Geoff Church remembers “Because of post war rationing restriction there were no football shirts or shorts to buy. Mothers made the shorts from ex-blackout curtain material and knitted the shirts from red wool. My place in the team,as goalkeeper, was nothing to do with my ability, It was simply that my aunt Mary let me borrow her bright yellow polo jumper on match days.”
After leaving Balby Street, Geoff continued playing football at Mexborough Technical College. He played for Wolves’ development team – Wath Wanderers – under Mark Crook.
Geoff impressed in a trial match with several goals, but tragically lost an eye a few weeks after. He received a letter from Stan Cullis (manager of Wolves and former England manager) wishing him well. Remarkably, despite this disability, Geoff played football at a semi-professional level (although he remained an amateur) – for Doncaster Rovers, Wombwell Main & Selby Town.
Geoff is proud of the sporting achievements of his sons at Hockey and Athletics.
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