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"Charles John Hurley (born 4 October 1936) is an Irish former footballer who played mainly in the centre back position. Hurley is best known for his long career at Sunderland, where he was named the Black Cats' "Player of the Century" by their fans on the occasion of the club's centenary in 1979. Nicknamed 'The King', Charlie Hurley was a classy defender for both Sunderland and the Republic of Ireland."
A joke is circulating that since their massive defeat to Southampton at the weekend some Sunderland fans are protesting by declining food. Apparently the've ate nothing!