20 year old Nicky Butt playing in Manchester United’s opening day defeat to Aston Villa It was on this day back in 1995 that Alan Hansen uttered the immortal line of “You’ll win nothing with kids” on Match of the Day after Manchester United lost 3-1 to Aston Villa on the opening day of the […]
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Iconic Moments in Football No.44
This week’s ‘Iconic Moment’ comes from the 1995 European Cup Winners Cup Final between Arsenal and Real Zaragoza. Yes, I’ve bitten the proverbial bullet and will write about a goal that beat Arsenal in a major final! Arsenal were the holders, having beaten Parma 1-0 the previous season in Copenhagen. They were the favourites to […]
On This Day – 20th June
A clearly delighted Bruce Rioch with his new striker Dennis Bergkamp, 20th June 1995 It was on this day a quarter of a century ago that Arsenal Football Club changed forever.They had reached the final of the European Cup Winners Cup for the second successive season, losing in the last minute. This run in Europe […]
On This Day – 30th April
John Hendrie side-foots home the last competitive goal at Ayresome Park The last game to be played at Middlesbrough’s Ayresome Park as played on this day a quarter of a century ago.30th April 1995 is a date etched in the mind of Middlesbrough fans old enough to remember the move. It was the date that […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.35
Gazza gives referee Dougie Smith his yellow card back, December 30th 1995 This week’s iconic moment comes from the Scottish Premier League in a match between Rangers and Hibernian on 30th December 1995.Rangers completely dominated the match from start to finish, winning the game 7-0. Gordon Durie scored four of the goals. Even though he scored […]