trav4 Â Â 10 #1 Posted November 28, 2014 The first ever Blades player to be substituted in a league game? Â Who was it against? Â What year was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stan Tamudo   10 #2 Posted November 28, 2014 September 8th 1965. Tony Wagstaff v Fulham at Craven Cottage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
trav4 Â Â 10 #3 Posted November 28, 2014 September 8th 1965, Tony Wagstaff v Fulham at Craven Cottage. Â Right year, Right opposition, Wrong player according to my records Stan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jim Hardie   517 #4 Posted November 28, 2014 Right year, Right opposition, Wrong player according to my records Stan.  His brother? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stan Tamudo   10 #5 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
trav4   10 #6 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] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
castleboy   10 #7 Posted November 28, 2014 Billy Mosforth was 1st Blades player to be substituted during a league game.  Playing against Bolton Wanderers. Owl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ALAN 58 Â Â 10 #8 Posted November 28, 2014 Alan Birchenall,s nickname was "SHERMAN" as in tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
trav4 Â Â 10 #9 Posted November 28, 2014 Billy Mosforth was 1st Blades player to be substituted during a league game. Â Playing against Bolton Wanderers. Owl. Â Wasn't a league game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stan Tamudo   10 #10 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
trav4 Â Â 10 #11 Posted November 28, 2014 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. Â Cheers pal.:thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
castleboy   10 #12 Posted November 28, 2014 Wasn't a league game.  You're exactly correct trav , the league started just afterwards , well done Owl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...