The footballer setting record straight after 46 years
Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, has opened up about the painful experiences of racism he faced during his football career. After 46 years of silence, he shared his story, revealing the emotional toll it took on him. Gregoire expressed regret about his football journey, stating that the pain from those experiences still lingers.
- ▪Roly Gregoire made his debut for Sunderland on January 2, 1978, but faced immediate racist abuse.
- ▪His career was cut short by injury after just two years, during which he endured significant racism.
- ▪Gregoire has only recently felt able to share his story, stating he sometimes wishes he had never played football.
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- ▪ The footballer setting record straight after 46 years — BBC Sport
- ▪ Is The U.S. Running Out Of Oil? Setting The Record Straight — Seeking Alpha
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 05:34:06 +0000 |
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