Widely considered to be one the greatest players of all-time, Sir Stanley Matthews’ achievements on a football pitch are firmly etched into the game’s folklore.
When you think of Matthews many memories come to mind – his ability on the ball that earned him the nickname ‘The Wizard’, his performance for Blackpool in the 1953 FA Cup Final against Bolton Wanderers and his superb efforts in an England shirt.
However, his contribution off the pitch was perhaps even more important, particularly in respect of his work to develop the game in South Africa back in the 1970s.