On this Day – 16th May

Arsenal beat Newcastle United 2-0 on this day to win the FA Cup. In doing so, they completed the League and Cup Double for the second time in their history. It was the perfect end to Arsene Wenger’s first full season in charge at Highbury. The Frenchman had revitalised the squad and brought in his […]

Read More… from On this Day – 16th May

Alternative Football History Part VIII – Newcastle United win the 1995/96 Premiership!

Manchester United’s Alan Shearer had more to celebrate in an England shirt than in his club’s colours in his first season at Old Trafford In the first part of this article, Newcastle United won the 1995/96 Premiership title and Alex Ferguson was about to start a complete rebuilding of the Manchester United squad. The United […]

Read More… from Alternative Football History Part VIII – Newcastle United win the 1995/96 Premiership!

Alternative Football History Part VIII – Newcastle United win the 1995/96 Premiership!

Keegan in his famous rant on Sky Sports A little over 24 years ago, Kevin Keegan had a mini-meltdown live on Sky Sports after his Newcastle United side won 1-0 at Leeds United to close the gap on leaders Manchester United to three points.  Newcastle United had a game in hand and only two games […]

Read More… from Alternative Football History Part VIII – Newcastle United win the 1995/96 Premiership!

When outfield players become goalkeepers Part II

Bobby Moore (West Ham United) vs Stoke City, 26th January 1972West Ham’s goalkeeper Bobby Ferguson took a kick to the head in the 13th minute when diving at Terry Conroy’s feet. He was given treatment on the rain-sodden pitch for seven minutes but had to be taken off. Bobby Moore took the goalkeeper’s jersey and […]

Read More… from When outfield players become goalkeepers Part II