It was on this day in 1966 that Manchester City’s German goalkeeper Bert Trautmann wrote his name in football folklore. Trautmann broke several vertebrae in his neck during the 1956 FA Cup Final against Birmingham City. After being treated by the club physio for several minutes, the former prisoner of war decided that he would […]
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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 […]