The 1961–62 season was Sunderland's 78th year in existence and 4th consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Summary During June, Northern Irish Forward Ian Lawther was transferred out to Blackburn Rovers.Sky Sports News notice of death 26/4/2010 Also Johnny Goodchild and Jackie Maltby left the club. In July 1961, one of Clough's transfer requests was finally accepted and he moved to Boro's local rivals Sunderland for £55,000. However, a poor start and a final day draw at Swansea saw the team finish third, a point behind Leyton Orient and nine points behind deserved champions Liverpool led by the inspirational Bill Shankly.
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from TypeFWBrian CloughMiddlesbrough £55,000FWGeorge HerdClyde F.C. Out Pos. Name To Type FW Ian Lawther Blackburn Rovers £18,000 FW Johnny Goodchild Brighton & Hove Albion FW Jackie Maltby Darlington F.C. MF Reg Pearce Luton Town F.C.
Results
Division One
League table
Results by round
Matches .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/sunderland/tab/matches/season/1962/
League Cup
FA Cup
Statistics Squad statistics
References