• Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
Aycliffe Today
Aycliffe Today
  • Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
  • Follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
Home
Sport
Football

SUNDERLAND TO WIN 1-0, SAYS DICKIE ORD!

February 27th, 2014 Martin Walker Football, Sport 0 comments 0

dickie ord 4

By Martin Walker

Sunderland legend Dickie Ord reckons the Black Cats will repeat their 1973 giant-killing victory with a memorable cup win at Wembley this weekend.

The Wearsiders take on Manchester City in the final of the Capital One Cup on Sunday.

And Ord, who’s set to appear at a Three Legends event in Newton Aycliffe on Friday 28th March, is tipping his boyhood club to end their 41-year wait for silverware.

Sunderland last tasted Wembley success when Bob Stokoe’s second division side defied the odds by beating Don Revie’s star-studded team 1-0 thanks to Ian Potterfield’s legendary goal.

Despite missing out on tickets, Ord – who played 285 games for Sunderland between 1987 and ’98 – says he can’t wait for the big game.

In a Video interview with Aycliffe Today, the 43-year-old said: “It’s going to be a fantastic atmosphere down there.

“I think loads of people are going down just for the Trafalgar Square involvement!

“I’m really looking forward to it. Unfortunately I couldn’t get tickets, I’ve tried everywhere. I promised my kids I’d take them and I’ve had to let them down.

“But I’ll be having a big party at my house with the boys and I just hope they do it.

“It’s been 41 years since we won a cup and I go back to ’73 when nobody gave us a chance.

“Nobody is giving us a chance this time, so it’s a one-off game and I’m going for 1-0 again!”

Ord is set to appear at Aycliffe WMC, along with Boro and Newcastle legends Bernie Slaven and Malcolm Macdonald, for a footy fundraiser on Friday 28th March – click here more details here.

“I remember a few times I was asked to the branch meetings at Aycliffe and I always had a good time there,” said Ord.

“I think I won Player of the Year there once, I’ve got a nice trophy which is still at my mam’s house!

“But I always got on with the fans down there and I’m looking forward to going back again.”

The event is being jointly organised by the town’s Northern League club, Newton Aycliffe, and Newton Aycliffe Juniors FC, with the proceeds being split between the two.

• To buy tickets (£15 each) from Aycliffe FC, call or text Dan Lewis on 07581 784726, or email [email protected]

• To buy tickets from Aycliffe Juniors FC, call Vicky Carr 07717 752594 or email [email protected]

Click here to see our interview with Ord

 

Share it!

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest
Next article SAFC LEGEND GARY BENNETT TALKS TO AYCLIFFE TODAY
Previous article GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS

Related News

Sport

Aycliffe Running Club round-up

By Donna Campbell The new year has got off to a great start with members starting to compete from very...
Sport

Aycliffe Running Club round-up

By Steven Dawson What a couple of weeks it has been for Aycliffe Running Club as we start the countdown to...
Sport

Aycliffe Running Club round-up

By Steven Dawson We are well and truly moving into Winter Running which includes some unique races taking...

LATEST VIDEO

This week on A.T

Sep 23rd 1:40 PM
Community

Fun and Food scheme benefits thousands of children in County Durham

Sep 22nd 4:18 PM
Business

NC Group: Building the future workforce of Aycliffe’s engineering sector

Sep 18th 4:49 PM
Sport

Newton Aycliffe Juniors round-up

Sep 18th 9:44 AM
Business

How Senstronics culture has nurtured life-changing career for Jack

Sep 17th 12:47 PM
Community

Helping to create thriving communities across County Durham

Sep 17th 10:30 AM
Business

Strategic expansion for family firm as industrial suppliers set up shop in Aycliffe

Sep 16th 9:01 PM
Sport

Aycliffe prepare for FA Trophy trip

Sep 16th 3:09 PM
News

Chaos reigns as Durham County Council announces new cabinet after just 100 days

Sep 16th 10:47 AM
Sport

Aycliffe Cricket round-up

Sep 15th 4:27 PM
Community

Newton Aycliffe school children celebrating new facilities

Recommend
Follow @AycliffeToday
  • Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
  • Back to top
© Aycliffe Today 2019. All rights reserved.
Developed by Thrive

Get our latest news direct to your inbox every Friday - subscribe to our free e-newsletter today.

Subscribe Now