Derek Forster Sunderland debut 22 August 1964 v Leicester City aged 15 yrs and 185 days

Goalkeeper Derek Forster's debut for Sunderland AFC on 22nd August 1964 vs Leicester City at Roker Park, in front of a crowd of 45,465. Derek was and remains Sunderland's youngest player aged 15 years and 185 days. The final score was 3 -3 and although Derek conceded 3 goals, he was in good company as the Leicester City goalkeeper was Gordon Banks!
Just discovered this DVD and unfortunately there is no sound

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That's one of the reasons why TH-cam exists. Amazing!

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Great quality to.

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Its a shame he let in the goals whatever happened to him

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Derek played 17 games for Sunderland between 1964 and 1972, mostly as an understudy to Jimmy Montgomery. He subsequently played for Vancouver Royals, Charlton Athletic and Brighton and Hove Albion. He died on 2nd May 2024 aged 75