memory man":2f2il5uu said:Argyle definitely received notice that Leslie had been selected to play against Scotland at Wembley. The club secretary felt it would be wise to inform the FA that Mr Leslie was black. The man at the FA immediately told the Argyle official that the invitation was withdrawn. It was another 40 years before Viv Anderson became the first black player to play for the full England team.James_Dennis":2f2il5uu said:Presto":2f2il5uu said:I do not recall Cyrille Regis ever playing for Argyle. I certainly remember Dave Maclaren in goal but pretty certain Regis was not on our books at that time.
He was very talented player and man and it was good that all our fans showed our respect on Saturday. I think Argyle can hold its head high as having one of the first black players on their books in Jack Leslie - at the time the only black player in the English league.
....who it is believed might have received an England call-up but for the colour of his skin.
Hardly to believe isnt it ? We have come far in some ways. Perhaps the Argyle sec should not have informed them. ..