ON THIS DAY (2 SEPTEMBER 1901): MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL COMES TO WEARSIDE!
https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/25121e3a1e70ef9e465a7649482b5241
✍️ The article discusses the opening match of the 1901-1902 Football League season between Sunderland and Sheffield United, which took place on September 2, 1901.
👉 Sunderland won the opening match of the 1901-1902 Football League season against Sheffield United 👉 The match was played at Roker Park, with a crowd of over 14,000 attending 👉 Sunderland won 3-1, with goals from Bobby Hogg, Alf Common, and another own goal 👉 The team's victory was impressive given the absence of injured player Jimmy Gemmell 👉 The stadium had undergone improvements, including new pitch drainage and renovated stands
-- #BobbyHogg #AlfCommon #AlexMackie #TeddyDoig #ColinMcLatchie #JimmyGemmell #FredPriest #BillyBeer #WillieFoulke #RokerPark #Wearside #sports
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