On This Day: April 8th

On this day in 1974 Blackburn Rovers were the visitors to Haig Avenue. Southport were heading for the Division Three trapdoor and were facing a summer of rebuilding with key players on the way out. Jim Fryatt had already given commitment to play in US in the summer.

SOUTHPORT 2 – 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS

Stadium: Haig Avenue
Competition: League
Date: 08/04/1974
Attendance: 2258

Southport Line-Up: Alan TaylorBobby NobleBobby SibbaldRalph WrightNorrie LloydAlex RussellTommy O’NeilMicky MooreJim FryattAndy ProvanDerek Ryder
Goals: Micky MooreDerek Ryder

Liverpool Echo – Tuesday 09 April 1974