On this day in 1961, Tony Coton was born in Tamworth. The former goalkeeper made 12 appearances for Sunderland in 1996 but was forced to retire after a leg break.Coton’s career began at Birmingham City where, 54 seconds into his debut, he saved a penalty from Sunderland’s John Hawley. This was two days after Christmas 1980. He soon established himself as a fan favourite there and was named Player of the Year in 1982/83.Tony went on to receive th…
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