Sue Cox discusses Sunderland AFC’s women’s history on Haway The Podcast

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Sue Cox discusses Sunderland AFC’s women’s history on Haway The Podcast
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Sue Cox, a former Sunderland AFC women’s player who scored over 300 goals, highlighted her experiences on Haway The Podcast. She emphasized the importance of properly recognizing the history of the women’s team since its inception in 1989. Cox reflected on the challenges faced by women in football during her playing days and the significance of her achievements, particularly scoring against Newcastle 19 times. Her call for the club to honor this legacy comes amid new ownership at Sunderland AFC. The episode is part of a broader initiative to preserve the history of women’s football within the club.

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  • Sue Cox scored over 300 goals for Sunderland AFC women’s team
  • Cox played for Sunderland from 1989 until 2001
  • She discussed her experiences of playing women's football
  • Cox called for recognition of the team's history
  • Podcast episode emphasizes women’s contributions to the club's legacy
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Sue Cox (nee Smith) scored over 300 goals for Sunderland, and joins us to share her story…

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