Kevin Campbell celebrates with Anders Limpar after the Swede’s wonder goal against Liverpool Anders Limpar scored a wonderful long-range goal for Arsenal against Liverpool on this day back in 1992.It was the third goal in a dominant 4-0 win for Arsenal, coming in the 40th minute of a game that Arsenal dominated from the first […]
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When outfield players become goalkeepers Part I
Whenever this rare occurrence happens, football fan’s inner child comes out. After the initial laughter has subsided, they rub their hands with glee at the prospect of seeing a player looking so out of his depth between the sticks. This unusual situation doesn’t happen so much these days as seven substitutes are allowed to be […]
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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 […]
On This Day – 9th April
Alan Shearer (far right in the picture) puts the ball past Arsenal goalkeeper John Lukic It was on this day in 1988 that a young Alan Shearer announced himself on the football scene.He was only 17 years of age when he made his full first team debut for Southampton at home to Arsenal. It was […]
On This Day – 7th April
Second Division Sunderland beat Arsenal 2-1 to secure a place in the FA Cup Final on this day in 1973.They took the lead on 19 minutes with a tap in from Vic Halom. Sunderland’s Micky Horswill hit a long ball over the top of the Arsenal defence, returning a long ball downfield from Arsenal keeper […]