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Len Ashurst RIP

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  1. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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  3. marcusblackcat

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    Ah man. First manager I remember, not old enough to remember him playing for us. RIP fella
     
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    So sad another club legend passes, RIP Len, Godspeed
     
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  5. OldArgus

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    A no nonsense full back who was part of the great 'Hurley' era team. He joined us because as part of his deal we found him a job to continue his apprenticeship as a printer. RIP Len, you left us 'oldies' with lots of wonderful memories.
     
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    Could you imagine using that sentence to a young footballer nowadays? “You can play for us, but you’ve got to work fir a living too”!!!!
     
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    Actually it was Len who insisted on the job as part of the deal because he wasn't sure he would make it as a full time professional. He got that bit wrong thankfully.
     
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    One of the first players I remember seeing. Sad loss.
     
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  9. Nig

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    RIP Len.
    Unfortunately not a memorable moment managerial wise but a great player.

    Nobby Stiles on Len Ashurst
    "In a match at Old Trafford I had Len by the throat. I quickly let go when I realised the consequences".

    RIP Len.
     
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    I know but, as a kid under 10, anyone involved with my football club was a hero to me! Players, managers, chairmen.
     
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    over 400 appearances, true legend R.I.P. Len
     
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    I think Len was forgiven for his management failure due to his stature as a player. Surely you didn't like the next manager ? :D
     
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    RIP Len
    Hard as nails on the pitch an absolute gentleman off it
    Another legend gone
     
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    True legend will be sadly missed RIP Len
     
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    Didnt see him play but a big part of Sunderlands history. Hopefully some mark of respect at todays game. RIP.
     
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    When I think back about Sunderland teams, they always start Montgomery, Irwin, Ashurst….
    A sad day.
     
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    RIP - a sad day
     
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    Quite right. So hard he made Joe Bolton look like a right pansy but never 'dirty' and yes, such a gent off the pitch.
     
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    Loved the way he took no prisoner's, i'm sure len and joe bolton were related, in some way, down the track.
    He is a true sunderland hero R.I.P LEN ASHURST.
    Thank's mate, god bless.
     
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    At first, I thought it was great….. Local lad. Come from a good position at Southampton… then destroyed us!! But I loved the third division in 87/88. One of my favourite seasons! I have him to thank for putting us there. I was starting to know more about it by then as well.
     
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