Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish sensationally quit the Anfield club on this day back in 1991, much to the shock of the footballing world. Dalglish had joined the club as a player in 1977, signing from Celtic for a British record £440,000. He was brought in to replace Kevin Keegan, who had decided to join German […]
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On This Day – 2nd February
It was on this day in 1991 that Arsenal lost their only league match of 1990/91 season. They would go on and lift the league championship, their second title in three years. Chelsea beat the league leaders 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, with all of the goals coming in the second half. Graham Stuart and Kerry […]
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 […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.60
This week’s ‘Iconic Moment’ comes from the opening day of the 1990/91 season and involves former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall.The Welsh goalkeeper was going through a tough spell at Everton, having handed in a transfer request that was denied by the club. Everton had been champions only four years prior, but the sixth place finish […]
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 […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.9
The FA Cup was the one trophy that eluded Brian Clough throughout his career.He had guided his Nottingham Forest side to two successive semi finals in 1988 and 1989, only to be paired with Liverpool and lost on both occasions. Forest then went one better in the 1990/91 season, reaching the FA Cup Final after […]