total : 302 games, 7 goals.
Career total : 416 games, 9 goals.
Where are they now ?:
See Photographic Memory
245. Jimmy Gabriel.
Born : Dundee, 16 October, 1940.
"Had made over 300 first team appearances for Everton when he was signed in July, 1967 for £45,000. Had first joined them in 1960 at 19 from Dundee. Scottish Under-23 and one full cap. defensive or attacking half. Ht.5ft 9in. Wt.12.5."
Played : 1959-73 Everton, Southampton, Bournemouth, Swindon Town, Brentford.
Southampton total : 191 games, 25 goals.
Career total : 515 games, 62 goals.
Internationals : Scotland 2 caps.
Where are they now ?:
See Photographic Memory and Where...?
January 202
246. Denis Hollywood.
Born : Govan, 3 November, 1944.
"Despite his Scottish birth joined the club as a youngster and was added to the paid ranks in December 1961. Made his debut as a wing-half but has settled down in the back division. Youth and Under-23 international. Ht.5ft. 8in. Wt.11.6 3/4."
Played : 1962-71 Southampton
Southampton/Career
total : 234 games, 4 goals.
247. Tom Jenkins.
Born : Bethnal Green, 2 December, 1947.
"Wiry fair haired winger who cost £60,000 when secured from Reading in December 1969. Had spent seven months there after £5,000 move from Margate. A Londoner he was once an Orient apprentice and West Ham trialist. Ht.5ft. 9in. Wt.10.4."
Played : 1965-75, Leyton Orient, Reading, Southampton, Swindon Town.
Southampton total : 84 games, 4 goals.
Career total : 206 games, 13 goals.
Where are they now ?: Request
248. Fred Kemp.
Born : Italy, 27 February, 1946.
"Unusual background of an Italian birthplace, Exeter upbringing and a Wolves apprentice from school. Turned professional in April 1963 before moving to the Dell in June 1965. Invariably figures in amidfield role. Ht.5ft 8 1/2in. Wt.10.8."
Played : 1964-74 Wolves, Southampton, Blackpool, Halifax Town, Hereford United.
Southampton total : 61 games, 10 goals.
Career total : 210
games, 23 goals.
249. Joe Kirkup.
Born : Hexham, 17th December, 1939.
"Has been a professional since June 1957 when at 17 he was with West Ham. Full-back and ex-youth international he made his initial appearance against Manchester City in December 1958. Signed from Chelsea March 1968. Ht.5ft 11 in. Wt.12.1."
Played : 1958-1973 West Ham United, Chelsea, Southampton.
Southampton : 169 games, 3 goals.
Career total : 387
games, 11 goals.
250. John McGrath. (Click name or picture to see
more information).
Born : Manchester, 23rd August, 1938. Died 25th
December, 1998.
"Strong centre-back signed in February 1968 from Newcastle United where he spent seven seasons. Previously with Bury who had taken him on from school. Has played for the Football League and won Under-23 honours. Ht.6ft. Wt.12.7."
Played : 1956-1972 Bury, Newcastle United, Southampton, Brighton & H.A.(loan).
Southampton total : 168 games, 1 goal.
Career total 489 games,
5 goals.
251. Eric '0-7' Martin,
Born : Perth , 31st March, 1946.
"Perth born Scottish goalkeeper developed by Blairhall Colliery and moved to Dunfirmiline Athletic in 1963 at 18. Transferred in March 1967 and regained a regular spot last season. Has schools, youth and Under-23 caps. Ht.5ft 11in. Wt.11.10."
Played : 1966-74 Southampton.
Southampton / career total : 248 games, 0 goals.
Where are they now ?:
See Photographic Memory
252. Brian O'Neil.
Born : Bedlington, 4 January, 1944.
"A £75,000 close season signing from Burnley this hard-working little midfield player had originally turned professional in January 1961. Had his first senior outings in the 1962-63 season. Has League and Under-23 caps. Ht.6 3/4.in. Wt.11.4."
Played : 1962-75 Burnley, Southampton, Huddersfield Town.
Southampton total : 235 games, 22 goals.
Career total : 445 games, 41 goals.
Where are they now ?: Request
253. Terry Paine. (Click name or picture to see
more information.)
Born
: Winchester, 23 March, 1939.
"Converted from aright-winger into a midfield general and is the club's captain. Linked up with the Saints in 1956, turning professional in February 1957. Over 600 first team appearances, Under-23 and 19 full caps. Ht.5ft 8in. Wt.10.5."
Played : 1956-76 Southampton, Hereford United.
Southampton total : 713 games (current Southampton record), 160 goals (former Southampton record)
Career total : 824 games, 168 goals.
Internationals : 19
England caps (all gained at Southampton which was
formerly their record).
254. Bobby Stokes.
See Bobby Stokes for more information.
Born : Portsmouth : 30th January, 1951. Died 1995.
"Former England youth international striker who was an apprentice before turning professional on his 17th birthday in February 1968. League debut against Burnley in April 1969 and scored twice. Comes from Portsmouth. Ht.5ft.10in. Wt.12.2."
Played : 1968-77 Southampton, Portsmouth.
Southampton total : 216 games, 40 goals.
Career total : 240 games, 42 goals.
See FA Cup goals, Poll Results
See original artwork at Art About Face - Bobby Stokes
255. David Walker.
Born : Colne, 15 October, 1941.
"Used mostly as a tall defensive cover wearing a No.10 shirt. First associated with the club in May 1965 having previously been with Burnley, hwere he spent some years being groomed under the wing of half-back Adamson. Ht.6ft. Wt.11.3."
Played : 1960-1973 Burnley, Southampton.
Southampton total : 197 games, 1 goal.
Career total : 235
games, 2 goals.
Further squad
players included in the Rothmans 1970-71 ...
Paul Bennett future Southampton regular.
S. Davie
R.Fry
L. Harfield
Ken Jones Where are they now ?: See Photographic Memory
Robert McCarthy
D. MacLeod
Gerry O'Brien future Southampton not-very-regular.
K. Smart
W. Talkes
For links on other site see ...
Christian Kelly's excellent On the Cross - Southampton MAD
Click to see A&BC Gum
Cards
plus all the details of the 1970-71 Southmapton season
at:
Nigel Mercer's Galleries of English Football Cards
1965-75
Click to see Southampton 70-71 autographs at Lennart
Kristiansson's site:
English Football League
70-71 Autographs
A comprehensive list of Saints sites can be found at the Open Directory - Southampton
There's an
interesting Southampton football archive at BBC - Southampton - Sport -
Saints Archive
Very
special thanks to Christian Kelly at On the Cross -
Southampton MAD for early encouragement and development
of the Bob 70-71 website and also for designing the site
logos.
Note:
Birth information and League career statistics from:
"The PFA Premier and Football League Players'
Records 1946-1998"
Edited and compiled by Barry J. Hugman. Lennard Queen
Anne Press, 1998.
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