trav4 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 The first ever Blades player to be substituted in a league game? Who was it against? What year was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Tamudo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 September 8th 1965. Tony Wagstaff v Fulham at Craven Cottage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav4 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 September 8th 1965, Tony Wagstaff v Fulham at Craven Cottage. Right year, Right opposition, Wrong player according to my records Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Right year, Right opposition, Wrong player according to my records Stan. His brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Tamudo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Right year, Right opposition, Wrong player according to my records Stan. Your records are wrong pal. My source is Sheffield United: The Complete Record by Denis Clareborough and Andrew Kirkham. I'd be very surprised if they've made a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav4 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Your records are wrong pal. My source is Sheffield United: The Complete Record by Denis Clareborough and Andrew Kirkham. I'd be very surprised if they've made a mistake. I don't know which is correct then, this is Birchenall's Wiki page and they have been known to be wrong. Nicknamed The Birch, Birchenall soon cemented himself in the Blades first team, endearing himself to the fans by scoring both games against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday in a 2–0 victory at Hillsborough in only his second game.[1] Netting nine goals in his first twelve First Division games he soon formed a formidable partnership with fellow striker Mick Jones who he had played with as a Nottinghamshire schoolboy.[1] In 1967 however, with United seeking to raise funds both Birchenall and Jones were sold in quick succession with Birchenall being transferred to Chelsea. He left Bramall Lane having played over 120 games for the club, scoring 37 goals and having the 'distinction' of being the first Blades player ever to be substituted in a League game (against Fulham in September 1965).[1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castleboy Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Billy Mosforth was 1st Blades player to be substituted during a league game. Playing against Bolton Wanderers. Owl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALAN 58 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Alan Birchenall,s nickname was "SHERMAN" as in tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav4 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Billy Mosforth was 1st Blades player to be substituted during a league game. Playing against Bolton Wanderers. Owl. Wasn't a league game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Tamudo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I don't know which is correct then, this is Birchenall's Wiki page and they have been known to be wrong. Nicknamed The Birch, Birchenall soon cemented himself in the Blades first team, endearing himself to the fans by scoring both games against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday in a 2–0 victory at Hillsborough in only his second game.[1] Netting nine goals in his first twelve First Division games he soon formed a formidable partnership with fellow striker Mick Jones who he had played with as a Nottinghamshire schoolboy.[1] In 1967 however, with United seeking to raise funds both Birchenall and Jones were sold in quick succession with Birchenall being transferred to Chelsea. He left Bramall Lane having played over 120 games for the club, scoring 37 goals and having the 'distinction' of being the first Blades player ever to be substituted in a League game (against Fulham in September 1965).[1] Apologies, you're correct! Birchenhall was the first played to be substituted in a League game, Wagstaff was the first substitute. I got it the wrong way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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