John O'Rourke Interview - August 2006

John O’Rourke was at the Boro for only 17 months. A short time, but long enough to earn a place in the hearts of the fans which continues to this day. Even now, people of a certain age on Teesside will go all dewy-eyed at the memory of his goals in one of the most important seasons in Boro history.

Signed from Luton Town in the close season of 1966-67, O’Rourke was an old fashioned centre-forward, relying on service from wingers in the era before and after the 1966 World Cup.