Arsenal 2 Leeds United 2 1978
On the opening day of the 1978-79 season, managerless Leeds United travelled to Highbury to face Arsenal. Jimmy Armfield’s contract at Leeds United had not been renewed and with no manager in place Maurice Lindley steps in as caretaker boss for the day and earns a good away point. Jock Stein arrived soon after from […]
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Billy Meredith
Did you know? Billy Meredith currently holds the record for being the oldest first team player to ever play for both Manchester City (49 years) and Manchester United (46 years) at club level whilst also holding the international record for Wales (45 years). The talented and durable Welshmen played over 700 matches during his time […]
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Ray ‘Butch’ Wilkins
Cultured midfield maestro Ray Wilkins scored three goals in 84 games for England and captained the the Three Lions on ten occasions. He played at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups. SHOP the official England retro collection at 3retro.com
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Quiz: Scotland players from the 80s
During the 80’s the Tartan Army enjoyed watching their national side compete at both Espana 82 and Mexico 86 World Cups whilst also enjoying a successful qualifying campaign for Italia 90. How many Scotland international players can you name from the 80’s? Take the test here and then let us know what percentage you got. […]
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Best British Referee
The match referee is often at the wrong end of wrath from players, managers and fans alike but without them the game simply wouldn’t go ahead. The ‘Ref’, man in the middle or traditionally the man in black has been in control and responsible for ensuring the laws of the game are adhered too since […]
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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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The John Lyall Years
For those of us of a certain age the name John Lyall is synonymous with a golden era for West Ham United. Lyall won two FA Cups in his time as West Ham manager, and also took the club to a European final, a League Cup final, the second division title and a best-ever finish […]
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Luton Town 1 Millwall 0 1985
This match will be remembered for the action off the pitch as opposed to on it unfortunately as crowd trouble before and after the game at Kenilworth Road. This led to significant condemnation of football hooliganism across all political divides and throughout the media and governing bodies which led to significant changes to attending football […]
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Up The Villa
A young Villa fan is kitted out and ready for the 1957 FA Cup final action to begin between Aston Villa and Manchester United. At the final whistle the young boy was celebrating the Villans seventh FA Cup title which also remains the last time they won it! SHOP the official Aston Villa retro collection […]
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The Man Behind The Sheepskin
John Motson or ‘Motty’ as he was known will be fondly remembered by many football supporters up and down the land as the voice of football that they’d grown up with, throughout the 70’s and well into the 00’s. John Motson was a very talented professional who adapted to all forms of broadcasting for the […]
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