On This Day (November 19, 1966): A Roker Goalfest Unfolds—Triumph Born from Chaos!
On November 19, 1966, Sunderland’s Roker Park witnessed a match for the ages. The day marked the triumphant return of club captain Charlie Hurley, stepping back onto the pitch after a ten-week injury layoff. Despite a shaky start and trailing 3-1 against a spirited Burnley side, Sunderland’s resilience shone through. George Mulhall’s audacious long-range strike sparked a stunning comeback, followed by John O’Hare’s equalizer and Mulhall’s decisive winner. In a game where defensive lapses nearly cost them, Sunderland’s half-back line found its rhythm just in time, sealing an exhilarating 4-3 victory that fans would never forget.