Roly Gregoire - Wikipedia
Roland Barry Gregoire (born 23 November 1958) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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Football’s Black Pioneers: Sunderland’s Roly Gregoire
Dec 19, 2020 · Author Bill Hearn tells the story of Sunderland’s first black player, Roly Gregoire, and makes the case for a reappraisal of the striker’s SAFC career.
Football’s Black Pioneers: How Racism Has Changed …
Apr 19, 2024 · In the mid-70s, Roly Gregoire took to the field as Sunderland’s first ever black player. Roly is one of the 92 players detailed in Bill Hearn’s book, Football’s Black Pioneers, which looks at the first black player to play for each …
Sunderland 1977/78 - Football's Black Pioneers
Roly Gregoire was Sunderland's first black player, but his career was short and unsuccessful. He faced racism and abuse from fans and opponents, and was named one of the worst strikers in the club's history.
Roly Gregoire - Wikiwand
Roland Barry Gregoire is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Sunderland’s second black player recalls the shock among the red …
Oct 27, 2018 · That was Roly Gregoire, a striker signed by manager Jimmy Adamson for £5,000 from Halifax Town in 1978, apparently on the strength of a hat-trick for Halifax Reserves …
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On This Day (28 July 1993): Trailblazer Benno …
Jul 28, 2021 · Roly Gregoire paved the way in the late 70s, but Benno – and Howard Gayle, who was signed during the same summer – were our first black players who became first-team regulars.
First black footballers to play for Premier League clubs
Oct 14, 2008 · First black footballers to play for Premier League clubs. Incredibly, it wasn’t until 1980 that a black player debuted for Liverpool FC. Howard Gayle, the silky winger, come on as a second half substitute for David Fairclough …
BORN ON THIS DAY: ROLY GREGOIRE - alovesupreme
Born on this day in 1958 was Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first ever black player. Tragically his time on Wearside as well as his footballing career were ended by an injury.It took Sunderland …
Gregoire, Roly - Where Are They Now
Roly Gregoire, former footballer. Find out what happened after he hung up his boots.
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