It was on this day in 1955 that the first time two sets of brothers appeared for the same international match. Brothers Ivor and Len Allchurch joined John and Mel Charles in the Wales starting eleven to face Ireland at Windsor Park in Belfast. The match was the final game of the Home Championships – […]
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On This Day – 28th November
The first FA Cup tie to be played under floodlights took place on this day in 1955.Carlisle United and Darlington had played out two goalless draws in the FA Cup First Round and a neutral venue was required for the Second Replay. Newcastle United obliged and allowed the replay to be played at their St […]