Iconic Moments in Football No.87

One of the most iconic moments of the 1970’s took place in a match between Sheffield United and Leicester City on 26th April 1975. It was caught on camera and created quite a storm in the national news. Leicester’s Adam Birchenall and United’s maverick midfielder Tony Currie tussled for the ball. Both fell to the […]

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On This Day – 10th February

Leeds United narrowly avoided a huge FA Cup upset on this day in 1975, winning 1-0 in an FA Cup replay against non-league Wimbledon.The first match between the two at Elland Rod ended in a goalless draw, with Wimbledon goalkeeper Dickie Guy saving a penalty from Leeds hardman Peter Lorimer. Interest was huge in the […]

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On This Day – 6th January

It was on this day in 1975 that Brian Clough was appointed manager of Nottingham Forest, replacing Allan Brown in the hot seat at the City Ground. Forest we sat in mid-table of the Second Division when Clough took charge of the club. One of hi first signings was his trusty central midfielder John McGovern, […]

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On This Day – 21st November

Peter Shilton in his Stoke City debut against Wolves Peter Shilton joined Stoke City from Leicester City on this day in 1974 for £325,000, a world record sum at the time for a goalkeeper. Shilton had replaced Gordon Banks as Leicester City’s number one in 1967 and the World Cup-winner moved to Stoke City. Then […]

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A Season to Remember – Carlisle United 1974/75

The Carlisle United squad of 1974/75 The 1974/75 season was definitely the most memorable for Carlisle United fans as it was their first and only season in the top tier of English football.  It was also their most successful as the club reached the Sixth Round of the FA Cup, before losing 1-0 at home […]

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