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May 4, 2021

On This Day – 4th May

It was on this day in 1966 that 16-year-old Peter Shilton made his debut in goal for Leicester City. He kept a…

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March 8, 2021

On This Day – 7th March

On this day in 2000, the five England players not to receive an honour were finally given an MBE for their work…

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December 18, 2020

Football’s Greatest Goals No.42

This week’s ‘Greatest Goal’ is one that comes from Bobby Charlton’s trusty right boot. He was renowned for his long-range efforts and…

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August 4, 2020

Football’s Greatest Hat-Tricks No.3

I realised last night that I haven’t written one of these articles for quite a while now. This time, I think that…

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July 30, 2020

On This Day – 30th July

It would almost be unpatriotic for me not to include the 1966 World Cup Final as the topic for today’s ‘On This…

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July 23, 2020

On This Day – 23rd July

England manager Alf Ramsey (c) tries to prevent England’s George Cohen (r) exchanging shirts with Argentina’s Alberto Gonzalez (l) after the match…

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July 19, 2020

On This Day – 19th July

Pak Doo-ik’s shot heads towards the back of the net, 19th July 1966 One of the greatest shocks in World Cup history…

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