Football is a sport that spans generations, often creating a legacy within families. Some of the greatest footballers in history have not only left their mark on the field but have also passed on their talent and passion to their sons. Here, we delve into some of the most famous father and son duos who […]
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Manchester City has a storied history, and three of its most iconic legends are Colin Bell, Mike Summerbee, and Francis Lee. Colin Bell, often affectionately referred to as “The King of the Kippax,” was a midfield maestro known for his impeccable passing, tireless work rate, and versatility on the field. Bell’s contribution to the club […]
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Born in the midst of World War II, in 1944, Francis Henry Lee rose from the quiet town of Westhoughton, Lancashire, to become one of English football’s most influential figures. His journey, marked by audacity on the field and ambition off it, remains a testament to the golden era of English football. Early Beginnings:Starting his […]
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Tony Cottee scored West Ham United‘s first ever Premier League hat-trick back in 1994 when the Irons hammered Manchester City 3-0 at Upton Park. The former England international striker scored 145 goals in 335 games for the Hammers during his two spells at the club. SHOP the official West Ham United retro collection at 3Retro.com
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The ultimate treble has only been won twice in history and comprises of lifting Europe’s top prize in the Champions League / European Cup whilst domestically winning the Premier League or First Division as it was then and the FA Cup all in the same season. On the two occasions this rare feat has been […]
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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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“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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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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Back in 1996, Kevin Keegan’s title chasing Newcastle United dubbed ‘The Entertainers’ travelled the Maine Road to face a relegation threatened Manchester City side. Most gamblers would have had this down as a banker away win for the Magpies but Alan Ball’s Sky Blues put in a performance that defied their low league position. This […]
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AT the Praterstadion in Vienna 1970, Manchester City beat Górnik Zabrze in the European Cup Winners’ Cup Final to win their first and only European title to date. Manchester City had qualified for the Cup Winners’ Cup after beating Leicester City in the 1969 FA Cup Final, whereas Polish side Górnik Zabrze had beaten Legia Warsaw in the respective 1969 Polish […]
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