Thanks to NSF for giving us the opportunity to remember Mick. Like others I still remember watching that incident and hearing the news as it came out later. A truly inspiring player and character. Gone, but not forgotten.

Not wanting to dig up old muck but I have it in my mind that Sanderson's tragedy was also due to foul play. Would be pleased if proved wrong.

No ,not the case at all IIRC just went into a tackle awkwardly

There was no foul play involved in the incident at the Willows on the 24th April 1977. It was an unfortunate accident as Chris Sanderson attempted a smother tackle on Ken Gill. Chris was knocked unconcious after an accidental clash of heads.

The inquest verdict was one of misadventure.

Linking the tragedy back to Mick Shoebottom, the Salford player-coach was Colin Dixon.

Thanks for clearing that up - I had the 2 incidents mixed up.

the fact that a relative youngster like me has the knowledge of how much the name "mick shoebottom" means to the leeds club says it all for me
rip mick