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90 seconds with Kevin ‘Hitchy’ Hitchcock

Kevin Hitchcock enjoyed a distinguished career as a goalkeeper, primarily known for his time at Chelsea Football Club. Hitchcock began his professional career at Nottingham Forest in 1983 although he never made a first team appearance for the Reds, his professional debut came soon after whilst on loan at Mansfield Town and following a successful […]

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90 seconds with Keith Hackett

In the world of football, the spotlight often shines brightest on the players, managers, and star-studded matches. However, behind every thrilling game stands a figure crucial to maintaining order and fairness: the referee. Among the esteemed ranks of football referees, one name stands out for his remarkable career and enduring impact on the sport – […]

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90 seconds with Alan ‘Tommo’ Thompson

Born on December 22, 1973, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Thompson’s journey in football began with his hometown club, Newcastle United where he emerged through the youth ranks. Despite a near fatal accident during his youth days, Thompson fought back from potential career ending injuries to sign professional terms with the Magpies in 1991 before making […]

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90 seconds with Frank ‘Macca’ McAvennie

Frank McAvennie is a former Scottish international footballer who enjoyed a successful and well-travelled career in the game. Born on February 22, 1959, in Glasgow, Scotland, McAvennie is best known for his time as a striker playing for various clubs in the 1980s and 1990s. His career began at St. Mirren, where he quickly gained […]

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90 seconds with Michael ‘Bally’ Ball

The talented left back was born in Liverpool in 1979. During his school years he was part of the Liverpool youth team that also included Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen, he also attended the FA’s England school of excellence academy at Lilleshall with the pair before he signed professional terms with Everton in 1996. It […]

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90 seconds with Gifton Noel-Williams

After coming through the Watford academy, the talented hot prospect made his professional debut aged just 16 years against Sunderland in the League Cup and it wasn’t long before the striker hit the back of the net to become Watford’s youngest ever goal scorer. The following season the teenage Gifton scored important goals that helped […]

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90 seconds with Ian ‘Ninja’ Selley

Ian joined Arsenal as trainee in 1990 and it within just two years he’d progressed to first team action when he made his debut at Highbury against Blackburn Rovers. Under the stewardship of George Graham the defensive midfielder played a pivotal role in The Gunners, FA Cup and League Cup success in 1993. Silverware soon […]

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90 seconds with Andy ‘Cammy’ Campbell

Andrew Paul Campbell was born in Middlesbrough in 1979 and aged 14 years of age he joined his home town team ‘Boro’ as a youth player. The talented striker would soon progress to first team action and at 16 years old he made his Middlesbrough debut against Sheffield Wednesday at The Riverside Stadium. His first […]

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90 seconds with Mark ‘Brighty’ Bright

Mark Abraham Bright was born on the 6th June 1962 in Stoke-on-Trent. The imposing striker played Youth football for his boyhood team Port Vale before being released aged 16. After three years playing non-league football with Leek Town he would return to Vale Park and eventually made his first team debut for the Valiants in […]

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90 seconds with Gavin Peacock

Gavin Peacock started and ended his professional career at Loftus Road where he played almost 200 games in the hoops of Queens Park Rangers during his two spells in West London. After a short loan spell, the 20 year old attacking midfielder was transferred to Gillingham to play under his father who managed The Gills. […]