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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FA Cup Final 1990
The FA Cup in 1990 served up two classic matches in the semi-finals which saw goals galore between the four remaining sides. Crystal Palace knocked out the favourites Liverpool in a 4-3 seesaw game at Villa Park whereas the other finalists Manchester United battled out a 3-3 draw with Oldham Athletic at Maine Road. The […]
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Play-Offs: The Best Invention Ever
“The best invention ever”, were the words used by Leyton Orient chairman, Barry Hearn, to describe the play-offs. Quite a statement, considering his comments came in the wake of his team’s defeat to Blackpool in the third division play-off final in 2001. Indeed, since its inception, over 100 clubs have competed in over 400 play-off […]
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Title Deciding Goals
Over the decades, titles have been decided by individual moments of magic often towards the business end of the season. Which goal below get’s your vote for the best when it comes to defining the destination of the First Division or Premier League crown?
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Million Pound Man
In 1979, Brian Clough agreed to make Trevor Francis the first player to demand a £1m transfer fee when he was purchased for Nottingham Forest from Birmingham City. The forward repaid some of that fee back later that year when he scored the winning goal in the European Cup final. SHOP the official England retro […]
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Battle of Britain 1970
For the first time in European Cup history the Scottish and English league champions we’re paired together in the semi-final of the 69/70 competition which was dubbed the ‘Battle of Britain’. Jock Stein’s Glasgow Celtic would take on the heavily fancied Leeds United managed by Don Revie. In the tight first leg at Elland Road, […]
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Billy Wright: Centurion
On 11 April 1959, England and Wolves captain Billy Wright became the first international player to become a centurion when he made his 100th appearance for England against Scotland at Wembley. He led the Three Lions to a 1-0 victory that day with Bobby Charlton scoring the only goal of the game. SHOP the official […]
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Quiz: Champions from the 70’s
How good is your football memory? Can you name the winners of the major tournaments, league titles and individual player awards throughout the 70’s decade? Take the test here and let us know how you got on! SHOP the official England 1970’s retro collection at 3Retro.com
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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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Italia 90
‘Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.’ – Leonardo Da Vinci England expects. It has since 1966. Three generations have been born and grown into adulthood in the intervening years. If you were […]
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