He did not play for any of those great clubs in Europe during his career, but his contribution to the clubs he represented and the way he cemented his place on the international map with extreme displays in three World Cup’s (74, 78, 82) and two Olympics (72, 76) is a story not told enough….
Focus On: Ray Wilkins
Factfile: Full Name: Raymond Colin Wilkins Position: Midfield Date of Birth: 14.09.1956 Birthplace: Hillingdon, England Nation: England Full Caps: 84 Major League Career 1973-1979, Chelsea (179/30) 1979-1984, Manchester United (160/7) 1984-1987, AC Milan (73/2) 1987-1989, Rangers (70/2) 1989-1996, Queens Park Rangers (165/7) More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage
Club Call: FC St. Pauli
Hamburg does have a fantastic football following and culture, the second largest city in Germany have over the years had two major teams, HSV and FC St. Pauli. Two very different clubs with, and FC St. Pauli is one of a kind and this “little story” will be just about them. FC St. Pauli has…
Blog Talk: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is said to have donated 70% of his salary to other members for the Barcelona family, staff and other personell. Other players will also go in front to do the same. This is hopefully something that could spread around the globe among the richest footballers so that the community of those having their…
Focus On: Tommy Booth
Factfile: Full Name: Tommy Booth Position: Defender Date of Birth: 09.11.1949 Birthplace: Middleton Nation: England Full Caps: – Major League Career 1967-1981, Manchester City (382/25) 1981-1984, Preston North End (84/2) More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage
Bjørn Wirkola, a World champion ski jumper scores against Celtic in the European Cup, a fairy story in sports
To combine two sports, even three, is a difficult task, and especially when you are trying to be among the best in you country. Of course you have athletes that can compete in similar sports like cross country skiing and biathlon, but to have top class skills in football and ski jumping is unusual. Bjørn…
Focus On: Nobby Stiles
Factfile: Full Name: Norbert Peter Stiles Position: Midfield Date of Birth: 18.05.1942 Birthplace: Collyhurst, Manchester Nation: England Full Caps: 28 Major League Career 1960-1971, Manchester United (311/17) 1971-1973, Middllesbrough (57/2) 1973-1975, Preston North End (46/1) More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage
Focus On: Mick Mills
Factfile: Full Name: Michael Dennis Mills Position: Defender Date of Birth: 04.01.1949 Birthplace: Godalming, Surrey Nation: England Full Caps: 42 Major League Career 1966-1982, Ipswich Town (591/22) 1982-1985, Southampton (103/3) 1985-1987, Stoke City (38/0) More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage
Altrincham FC, a rainbow story and the best non-league club in FA Cup history
Recently Altrincham FC took the headlines turning out in a rainbow kit in support for the gay community. They usually play in a red and white striped kit, but this time lightened up the game v. Bradford Park Avenue, it all ended in a 1-1 draw. The club is often used as a pre-season friendly…
IFK Göteborg and their slightly forgotten 90’s Champions League heroic adventures
Swedish club IFK Göteborg had a glorious 80’s, winning the UEFA Cup twice in 1982 and 1987. They had some great players back then who later became professionals and successful in other major clubs in Europe. Sweden’s national team had a glorious 1994 World Cup winning the bronze, but few recognized the fact that seven…
