It was on this day in 1990 that Alex Ferguson made one of the shrewdest signings in his managerial career, by signing Denis Irwin for a mere £625,000 from Oldham Athletic. The Irish left back had started his career with Leeds United before moving to Oldham in 1986. During his time at Boundary Park, Irwin […]
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On This Day – 25th April
Steve Bull scored twice for England as they beat Czechoslovakia on this day in 1990, as both sides prepared for the forthcoming World Cup in Italy. The Czechs took the lead on ten minutes, with Tomas Skuhravy nodding in from close range. Steve Bull then equalised for England in the 17th minute with a powerful […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.82
This week’s ‘Iconic Moment’ got the nation whipped up into a World Cup frenzy ahead of the 1990 tournament in Italy. The music band New Order were rewarded with the honour of producing England’s 1990 World Cup song. It would become something of a cult classic and many of the fans who remember the tournament […]
Historic Matches No.5 – Crystal Palace 4 Liverpool 3, 1990
Crystal Palace weren’t supposed to win this. They went into the game as huge underdogs, playing champions-elect Liverpool, the side who had beaten them 9-0 earlier in the season. It was widely expected by even the most optimistic Palace fan that this was where their Cup run would come to an end, well done on […]
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Iconic Moments in Football No.73
Former Germany, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur striker Jurgen Klinsmann made a name for himself for diving. Throughout his career, he was scythed down many a time by opposition defenders, but he needed no encouragement to roll around on the turf after being challenged! When Klinsmann left his native Germany for Tottenham Hotspur in 1994, […]
Football’s Greatest Hat-Tricks No.6
This week’s ‘Greatest Hat-Trick’ comes from Matt Le Tissier for Southampton at home to Norwich on 27th February 1990. LeTissier was best known for his great skill and the wonderful goals that he scored for Southampton over the course of his career. The South Coast side was the only club that he ever played for, […]
On This Day – 29th December
Arsenal trainee Andy Cole made his first-team debut for the club on this day back in 1990. Cole came on for Perry Groves as a second half substitute against Sheffield United at Highbury Cole joined Arsenal as an apprentice in 1988 and signed his first professional contract a year later. He was part of the reserves […]
On This Day – 29th November
Ryan Giggs on his debut for Manchester United in February 1991 Ryan Giggs signed his professional contract at Manchester United on his 17th birthday on this day in 1990.Giggs was part of the Manchester United youth team at the time, but Alex Ferguson was suitably impressed and Giggs signed a five-year contract! The Welshman would […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.17
This week’s own goal comes from Liverpool’s Ronnie Whelan against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the 1989/90 season.Seven years earlier, Whelan curled in the winner against Manchester United for Liverpool in the League Cup Final at Wembley but in my opinion, this own goal was much more memorable! Liverpool were leading 2-0 with eight […]
On This Day – 20th October
Referee Keith Hackett (centre) tries to break up a fight between Arsenal and Manchester United players. (l-r) Alan Smith, Nigel WInterburn (on floor) Denis Irwin, Paul Ince, Gary Pallister, Referee Keith Hackett, Mark Hughes, David Rocastle, Anders Limpar, Mark Walters, Tony Adams and Brian McClair. A 21-man brawl marred the First Division match between Manchester […]