It was on this day back in 1996 that England’s Euro ’96 tournament started gathering pace, as they brushed Scotland aside with a 2-0 victory over the Auld Enemy. Second half goals from Alan Shearer and Paul Gascoigne settled were the difference between the two sides.It could have been a completely different story though as […]
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On This Day – 29th May
ir Matt Busby with some of his United players at the final whistle Manchester United beat Benfica at Wembley on this day back in 1968 to lift the European Cup for the first time.Not even the most ardent fan of Manchester City or any other of United’s rivals could have begrudged Manchester United of this […]
On This Day – 23rd May
Paul Gascoigne on the ball against Chile We’ve all been to those drab, utterly forgettable 0-0 draws. The kind of matches that leave you questioning why you bothered to go in the first place.These types of games often get played out in front of low crowds. I also think that players don’t try so hard […]
On This Day – 22nd May
AC Milan won their first European Cup on this day back in 1963. They beat Portuguese side Benfica in the Final at Wembley Stadium, coming from a goal down to win 2-1.AC Milan beat Union Luxembourg, Ipswich Town, Galatasaray and Dundee to get to the Final and scored an amazing 31 times in those 8 […]
Euro 96 Revisited – England Demolish Dutch to reach Quarter Finals!
The deadly England strike partnership of Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham England beat Holland 4-1 tonight in one of the most complete performances ever seen by an England team at Wembley.In a game where the hosts had to avoid defeat, England played with hunger and desire. There was a ruthless streak not seen in the […]
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On This Day – 20th May
The last FA Cup Final to be played at the old Wembley Stadium was played on this day back in 2000. It’s hard to believe that this was twenty years ago now! Chelsea and Aston Villa played out the last FA Cup Final under the Twin Towers with the Londoners winning the game 1-0. In […]
Euro 96 Revisited – A moment of brilliance from Gazza brings the tournament to life!
After Paul Gascoigne’s antics in the pre-tournament trip to the Far East, many fans and various parts of the media called for him to be kicked out of the England squad before the tournament.His goal this afternoon was the best way to silence those critics and his celebration was directed at all of those who […]
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On This Day – 17th May
Roberto Di Martteo fires Chelsea ahead after only 42 seconds Chelsea won the FA Cup on this day back in 1997, beating Middlesbrough 2-0 in the Final at Wembley.This was only the second time that The Blues had won the FA Cup, the first time was in 1970. Chelsea had a dream start thanks to […]
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 […]
On This Day – 14th May
Wimbledon won the FA Cup for the first and only time in their history on this day back in 1988.The Dons beat Liverpool, who were red-hot favourites to win the Cup, thanks to a first-half goal from Lawrie Sanchez. Wimbledon had only been in the First Division for two years and had finished the season […]