Images Dated 1st August 1979

Peter Withe Newcastle United FC August 1979 Peter Withe fell out with

Peter Withe Newcastle United FC August 1979
Peter Withe fell out with the sometimes controversial Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest and moved north to Tyneside in 1978. It was a huge coup for McGarry, the centre-forward dropping a division to sign for the Magpies for a new club record fee of £200,000.
Strong and powerful, Withe needed a quick return to the top flight if he was to remain on Tyneside long

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Sunderland Football Team 1979 - 1980. Back Row L to R

Sunderland Football Team 1979 - 1980.
Back Row L to R
Kevin Arnott
Tim Gilbert
Jack Ashurst
Gordon Chisholm
Wayne Entwistle
Shaun Elliott
Middle Row
Charlie Ferguson
Joe Bolton
Steve Whitworth
Mike Henderson
Ian Watson
Barry Siddall
Chris Turner
Alan Brown
Jeff Clarke
John Watters
Front Row
George Herd
Mick Buckley
Wilf Rostrow
Framk Clark
Ken Knighton
Garry Howell
Bryan Robson
Peter Eustace

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This young owl was given the bird by his mum, but luckily fell into the hands of the law

This young owl was given the bird by his mum, but luckily fell into the hands of the law at Wantage police station in Oxfordshire, where he's being detained at Her Majesty's pleasure - owl sitting on a police helmet.
August 1979
1970s

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