Bradford City’s famous League Cup run came to an end on this day back in 2013 as they were beaten 5-0 by Swansea City in the Final at Wembley. Phil Parkinson’s men had already beaten three Premier League teams on their way to Wembley. Both Wigan Athletic and Arsenal were beaten on penalties at Valley […]
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On This Day – 23rd February
. Arsene Wenger brought Nicolas Anelka across the Channel on this day in 1997, signing him from Paris Saint Germain for a bargain £500,000. Anelka was just 17 years old at the time and had already played for the PSG first team. His arrival at Highbury caused quite a storm over in France as the […]
On This Day – 22nd February
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish sensationally quit the Anfield club on this day back in 1991, much to the shock of the footballing world. Dalglish had joined the club as a player in 1977, signing from Celtic for a British record £440,000. He was brought in to replace Kevin Keegan, who had decided to join German […]
On This Day – 21st February
Arsenal manager George Graham was sacked on this day in 1995 after it was revealed that he had taken a ‘bung’ from a transfer deal earlier on in the decade. After an investigation lead by the Premier League, it came to light that Graham had received £425,000 from an agent called Rune Hauge. The payments […]
On This Day – 20th February
Non-league Sutton United hosted Premier League Arsenal in the FA Cup Fifth Round on this day back in 2017. Sutton had already made a giantkilling in the previous round, beating Leeds United of the Championship 1-0 at home. They had an artificial pitch at Gander Green Lane, something that was considered an advantage for them […]
On This Day – 19th February
It was a real day to forget for Manchester United on this day in 1972, as they lost 5-1 away to bitter rivals Leeds United in the First Division. Manchester United were in a poor run of form, having lost the last five league games. They still had the majority of the team who had […]
On This Day – 18th February
England played Spain on this day in 1987 at the Bernabeu and won 4-2, with Gary Lineker who scoring all four of all England’s goals.Lineker was in red-hot form, having scored a hat-trick for Barcelona in the El Classico three weeks earlier. He had joined Barcelona the previous summer for £2.8 million and had already […]
On This Day – 17th February
Graham Taylor’s England side beat San Marino at Wembley on this day in 1993. Captain David Platt scored four and even missed a penalty. Les Ferdinand and Carlton Palmer both scored their first goals for their country in one of the most one-sided matches of Taylor’s reign. England started slowly and were only 2-0 up […]
On This Day – 16th February
Guus Hiddink became Chelsea manager on this day back in 2009, replacing Luis Felipe Scolari in the Stamford Bridge hot seat.The Dutchman stayed in charge until the end of the season, acting as an interim manager until a permanent manager could be found. Hiddink had a very successful time at the club, losing only one […]
On This Day – 15th February
One of the most shameful moments in British sporting history took place on this day in 1995 as some England fans ran riot at an away match against the Republic of Ireland. Several England fans ripped apart sections of the Main Stand at Lansdowne Road and throwing missiles onto the Irish fans below. There were […]