What happened to David Fairclough?

Fairclough now works as a pundit and also on the after-dinner circuit, he also writes a weekly column on the official Liverpool Football Club web-site. Fairclough is still a firm favourite amongst the Anfield faithful and was voted in at No.

Who was Liverpool’s Super Sub?

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English football’s prototype ‘super sub’, renowned for his memorable scoring exploits after stepping off the bench. The label is one Fairclough never relished but has learned to live with as he reflects on his massive medal haul.

Who was the original super sub?

Another 66 appearances as substitute boosted his Anfield career total and it was for his role as Liverpool’s number 12 for which he is best remembered. Fairclough was, and always will be, the original ‘Supersub’.

How many goals did David Fairclough score for Liverpool?

David Fairclough can be proud of his scoring record at Liverpool. He scored 37 goals in 92 starts and 18 goals in 62 substitute appearances.

Where did David Fairclough play in the FA Cup?

Liverpool won the League title again and reached both the FA Cup final at Wembley and the European Cup final in Rome. Fairclough was not selected for the Wembley squad as Paisley named veteran winger Ian Callaghan as the substitute, and Liverpool lost to Manchester United. However, he was a substitute in Rome as Liverpool won 3–1.

Why was David Fairclough sent on for Liverpool?

Liverpool’s manager Bob Paisley sent Fairclough on in the last 20 minutes of the game and with six minutes remaining, Fairclough ran on to a long ball upfield and held off two St Etienne defenders to score the tie’s decisive goal at the Kop end. ITV commentator Gerald Sinstadt famously bellowed: “Supersub strikes again!”

What was the cause of death of Jan Fairclough?

Jan collapsed suddenly on the morning of 6 April of a brain haemorrhage and died 3 days later. A minute of silence was held for Jan (as well as the 96 Hillsborough victims and Mark Burgan, a soldier from Liverpool) at Anfield before a Liverpool vs. Manchester City match on 11 April 2011. Fairclough and Jan have two children, Tom and Sophie.

Who was David Fairclough in the 1976-77 season?

The pecking order of strikers at the club saw Fairclough trailing behind the ‘dream duo’ of Kevin Keegan and John Toshack, as well as England centre forward David Johnson. In the 1976-77 season, Fairclough made more appearances as a substitute, because of a succession of injuries to Toshack.

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