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…
Month: March 2020
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…
Tommy Booth
Factfile: Full Name: Tommy Booth Position: Defender Date of Birth: 09.11.1949 Birthplace: Middleton Nation: England Club Career: Manchester City League Games, 382 League Goals, 25 Previous Club: N/A Transfer Fee: N/A More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage Video You Tube
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…
Nobby Stiles
Factfile: Full Name: Norbert Peter Stiles Position: Midfield Date of Birth: 18.05.1942 Birthplace: Collyhurst, Manchester Nation: England Club Career: Manchester United Period: 1960-1971 League Games, 311 League Goals, 17 Collection Amazon More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage Video You Tube
Mick Mills
Factfile: Full Name: Michael Dennis Mills Position: Defender Date of Birth: 04.01.1949 Birthplace: Godalming, Surrey Nation: England Club Career: Ipswich Town Period: 1966-1982 League Games, 591 League Goals, 22 Collection Amazon More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage Video You Tube
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…
The scent of Barca will thrill certain Liverpool stars, a scary seduction
Liverpool are in a certain position at the moment and of course a club most players would love to join. Their history and present run shows everyone what a fantastic club they are, but in some way they will never be “the greatest” club to play for in certain circles. Recent talk about Mo Salah…
Trevor Brooking
Factfile: Full Name: Trevor David Brooking Position: Midfield Date of Birth: 02.10.1948 Birthplace: Barking Nation: England Club Career: West Ham United Period: 1966-1984 League Games, 528 League Goals: 88 Previous Club: N/A Transfer Fee: N/A Collection Amazon More Facts Wikipedia Photo Gallery Pinterest Category Focus On – Vintage Video You Tube
