The programme from Fulham’s 10-1 victory over Leicester City An incredible 66 goals were scored in ten First Division matches on this day back in 1963. Eleven of those goals came from Craven Cottage, where home side Fulham beat Leicester City 10-1! Ten goals were scored in the match between West Ham and Blackburn Rovers […]
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On This Day – 25th December
It was on this day in 1957 that the last time that a full programme of Football League matches was played Christmas Day.There were several high-scoring games to treat those fans who had left the warmth of their home to watch their heroes from the terraces. Blackpool beat Leicester City 5-1 and Sheffield Wednesday drew […]
On This Day – 24th December
It was on this day in 1999 that Bill Kenwright became the owner of Everton Football Club.Kenwright had been the Vice-Chairman but decided to step up and buy Peter Johnson’s 68% shares in the club for £20 million. It was a dream come true for Kenwright who had supported Everton as a young boy. Everton […]
On This Day – 23rd December
It was on this day in 1978 that Arsenal put five goals without reply against their bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur. 42,073 fans were at White Hart Lane to see Arsenal match the second highest victory in the derby, a record that was held by Tottenham who beat Arsenal by the same scoreline on Christmas Day […]
On This Day – 22nd December
It was on this day in 1972 that Tommy Docherty took the manager’s job at Manchester United.Docherty had left his post as manager of the Scottish national team to join the Old Trafford club, and set to work immediately to try and steady the ship after Frank O’Farrell was dismissed on 19th December. Docherty had […]
On This Day – 21st December
The famous photo of a dejected Juninho after the final whistle at Elland Road on the final day of the season as Middlesbrough’s relegation was confirmed It was on this day in 1996 that one of the most controversial moments in Premier League history occurred. Middlesbrough were due to play Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park […]
On This Day – 20th December
Roberto Mancini became Manchester City manager on this day back in 2009. The Italian was the first Manchester City manager since the management team of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison won the league title back in 1968. He won his first four matches in charge at the Ethiad Stadium. In his first transfer window, Mancini […]
On This Day – 19th December
Christmas can be an expensive time of year for everyone. The actions by Joey Barton at the Manchester City Christmas Party on this day in 2004 cost the midfielder £125,000 and a lot of bad press. Barton and James Tandy (a member of the reserve team) got involved in a bit of trouble at the […]
On This Day – 18th December
Joint own-goal scorers Jack Froggatt and Stan Milburn are the top left of this Leicester City team photo from the 1954/55 season A unique moment in Football League history occurred on this day in 1954 in a First Division match at Stamford Bridge.Leicester City were the visitors to Champions-elect Chelsea and the crowd of 33,215 […]
On This Day – 17th December
On this day in 2001, Michael Owen’s ‘Annus Mirabilis’ was made complete as he won the Ballon D’Or.The Liverpool striker won the European Footballer of the Year award just three days after his 22nd birthday. In doing so, he became the first English player to win the illustrious award since Kevin Keegan in 1979. Owen had […]