This week’s iconic moment comes from the 2008 Champions League Final between Chelsea and Manchester United. It was Chelsea’s first Champions League Final and United’s third. Chelsea skipper John Terry would end the final in tears after missing a penalty shootout. Terry’s tears would be the most memorable moment of the match. The final was […]
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On This Day – 22nd November
Steve McClaren became known as the ‘Wally with the Brolly’ on this day in 2007 as his England side failed to qualify for Euro 2008.England hosted Croatia at Wembley, knowing that avoiding defeat would take them to the Finals the following year. Croatia had already qualified for the European Championships and both sides would qualify […]
On This Day – 17th September
Kenny Miller celebrates his first goal in Derby colours. There would be little else for the players and fans to celebrate over the rest of the 2007/08 season Derby beat Newcastle in the Premier League 1-0 at Pride Park on this day back in 2007, thanks to a debut goal from Kenny Miller. The victory […]
Football’s Greatest Goals No.13
Today’s ‘Greatest Goal’ comes from Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Manchester United. It was in a league match at home to Portsmouth on 30th January 2008. Going in to the game with Pompey, United needed a win to go back to the top of the table. They would win this game 2-0, courtesy of […]
On This Day – 15th April
The Aldershot Town squad celebrate their title win on the pitch at Exeter, 15th April 2008 On this day back in 2008, my beloved Aldershot Town finally secured promotion back to the Football League. The original Aldershot Football Club had folded in 1992 due to financial issues. A new club was formed in the summer […]