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Mel Sterland had been one of the stalwarts of Wilko's Sheffield
Wednesday side in the 1980s after making his debut under Jack Charlton
in 1979. 1989 was quite an eventful year for him: he won his only
England cap in a friendly against Saudi Arabia, he moved up to Glasgow
Rangers after 10 years at Hillsborough, and shortly after that he
became one of Wilko's summer signings as he put together a Leeds side
to climb out of Division 2. "Zico" Sterland had a powerful free kick
and produced some great crosses, and although some of the pacier
wingers managed to get past him on occasion, he made full use of his
experience and bulk to ensure that didn't happen too often. An ankle
injury caused him several problems and - despite several operations -
his professional career came to an end in 1994. He went on to be
player/manager with non-league Boston United.
Michael Sterland says: I'm trying to find out if I am related to
Mel as there's not many Sterlands about. If anyone can help it would
be appreciated.
Another Mike Sterland says: He's probably distantly related to me,
as my father's family comes from Clay Cross.
David Mawn says: I had photos on my wall,I used to make people call
me Mel,sad I know but who cares that guy was God to me.
Andy Bouskill says: Mel drinks in my girlfriend's local in
Sheffield, what can I say he's a really nice bloke.
Peter Russell says: I am trying to establish if Mel Sterland is
descended from the Sterlands of Chesterfield and, in particular, from
Henry Sterland and Sarah Scott. Currently, I am researching the lives
of the 40 Englishmen who were in the celebrated 7th United States
Cavalry at the time of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. A Walter
Scott Sterland, from Chesterfield, survived the battle and died in
North Dakota, USA, in 1922. Any information would be very much
appreciated.
Ben Sterland says: is he related 2 me i'm from leicester
Phil Townend says: I wonder if he's related to me....(?) You never
know!
Martin Blades says: I used to work with his brother scott at Makro
in sheffield. Best thing about him he is a mad blade fan.
Brian Kilklian says: It took a couple of deflections on its way but
that wont worry Mel Sterland! I got his pair of boots they were
ascot
Chris Edge says: I saw Mel Sterland in Pizza Hut just 3 weeks
ago!!(12/11/03). I have played football with him as i was on trial
with leeds for a 5 week spell in the 91-92 winning season. I still
remember in one training session i tripped him over because of his
funny shaped head!!!!
Mick Harford says: i once saw mel sterland in aldi he was buyin 20
packets of shoe laces. As the chant goes theres only one mel sterland
an he is the speedy right back from 91-92 dum dum dum dum den um den
dum dum dum den um !!!!!! i think he is sexy!
Lucie Tarplee says: i used to date mel in my teenage days. he was a
real STUDMUFFIN!!!! I would love to see him again, how does it work
then, anyone know???? he gave me a bag of sugar 4 crimbo once
Rob Griffin says: mel sterland is my brother in law and is the most
down to earth, funny nicest blokes you could ever meet,he is one of
the lads but a family man at heart,loves a beer and a laugh, top bloke
who put his family first
bosko says: my names mandy and mel is my hero. I love his
celebrations and he is an unbelievable player in his time. Hes my
english beefcake
nathan sterland says: I am Mel Stelands son; Nathan,I find it weird
that so many people remember my dad, was he that good?,and how much
would he be worth now? Would he be abled to bring Leeds back into the
right half of the the Premier League
Ray says: i know mel well, hes a great lad with a trusty right
foot, i know jamie aswell and he is usually reliable down the left as
is harry. i also know david i went 2 his house last week. i know alot
of people.
mr pillay (richard morgans m8) says: mel used to be my best mate at
school .it was great fun we used to go around and do silly things like
walk around school carrying ladders! when we went out of school it was
brilliant.we went to the shops an bought a pack of plastic an used to
make things out of it like bin bags an corner shops !!!!!
rachael says: i am married to mels nephew wayne i believe the
family descended from gypsys according to family information mel is a
down to earth guy and his son nathan is god father to my daughter and
is my baby sitter
becky sterland says: mel sterlands my uncle as my dad is his twin
brothr although they don't look like each other. unfortunately ive not
seen him for a while. i have followed in his footballing career and i
play for sheffield wednesday ladies team. im surprised people remember
him.
paul trollop (friend of pete puncheon) says: an this time its in
there! i remember mel as a fasion icon in B-WISE in solihull he used
to model things like mr pillays y-fronts and his thong briefs.but on
the playing side mel was a trusty right back no1 ever got past him
apart from the 20 left wingers in the league. he is a model pro
Phil Ascough (el ginger) says: hero!!!!!
whoooooooooooooooooooooooo wot else can u say about mel sterland or
graham barr 4 dat matter. mel is god
Nathan Hands says: Mel Sterland is god
bosko says: mel is a great player an a sexy beast i luv him 2 bits
he is my STUDMUFFIN an a great player
Darryl Tarling says: Zico! Zico!....
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