Roy Greenwood barred from Sunderland team photo for refusing to shave

On August 17, 1976, Sunderland winger Roy Greenwood was excluded from the club's official team photo by manager Bob Stokoe due to his refusal to shave his beard. Greenwood, who joined Sunderland from Hull City earlier that year for £141,600, had been a part of the squad that won the Division Two title. While Stokoe expressed disappointment over the player's decision, stating it was important for the team to present a clean-cut appearance, he confirmed that there would be no further disciplinary action. Greenwood noted he had been surprised by the ruling and mentioned that he had sported the beard for years without issues.

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