On this day in 1972, Friday night football returned to Haig Avenue for the visit of Hereford United. The match was notable for the goal scored by skipper John McPhee, his only goal for the club.
SOUTHPORT 2 – 0 HEREFORD UNITED
Stadium: Haig Avenue
Competition: League
Date: 22/09/1972
Attendance: 3331
Southport Line-Up: Peter Gregson, David Hughes, Derek Ryder, Bobby Sibbald, John McPhee, Chris Dunleavy, Norrie Lloyd, Frank Lee, Eric Redrobe, Micky Moore, Andy Provan
Goals: Frank Lee, John McPhee
Players Born On This Day
| Year of Birth | Name |
|---|---|
| 1891 | Billy Clarkson |
| 1891 | Charlie Buchan |
| 1938 | John Calver |
| 1954 | Kenny Tym |
| 1979 | Joe Morgan |
| 1994 | Sheldon Jordan |
| 1996 | Sean Weston |
| 2001 | Jack Bolton |
Players Who Died On This Day
| Year of Death | Name |
|---|---|
| 1945 | Douglas Howard |
| 1973 | Lin Medley |
| 1989 | George Rankin |
Transfers on this Day
| Year | Name | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Paul Taylor | From UNATTACHED |
| 1978 | Maurice Whittle | From N/A (from Fort Lauderdale Strikers) |
| 2017 | David Morgan | From HARROGATE TOWN |
Profiles
John McPhee Profile
Match Details
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