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The Hand Of God Knows!

Pink March 16, 2013

An eternal issue is becoming ever more controversial in the modern game. When is a handball, a handball? How many times have you been

City Go Mad In Madchester

Pink March 16, 2013

September 1989 in Manchester was an exciting time. The city’s vibrant music scene headed by the likes of The Stone Roses, New Order and Happy

Mabbutt’s Left Knee Hands The Cup To Coventry

Pink March 16, 2013

The 1987 FA Cup Final was meant to be the glorious finale to a season where Tottenham Hotspur had for large portions been in contention

King Kevin Hits Tyneside

Pink March 16, 2013

In the early 1980’s there was probably no more high profile English footballer than Kevin Keegan. Multiple trophy winner with Liverpool, successful spell in the

The End Of An Era: Farewell To Uncle Bob

Pink March 16, 2013

As the 1982-83 season came to a close everyone knew this would be the end of the most decorated managerial career in English football to

Kendall Saved By Heath

Pink March 16, 2013

January 18th 1984 may not be a date that jumps out at most football fans, indeed it may not strike much of a chord when

Italia ’90: Top 5 Iconic Moments

Pink March 16, 2013

25 years on from possibly the greatest World Cup ever, here are five of my favourite moments of Italia ’90. 5. Roger Milla robs Rene

The FA At 150: An Alternative History

Pink March 16, 2013

In January 2013, the Football Association launched its celebrations to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the organisation’s birth back in 1863. When a group of

Football Heroes: Duncan Ferguson

Pink March 16, 2013

For Evertonians the 1990’s were a rollercoaster ride of very occasional ups and far too many downs. The club had declined quite alarmingly from its

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Everton?

Pink March 16, 2013

The recent comprehensive and humiliating FA Cup 6th round defeat suffered by Everton at the hands of Wigan Athletic was greeted by a

Are Striking Partnerships Gone Forever?

Pink March 16, 2013

Once upon a time one of the key elements to any successful team was its strike partnership. Throughout the history of the game the

The Second Coming Of Third Lanark

Pink March 16, 2013

Ever heard the story about the Glasgow based football club who ran into financial calamity and went bust? Of course you have, but this tale

The Hand Of God Knows!

Pink March 16, 2013

An eternal issue is becoming ever more controversial in the modern game. When is a handball, a handball? How many times have you been

City Go Mad In Madchester

Pink March 16, 2013

September 1989 in Manchester was an exciting time. The city’s vibrant music scene headed by the likes of The Stone Roses, New Order and Happy

Mabbutt’s Left Knee Hands The Cup To Coventry

Pink March 16, 2013

The 1987 FA Cup Final was meant to be the glorious finale to a season where Tottenham Hotspur had for large portions been in contention

King Kevin Hits Tyneside

Pink March 16, 2013

In the early 1980’s there was probably no more high profile English footballer than Kevin Keegan. Multiple trophy winner with Liverpool, successful spell in the

The End Of An Era: Farewell To Uncle Bob

Pink March 16, 2013

As the 1982-83 season came to a close everyone knew this would be the end of the most decorated managerial career in English football to

Kendall Saved By Heath

Pink March 16, 2013

January 18th 1984 may not be a date that jumps out at most football fans, indeed it may not strike much of a chord when

Italia ’90: Top 5 Iconic Moments

Pink March 16, 2013

25 years on from possibly the greatest World Cup ever, here are five of my favourite moments of Italia ’90. 5. Roger Milla robs Rene

The FA At 150: An Alternative History

Pink March 16, 2013

In January 2013, the Football Association launched its celebrations to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the organisation’s birth back in 1863. When a group of