Former England and Manchester City winger Mike Summerbee was born on this day in 1942. He was part of the successful City side that won four trophies in four seasons in the late 1960’s and early 70’s. Summerbee began his career at Swindon Town, where he made his debut when he was only 16 years […]
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On This Day – 18th October
Stanley Matthews signed for Stoke City on this day in 1961 at the ripe old age of 46! The signing of the contract was televised live on BBC Sportsnight.Matthews had made his league debut when at Stoke City all the way back in 1932, staying at the Victoria Ground until 1947, when he joined Blackpool […]
On This Day – 17th October
Stanley Matthews signed for Stoke City on this day in 1961 at the ripe old age of 46! The signing of the contract was televised live on BBC Sportsnight.Matthews had made his league debut when at Stoke City all the way back in 1932, staying at the Victoria Ground until 1947, when he joined Blackpool […]
Heroes & Villains – Fleetwood Town
Nathan Pond, Fleetwood Town’s record appearance holder Hero – Nathan PondPond is Fleetwood Town’s record appearance holder, having played in 460 appearances over fifteen years between 2003 and 2018.He joined ‘The Cod Army’ from neighbouring Lancaster City in 2003. He has spent time on loan at Kendal Town and then Grimsby Town during his time […]