Career
He was a skilful central defender who could also play usefully in midfield or even as a forward. He is currently secretary of the Manchester United Former Players" Association. He left United in 1974 after scoring 27 goals for the club to join Preston North End, who were being managed by Sadler"s former team-mate Bobby Charlton.
He made 121 appearances (including one as substitute) for the Deepdale club and scored four goals before retiring due to injury in 1977, by which time Charlton had resigned as manager.
Sadler was capped four times for England. Sadler became a manager for a building society in Hale, Greater Manchester.
He also became involved with Charlton in corporate hospitality.