Derek Forster [SEP] date of birth
Derek Forster
Derek Forster (born 19 February 1949) is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He started his career at Manor Park School in Newcastle upon Tyne, and during his time at Manor Park he also played for the England school team. He then moved to Sunderland as a youth player, where he would progress to become their youngest ever player to make a first team appearance. Forster moved up into the senior side, but suffered limited appearances due to the presence of Jimmy Montgomery. He left Sunderland
1998, at Alfriston, Sussex.
References.
- England & Wales, Birth Index: 1837–1983  1911  Q3–Jul–Aug-Sep  Lymington (Hampshire), Vol 2b, Page 1202; Frank A A Wootton (Mother's maiden name Peppler)
- England & Wales, Death Index: 1916–2007  1998  April Eastbourne, Sussex C41E District 4541C Entry 231; Frank Albert A Wootton b 30th Jul 1914 Age at Death 83. (Genealogists note: Birth date shown is incorrect - it should read