Doncaster Belles are surely the best known of all England’s womens football teams and are perhaps the only surviving team who retain an identity distinctively their own. Even though the Belles are linked in many ways with Doncaster Rovers, an association confirmed again recently, the womens team has long been recognised for its own achievements and continue to maintain a place among the countries’ elite, in itself a fantastic achievement…. Read Article →
Ted MacDougall
Born Inverness, January 8, 1947 It is not often that a man who played international football and also spent a season as the leading goalscorer in England’s top flight ultimately comes to be remembered for his feats in the lower divisions but this is possibly the case with Ted MacDougall. Despite gaining seven caps for Scotland in 1975 and heading the first division scoring charts the following year, netting 23… Read Article →
Peter Knowles
born Fitzwilliam. September 30, 1945. There is no question that the story of Peter Knowles is one of English footballs’ most unusual, even without the dramatic decision that brought a premature end to a career that was just about entering its prime. Peter Knowles was the son of a Wakefield Trinity rugby league player and his principal interest as a youngster had been the 13 a side code in the… Read Article →
Jack Kelsey
Born Llansamlet, November 19, 1929; Died 1992. Considering that Jack Kelsey was Arsenal’s goalkeeper for a decade it is surprising that his career should have brought so little in the way of honours. The Welshman was between the posts at a time of unusual mediocrity at Highbury but his performances ensured the club enjoyed real quality in one position at least. Kelsey’s excellence was such that it is possible to… Read Article →
Liverpool FC
Liverpool Football Club was formed in 1892 when a dispute arose between Everton FC, who were then based at the Anfield ground, and their landlord. As a result of this disagreement Everton removed across Stanley Park to set up house at Goodison and the landlord, Mr. John Houlding, founded Liverpool Association FC. Within a year the newly formed club had been elected into Division Two of the Football League and… Read Article →
Jimmy Hagan
born Washington, January 21, 1918, died 1998. There are two major reasons why Jimmy Hagan is not a better known name from the past, one is World War II, the other that he spent the whole of his post war career with Sheffield United. Hagan was born in the North East towards the end of the First World War and was really the rightful property of one or other of… Read Article →
Ray Walker
Born North Shields: September 28, 1963 Ray Walker – Port Vale Legend Ray Walker is one of those players whose football career was defined by one moment. The wonderful curling 25 yard shot which he sent crashing into the Tottenham Hotspur net, which in turn sent them crashing out of the FA Cup, in 1988 is something which a whole generation of football fans can instantly associate him with. His… Read Article →
Archives: England Matches Diary 2005 – 2009
Relive every England match from the “Golden Generation” with our archived match reports and England fan’s diary. These are all preserved exactly as they were first written, so you get to relive everything as if you were there, and still believed that Sven or Shteeve might actually win something. But not Capello though. Nobody every thought that. Anyway, it’s a long read – but enjoy. International Friendly; Saturday November 14,… Read Article →
Geoff Bradford
Born Bristol, July 18, 1927. Geoff Bradford was the jewel in Bristol Rovers’ crown as the club enjoyed the finest spell of their history in the 1950’s.A product of the city, Bradford was spotted by Rovers playing for Soundwell, a local team, and signed in 1949. His bravery, commitment and eye for goal quickly made him a favourite with the crowd at Eastville and he played an important part in… Read Article →
Bristol Rovers Football Club – The Pirates
Bristol Rovers Football Club, nicknamed the Pirates and affectionately known by their fans as the Gas, was formed in the Eastville area of the city in 1883. The club was originally known as the Black Arabs with the name evolving from Eastville Rovers to Bristol Rovers in 1898. The club settled at the Eastville Stadium in 1897 and became founder members of Division Three South in 1920. It was not… Read Article →