Was chewing over old times with a pal (Sunderland fan) and the name Nick Sharkey came into the discussion. My pal has a picture of their 1963 team (how sad!) and Sharkey is in it. He did not realise Sharkey played for Leicester but I remember seeing him turning out for us and at some stage he may have had to play in the reserves. Anyone know how we got him, how much he cost and who he replaced? Keyworth? Was Sharkey on the way up when we signed him or were Sunderland off-loading him? I seem to remember Sharkey finished up at Lincoln. I don't think the signing was an outstanding success although Sharkey had been highly rated at Sunderland, was in his mid-twenties and should have been in his prime.
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comment by Fox_14 (U2869)
posted on 9/3/12
Were Bobby Svarc and Tommy Sweenie ever seen in the same room together....?
comment by longtimefox (U1021)
posted on 9/3/12
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comment by MrRAWhite (U2530)
posted on 9/3/12
I never saw Sharkey play, but he does still have legendary status in these parts, so he must have been a real good player in his day.
comment by longtimefox (U1021)
posted on 9/3/12
The info below came from the website: http://www.where-are-they-now.co.uk/
SVARC Bobby Leicester City, Lincoln City, Barrow, Colchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Watford. (1964-1977). A Jehovahs Witness, is now proprietor of a burglar alarm company in Blackburn.
SWEENIE Tom Leicester City, York City (1963-1969) Now lives in Yorkshire owning a carpet fitting business.
I think Svarc was local. Possibly not quite quick enough for the First Division. I may have confused him with Sharkey. Sweenie showed a lot of promise. I think I read that injuries cost him the chance of stardom. Got a vague recollection Sweenie scored two goals on his debut against Tottenham. Matt Gillies's superb team of the 1960s was in need of rebuilding and the players mentioned were all in the mix although Sweenie was picked before the Svarc and Sharkey were contenders.
comment by longtimefox (U1021)
posted on 9/3/12
Thank you Mr RA White. That is the bit I don't quite understand. Sharkey seems to have been a bit special at Sunderland. We signed him in his early 20s and he seems to have gone off the boil. Five goals in six games is pretty impressive. It is, of course, possible Sharkey picked up a bad injury somewhere along the way and faded.
comment by Vulpes (U6011)
posted on 9/3/12
Didn't Tom Sweenie suffer a career ending 'tackle' courtesy of Joe Baker in the Forest away game of 1967?
comment by longtimefox (U1021)
posted on 9/3/12
Vulpes, I have a feeling I read something about a tackle. Treatment was limited in those days and some of the injuries were horrific and brutal. As it says above, Sweenie went on to play for York. I have memories of his being tipped for great things. Sadly for him and the club it did not happen.
comment by Vulpes (U6011)
posted on 9/3/12
longtime, I think downsouf's your man, sure he'll be able to answer this stuff when he's about. My memory's getting a bit creative these days and I don't trust it anymore!
comment by downsouf (U4095)
posted on 9/3/12
Hello Vulpesy. I can't help regarding this. I 'missed the boat' with Tom Sweenie, however, if someone knows where he trades from in Yorkshire I would pay him a visit and ask. What the hell, I used to ply a former City goalkeeper with stuff just to get him to tell me what went on!
I have no shame!
comment by vincemac (U11066)
posted on 15/3/12
great little striker scored many a good goal at roker park
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