ALAN SUDDICKAlan Suddick, who died on 16 March, 2009, was a gifted midfielder who played for Newcastle and Blackpool in a career that began in the early '60s at the tender age of 17.
He played in the same boys team as Colin Clish and Norman Hunter before being scouted by Newcastle United, despite his family in Chester-le-Street being Sunderland fans.
He quickly rose through the youth team and reserves and made his first team debut at 17 years and 158 days, setting a Newcastle record as their youngest ever player. He soon established himself in the first team and became popular for his flair and precise passing, earning the nickname the 'Durham Daddler'.
After 152 games and 43 goals he left St James' Park for Bloomfield Road for a record fee of £63,000. At Blackpool he again established himself as a key figure in the team, impressing the fans with his commitment.
He was a great striker of the ball and became a free-kick specialist - in the 1968/69 campaign he was the club's top scorer. He was also part of the Blackpool side that won promotion to the First Division in 1970.
In a decade with Blackpool he scored 76 goals in 348 games and earned the nickname 'The King of Bloomfield Road'.
Before his retirement he went on to short spells at Stoke City, Southport, Bury and Barrow. He settled in Blackpool and regularly attended his former club's matches before losing his battle with cancer at the age of 64.
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Robert Bagrie:Brilliant player, seriously injured during early 60's. I re...27/11/2011
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Terry Slesser:Used to go to St:James Pk with my grandad {Tom Rutherford}....07/12/2010
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Terry Singleton:R.I.P. the King of Bloomfield RoadAlan along with Greeno was ...28/03/2009
Edwin Moody:As a young Southampton supporter, I remember Alan Suddick...23/03/2009
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31/01/2014
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Brilliant player, seriously injured during early 60's. I remember his comeback game in the reserves v Man City 7000 turned out.
Robert Bagrie:
27/11/2011
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27/11/2011
Used to go to St:James Pk with my grandad {Tom Rutherford}..when I was 10 or so-can still see Alan in my minds eye proudly wearing the Black & White stripes.
Got his autograph one day also..
Those WERE The Days...
Very sad news..he was brilliant
Terry Slesser:
07/12/2010
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26/08/2010
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15/08/2010
R.I.P. the King of Bloomfield Road
Alan along with Greeno was my boyhood hero. always remember stood on the Kop when the King was about to take a bender knowing where he was going to put it and he rarely ever missed.
Alan you will forever have a place in my heart along with thousands of other fans throughout the world for all the magic moments that I was so thrilled to witness.
You are a Legend. xxxxxx
Terry Singleton:
28/03/2009
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As a young Southampton supporter, I remember Alan Suddick coming to The Dell with his Blackpool team in the late sixties / early seventies and scoring with a volley, the ball reaching him from behind his right shoulder. It was a remarkable goal. From then on, when Dad and I used to play football in the garden, we used to throw the ball up onto the shed roof, watch it roll down and stand in a position so that it came over the right shoulder - then volley it into the greenhouse which we used as the goal. We did this countless times over the years, always referring to it as "a Suddick". Fitting that Blackpool should be playing Southampton this last weekend, just a few days after his untimely death. RIP Alan.
Edwin Moody:
23/03/2009
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Heartfelt condolences to Alan's family at this sad time. And to a real gentleman who's joy he gave to many with a modesty unbeknown. I had the pleasure of both his charmng company and being on the receiving end of many unbelievable Suddick Benders. May you rest in peace my friend. You will be missed so much. xxxxx
