I played for Sheffield University against Hollinsend Amateurs in 1967-68 in the South Yorks Premier League. I think Hollinsend won the league that year but we beat them 6-2 on our pitch as we fielded our first team that day. (We normally fielded our 2nd team in that competition as the 1st team usually played inter-uni matches). One of the Hollinsend defenders was sent off for nearly breaking my leg...he was one of two brothers in the team...both big defenders....perhaps one of the aforementioned Sorsby Bothers? He owes me for a split shin pad...but better than a broken leg !! The other brother spent the rest of the game trying to exact retribution on me because his brother had been sent off....luckily no damage was inflicted. Hollinsend had a good football team but certainly knew how to dish it out as well ! Does anyone have any recollections? Happy days !
