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3 unusual facts about Raich Carter


Hendon, Sunderland

Partly on its site now is the Raich Carter Sports Centre, named after a famous footballer born in the area.

Sam Weaver

Following the appointment of Raich Carter as his successor Weaver made a surprise return to Mansfield the following month after Carter offered him the position of assistant trainer.

Sidney Weighell

He was offered trials for Sunderland, Newcastle United and Sheffield United, and signed for Sunderland on 12 October 1945 for a fee of £10 and played for 2 seasons as an inside-left on the second team, claiming that he was the best inside-left in the north east "except for a certain gentleman by the name of Raich Carter".



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