30 years ago today a Swansea fan scored at Anfield in the midst of an 8-0 thrashing in the FA Cup.
So much to love here: the shoes, the jeans, the wistful, melodic slow-mo. And then the steward’s slide tackle that cleans him out.
A work of art.
31 years ago today a Swansea fan scored at Anfield in the midst of an 8-0 tonking in the FA Cup.
So much to love here: the shoes, the jeans, the wistful, melodic slow-mo. And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally cleans him out.
Poetry.
18 years since this classic at the Euros as the Czech Republic came from two down to beat the Netherlands.
Feast your eyes on 98 seconds of furious 00s football in all its glory…
FLASHBACK: To July, 2009 as England play Germany in a tribute match for Sir Bobby Robson.
The Gaffer made a brave appearance just 5 days before he passed away. His final words about Gazza will bring a tear to your eye...
#OnThisDay
in 1990 a Swansea fan scored at Anfield in the midst of an 8-0 thumping in the FA Cup.
Come for the melodic slow-mo, stay for the steward’s slide tackle that cleans him out.
It’s 23 years since Liverpool drew in Brann, and Robbie Fowler produced one of the most x-rated first touches in the history of European football.
Filth. Wash your hands immediately after watching.
On Francesco Totti’s birthday, here he is showing the young pretenders who’s boss on the futsal court.
“When you come at the King, you best not miss...”
10 years ago today Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing as England and Germany legends played a match in his honour.
A few days later he was gone. His final words about Gazza will break your heart.
32 years ago today a Swansea fan scored at Anfield during an 8-0 thrashing in the FA Cup.
So much to love here: the shoes, the denim, the charming, melodic slow-mo.
And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally cleans him out.
Hang it in Le Louvre.
It’s three years since Robbie Keane’s little lad decided to sack off mascot duty - and grab the glory instead.
The celebration lasts a full 17 seconds.
Drink it in, son. Drink it in.
13 years ago today:
Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing, at an England vs Germany Legends match in his honour.
A few days later he left us. Those final words about Gazza will bring a tear to your eye...
35 years ago today Diego Maradona turned into the Karate Kid, sparking out the Bilbao keeper, and causing a riot during the Copa Del Rey final.
Bring yer fuckin’ dinner.
It’s 27 years since Dean Windass scored The Greatest Goal You’ve Never Seen.
Deary me. He’s got no business hitting that volley from there.
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@BoothferryPod
)
33 years ago today Diego Maradona got the ball in his own half, facing his own goal, with two England players marking him.
You know what happened next.
Genius. Absolute fucking genius.
It’s Georges Santos’ birthday today. You remember him.
"Santos has history with Andy Johnson. That first challenge will be interesting..."
Goodness gracious me.
34 years ago today a Swansea fan scored at Anfield in the midst of an 8-0 tonking in the FA Cup.
So much to love here: the shoes, the jeans, the wistful, melodic slow-mo.
And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally cleans him out.
A masterpiece.
#OnThisDay
in 1993 these men from QPR and Man City combined to give us the absolute worst 20 seconds of football since records began.
Heroes. Every last one of them. Lest we forget.
It’s been 17 years since this Thierry Henry goal in pre-season.
Goodness me. That defender’s halfway to the car park by the time the ball hits the net…
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@forgottengoals
)
It’s 33 years to the day since
@GaryLineker
scored The Most Gary Lineker Hat-Trick Ever in the Clasico.
Yes, Messi’s good - but why dribble round eight players when you can toe it over the line from 2 yards out?
Today marks 25 years since Diana Ross missed from the penalty spot at USA 94.
Far too much messing about in the run-up. Sometimes you've just got to put your fucking foot through it, son.
Just been reminded of 2006 when peak Kaka rinsed young Messi and scored this goal vs Argentina.
Sweet Jesus. Look at that glorious, graceful bastard move.
On Sir Bobby Robson’s birthday, a reminder of his last public outing - England play Germany in a tribute game in 2009, just a few days before “The Gaffer” passed away.
The raw emotion here. That question about Gazza hits you every time...
On the day that football remembers the passing of Brian Clough, here’s his last interview as Forest boss.
Reflecting on the end of a life in football, the final goodbye to Barry Davies is about as emotional as it gets...
FLASHBACK: Sheff Utd vs West Brom, 2002. Includes one of the worst tackles in football history, and some excellent foreshadowing in the commentary box.
"Georges Santos has had a bit of history with Andy Johnson. That first challenge will be interesting..."
It’s a year to the day since Robbie Keane’s little boy decided he couldn’t be arsed with mascot duty.
Kudos for the 17-second pose of a celebration. That’s next level Cantona stuff.
It’s 17 years since Man City boss Stuart Pearce, with his team needing a goal to qualify for Europe, had a moment of inspiration:
“Bollocks to this. We’ll stick Big David James up top and get it in the mixer...”
24 years ago today at Le Tournoi:
- Brazil free-kick
- Bobby Carlos starts his run-up in the dressing room
- Uncorks one of the great shitpingers since records began
Mon Dieu. What a fucking hit, son.
35 years ago today:
The ball came to Marco Van Basten at a difficult height, and a near-impossible angle.
Dear Lord. That is a Ferrero Fucking Rocher of a volley.
It’s 24 years to the day since Robbie Fowler produced one of the most x-rated first touches in the history of association football.
WARNING: Sanitise your hands immediately after watching.
16 years ago today:
Fabio Cannavaro broke up a German attack and seconds later Alessandro Del Piero put the Azzurri in the World Cup Final.
What a game. What a goal. What a team…
23 years ago today:
- Brazil win a free-kick,
- Bob Carlos starts his run-up in the car park
- hits a shot that defies the laws of time and space
What a fucking ping, son.
On the 10th anniversary of Sir Bobby’s passing, a chance to share this again.
A decade after Turin, the Gaffer reflects with
@GaryLineker
on what might have been.
The pride, the passion and the pain are still there. So, so close.
It’s Mark Hughes’ birthday today. You remember him.
Grand Master of the Volley. Here he is showing them how it’s done whilst in charge at Man City.
You never lose it, old son.