Werder Bremen haven’t been competing in Europe for a while, but still to be counted in the Bundesliga, despite a troublesome season in the relegation zone of the table. They have won the title four times in the past, going back to 2004 for the last big triumph. Their last big triumph was winning the…
Month: February 2020
Gzira, spooky and feared, the meditorian ghost story of a football ground
When you see a story from the stadium Gzira, of the island of Malta, it’s usually that England game in 1971, when they just escaped a disaster winning 1-0 against a group of carpenters, plummers and a buss driver, a real amateur team. Martin Peters scored England’s goal and it was the first time one…
Will Bruno Fernandes be as important for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Eric Cantona was for Sir Alex Ferguson
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s rollercoaster ride can have come to an end with the signing of Bruno Fernandes. A brilliant footballer, equipped to be part of the modern era of Manchester United. A key signing, a player missing from the line-up in the past and hopefully the signing that will see a new bright future at…
Footy Books, Guiding me, home and away, Dave Thomas
The former England international Dave Thomas had a splended footballing career with clubs such as Burnley, QPR and Everton. He also had a spell in the NASL with Vancouver Whitecaps and once the most expensive player to be sold to a club outside the top flight when signing for QPR from Burnley for a fee…
Focus On: Ray Kennedy
Factfile: Full Name: Raymond Kennedy Position: Midfield / Forward Date of Birth: 28.07.1951 Birthplace: Seaton Delaval Nation: England Full Caps: 17 Major League Career 1968-1974, Arsenal (168/53) 1974-1982, Liverpool (275/51) 1982-1983, Swansea City (42/2) More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest
Focus On: John Hollins
Factfile: Full Name: John William Hollins Position: Midfield Date of Birth: 16.07.1946 Birthplace: Guildford Nation: England Full Caps: 1 Major League Career 1963-1975, Chelsea (436/47) 1975-1979, Queens Park Rangers (151/6) 1979-1983, Arsenal (127/9) 1983-1984, Chelsea (29/1) More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest
Focus On: Johnny Giles
Factfile: Full Name: Michael John Giles Position: Midfield Date of Birth: 06.11.1940 Birthplace: Dublin Nation: Eire Full Caps: 59 Major League Career 1957-1963, Manchester United (99/10) 1963-1975, Leeds United (383/88) 1975-1977, West Bromwich Albion (75/3) More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest
