On this day...
Published:
by Stuart Vose
Bobby's birthday, brace from Pop and more.
1974: A brace from Bryan 'Pop' Robson helped Sunderland to a 3-1 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage moving them up to second in the table.
1947: Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup winning captain Bobby Kerr was born in Balloch.
1935: The Black Cats convincingly won 5-1 at Brentford thanks to goals from Bobby Gurney, Patsy Gallacher, Len Duns and Raich Carter.