Bob Stokoe
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Robert Stokoe was an English footballer and manager who was able, almost uniquely, to transcend the traditional north-east animosity between the region's footballing rivals, Newcastle United and Sunde
Newcastle United in 1960. Back row (from the left): Jimmy Scoular, Dick Keith, Bryan Harvey (goalkeeper), Bob Stokoe, Alf McMichael and George Eastham. Front row: "Terry" W. L. Marshall, Ivor Allchurch, Len White, John McGuigan and Liam Tuohy.
A statue of Stokoe stands outside Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
Carlisle United F.C.
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Carlisle United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The team currently compete in the National League, the fifth level of the English footbal
Bob Stokoe
…moved south to take charge at Charlton Athletic from 1965 to 1967. He was manager of Rochdale from 1967 to 1968, followed by three separate spells at Carlisle United (1968–1970, 1980–1985 and 1985–1986). Between spells at Carlisle, Stokoe managed Blackpool from 1970 to 1972. He was initially approached by the club…
Carlisle missed out on the Third Division title in 81–82 by goal difference alone.
Carlisle United completing a lap of honour at Wembley after winning the Football League Trophy in 2011.
A view over Brunton park from the Paddock towards the East (The Pioneer Foods) Stand.