The following sporting stars celebrate their birthday on 8th March
1947: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is born (celebrates 64th birthday)
1971: Former Colchester caretaker manager Kit Symons - who played for Crystal Palace, Fulham, Manchester City and Portsmouth - is born (celebrates 40th birthday).
1977: Former Blackburn midfielder Johann Vogel is born (celebrates 34th birthday).
1981: Melbourne Heart defender Michael Beauchamp is born (celebrates 30th birthday).
