Leeds United narrowly avoided a huge FA Cup upset on this day in 1975, winning 1-0 in an FA Cup replay against non-league Wimbledon.The first match between the two at Elland Rod ended in a goalless draw, with Wimbledon goalkeeper Dickie Guy saving a penalty from Leeds hardman Peter Lorimer. Interest was huge in the […]
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On This Day – 26th January
Watching your team play on a cold Tuesday night in January to watch your team really tests the mettle of even the most ardent football fan. An unwanted record that is likely never to be beaten happened on this day in 1993 as a meagre crowd of 3,039 turned up to watch Wimbledon host Everton […]
Football’s Greatest Goals No.38
This week’s ‘Greatest Goal’ comes from Aston Villa’s Dalian Atkinson in the first season of the Premier League.The goal came on a wet October afternoon against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park. It was the second season that Wimbledon were playing their home games at Crystal Palace’s home ground after leaving their Plough Lane home in 1991. […]
Football’s Greatest Goals No.29
The name Pajtim Kasami will never appear on the list of all-time great Premier League players, but one of his three goals for Fulham will definitely be described as one of the greatest goals. Kasami joined Fulham from Italian side Palermo in the summer of 2011. He stayed at Craven Cottage for three years before […]
On This Day – 17th August
David Beckham catapaulted his name into the football limelight on this day back in 1996 with a goal from 55 yards on the opening day of the 1996/97 season. With football fans all over the country still reeling after the disappointment of England losing to Germany in Euro 96, Manchester United started their Premier League […]