Tony Norman

Who is Tony Norman?

Anthony Joseph "Tony" Norman is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Hull City, Sunderland and Huddersfield Town. He is currently goalkeeping goach at Gateshead.

He holds the record for consecutive appearances for Hull City, playing 226 consecutive games between August 1983 and September 1988. In 2005, as part of the club's centenary celebrations, a poll was carried out to name the top 100 Tigers, and Norman was the highest-placed goalkeeper at number six. During his time at Boothferry Park, Hull completed a swift climb from the Fourth Division to the Second, and in 1986 finished sixth - their 2nd highest finish until they finally won promotion to the top flight 22 years later.

On leaving Hull City, he signed for Sunderland for a then club record fee. During his time at Roker Park, he helped them win promotion to the top fight in 1990 and also played at Wembley in the 1992 FA Cup Final, where they lost 2-0 to Liverpool. He played a starring role in that cup run, including Man of the Match displays away to West Ham and at home to Chelsea. He remains the only goalkeeper to have played for Sunderland at Wembley twice.