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Sunderland legend relives European adventure, tearful exit & living with George Best

Micky Horswill was a Sunderland FA Cup winner and the last player to score for the club in Europe before this season

By Dominic Shaw · The Northern Echo

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Micky Horswill reflected on his European adventures, transfer exit, and living with George Best.
Enzo Le Fee broke Horswill's 53-year record as Sunderland's most recent European goalscorer.
Horswill won the 1973 FA Cup with Sunderland before competing in the Cup Winners' Cup.

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Sunderland legend Micky Horswill has reflected on his historic European campaign, leaving the club, and rooming with George Best after his 53-year club record was broken. Midfielder Enzo Le Fee scored a penalty against AZ Alkmaar to become Sunderland's first European goalscorer since Horswill's goal against Sporting Lisbon in 1973.

Horswill recounted his family traveling abroad to watch him play, winning the 1973 FA Cup against Leeds United, and his emotional departure to Manchester City in 1974. Following his move to Maine Road, Horswill befriended Manchester United star George Best and ended up sharing an apartment with him in the city centre.

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