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Alan Carter

Posted by George on 14/11/2025, 5:43 pm

In the 1950s, there was an outstanding footballer playing for Clegwell School. He also played for Jarrow Hebburn and Felling boys. Alan Carter was exceptional and I have been asked if he became professional at the sport. Can anyone help please?

Re: Alan Carter

Posted by Norman on 14/11/2025, 6:37 pm, in reply to "Alan Carter "

Here is Alan Carter in a Clegwell 1950-51 team.
He is next to the Teacher with arms folded.
No idea if he went on to be a pro footballer though George.

Re: Alan Carter

Posted by John Coltman on 14/11/2025, 7:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter "

Alan Carterwas at Sunderland afc the same time I was there we used to travel Hebburn Palmersto the ground we were serving our apprenticeship he was in the joiners I was in the electrician shop

Re: Alan Carter

Posted by Tom Dobson on 15/11/2025, 9:36 am, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter "

Hi. John is that the same ALAN CARTER who played centre forward for RONNIE JENKINSONS team HEBBURN PRINCE CONSORT.

Re: Alan Carter

Posted by Tom Dobson on 15/11/2025, 9:39 am, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter "

I might be thinking of a lad called ALAN CORBITT.

Re: Alan Carter

Posted by Tom Dobson on 15/11/2025, 10:11 am, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter "

But am sure there was a CARTER in the same team (HALF BACK)

Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero

Posted by George on 15/11/2025, 10:25 am, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter "

In 1950s I used to live in black Road Hebburn. Most Saturday mornings were spent playing football on an area near to where the Long Boat is today. Among the group playing was this wizard with the ball, Alan Carter. He informed us we were actually playing on what used to be the pitch for Jarrow & Hebburn utd. He further explained that an FA cup match had once been played on this ground.
About 20 years later I was standing in the Gallowgate end of Saint James Park watching Pop Ropson banging in the goals for Newcastle. Reminiscing with a pal, I recalled how much like Pop Robson Alan Carter had looked and played. My friend Vince agreed and we both wondered why Alan had not appeared at Newcastle Utd. We were both amazed when the chap standing in front just to my left turned around. It was him. Alan Carter. Without any malace in his voice he said he had found it was not how good you were at Newcastle - it was who you knew.
I heard many years later he had moved to Morpeth.
Alan stands alongside Don Taggart the racing cyclist of the Vics as unsung greats of their sport.

Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero

Posted by Norman on 15/11/2025, 11:13 am, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero"

The football pitch was called 'Campbell Park Ground' George.

Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero

Posted by John Coltman on 15/11/2025, 4:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero"

Tom Alan Carter played left half I don't think he played for Ronnie Jenkinson team

Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero

Posted by Jackie W on 15/11/2025, 6:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero"

That is some happy coincidence George!

Re: Alan Carter & Don. Hebburn heros

Posted by George on 15/11/2025, 10:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter. Hebburn Schoolboy hero"

Yes, Jackie, a coincidence never to be forgotten. Not only exceptional in their chosen sport, Alan and Don were gentlemen and never boastful.

Re: Hebburn hero number 3

Posted by George on 16/11/2025, 12:48 am, in reply to "Re: Alan Carter & Don. Hebburn heros"

Along with Alan and Don, may I add another Hebburn hero of mine. Lance Liddle. Now number 2 in the UK jazz blog rankings and ranked 7 world wide. His knowledge of jazz is phenominal. To all who love this music, he too is a hero. A quiet, unassuming gentleman, Lance is living here in Hebburn tending to his passion of keeping the world informed about the world of Jazz.

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