20 years ago, Sunderland fans, businesses and former players joined forces in a campaign to build a statue in memory of Bob Stokoe
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00:00 He was the Messiah and 20 years ago the people of Sunderland honoured him in style.
00:07 Bob Stokoe was the legendary manager who led SAFC to FA Cup glory in 1973.
00:15 Weerside mourned his passing in 2004 when an appeal was launched to build a statue for
00:20 Stokoe and it gathered momentum with fans, businesses and former players all joining
00:27 in.
00:28 There was a website, a business taking calls, a designer for the statue and pubs taking
00:35 money.
00:36 It all led to a massive outpouring of support in memory of Bob and in 2006 the finished
00:43 statue was unveiled.
00:44 It's a part of our past and our present and thank you to everyone who made it happen.
00:52 If this brings back memories for you, email chris.cordner@nationalworld.com to tell us
00:59 more.