Former Manchester United boss Ron Atkinson was appointed as the new Aston Villa manager on this day in 1991. Atkinson replaced Czechoslovakian Dr Josef Venglos, who had been in charge for less than a year at Villa Park. He had guided Sheffield Wednesday the previous season and had promised their fans that he would stay […]
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Football’s Greatest Goals No.53
This week’s Greatest Goal comes from the late David Rocastle. It came in a 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Manchester United at Old Trafford in October 1991. Arsenal were the reigning champions at the time and there was a lot of ill-feeling between the two clubs. A 21-man brawl broke out in the corresponding match […]
On This Day – 22nd February
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 […]
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 […]
Football’s Greatest Hat-Tricks No.7
Arsenal manager opened his chequebook in September 1991 and signed Crystal Palace striker Ian Wright for a then-club record £2.5 million.Wright was told by Graham to expect a long wait on the substitutes bench as the club already had a few striking options in Kevin Campbell, Paul Merson and Alan Smith, winner of the golden […]
On This Day – 26th November
The Football Association decided at the start of the 1991/92 season that a penalty shootout at the end of the first replay should settle ties. It was on this day in 1991 that the first penalty shootout in an FA Cup match was played. For many years, some ties had to go through several replays […]
On This Day – 18th September
Liverpool returned to European football on this day back in 1991, ended a six-year ban imposed on English clubs from European competitions. Liverpool for an extra year for their part to play in the Heysel Disaster. Liverpool qualified for the UEFA Cup after finishing as runners-up behind Arsenal the previous season and were drawn against […]
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 […]
On This Day – 20th August
The free-scoring Barnet side of 1991/92 Charismatic manager Barry Fry had won the Conference title with Barnet in the 1990/91 season. Barnet won their opening game in the Football League the following season in an incredible game that ended 7-4 against Crewe Alexandra. Three days later they faced Brentford of the Third Division in the […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.1
Own goals are part and parcel of the game. If your team scores one, it is infuriating and embarrassing. But if the opposition score an own goal for your team, the cause an extra cheer as your fans mock the opponent who was unfortunate enough to put the ball past his own goalkeeper. There have […]