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80s/90s/00s footy nostalgia. On a YouTube odyssey for glorious goals & gaffes. Retro football writer.

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It’s 14 years since Branislav Ivanovic had his Champions League hopes and dreams crushed on live TV...

It’s 14 years since Branislav Ivanovic had his Champions League hopes and dreams crushed on live TV...

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28 years ago today: Tony Adams casually scoring The Most Unlikely Tony Adams Goal Ever. “WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT??!!”

28 years ago today: Tony Adams casually scoring The Most Unlikely Tony Adams Goal Ever. “WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT??!!”

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Neil Webb vs Arsenal 37 years ago today. What a strike. Couldn’t be any sweeter if you dipped his boots in a pint of Nutella.

Neil Webb vs Arsenal 37 years ago today. What a strike. Couldn’t be any sweeter if you dipped his boots in a pint of Nutella.

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It’s 23 years since Chris Marsden got the ball at Portman Road… and morphed into John Barnes at the Maracana. Taught Messi everything he knows.

It’s 23 years since Chris Marsden got the ball at Portman Road… and morphed into John Barnes at the Maracana. Taught Messi everything he knows.

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It’s 23 years since Royal Antwerp fans unwisely invaded the pitch at Beveren... ... and were welcomed by a straightener from Graham Stack. HAVE IT. (👍🎥 Kristof Terreur)

It’s 23 years since Royal Antwerp fans unwisely invaded the pitch at Beveren... ... and were welcomed by a straightener from Graham Stack. HAVE IT. (👍🎥 Kristof Terreur)

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On Franck Queudrue’s birthday, a reminder of one of the all-time great own goals. ART.

On Franck Queudrue’s birthday, a reminder of one of the all-time great own goals. ART.

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Peak John Barnes was a sight to behold.

Peak John Barnes was a sight to behold.

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TELLY GOLD: On Bobby Charlton’s birthday, here’s Jack presenting his younger brother with an award at Sports Personality Of The Year. The pride in his voice as he says that last line. My goodness. (👍🎥 Second Captains)

TELLY GOLD: On Bobby Charlton’s birthday, here’s Jack presenting his younger brother with an award at Sports Personality Of The Year. The pride in his voice as he says that last line. My goodness. (👍🎥 Second Captains)

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It’s Bo Nielsen’s birthday today. You remember him. It’s truly a miracle he walked away from this without serious injury.

It’s Bo Nielsen’s birthday today. You remember him. It’s truly a miracle he walked away from this without serious injury.

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Boxing Day, 1997: Andy Cole welcomes the Ghost of Cantona Past to Old Trafford…

Boxing Day, 1997: Andy Cole welcomes the Ghost of Cantona Past to Old Trafford…

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28 years ago today: - Dean Windass - Hull - The Greatest Goal You’ve Never Seen That is absolutely incredible. (👍🎥 This Was Boothferry Park (Podcast))

28 years ago today: - Dean Windass - Hull - The Greatest Goal You’ve Never Seen That is absolutely incredible. (👍🎥 This Was Boothferry Park (Podcast))

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Francesco Totti in the shootout vs Netherlands 26 years ago today. Nerves? Not a chance, son.

Francesco Totti in the shootout vs Netherlands 26 years ago today. Nerves? Not a chance, son.

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March, 1989. A young Paul Ince runs the length of Villa Park and scores this Goal of the Season contender. Now that’s a celebration. Quick handshake - then on with the game, lads. (👍🎥 When Football Was Better)

March, 1989. A young Paul Ince runs the length of Villa Park and scores this Goal of the Season contender. Now that’s a celebration. Quick handshake - then on with the game, lads. (👍🎥 When Football Was Better)

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It’s 41 years to the day since a young Gary Lineker scored The Most Unlikely Gary Lineker Goal Ever. See, they weren’t all tap-ins. (👍🎥 @forgottengoals)

It’s 41 years to the day since a young Gary Lineker scored The Most Unlikely Gary Lineker Goal Ever. See, they weren’t all tap-ins. (👍🎥 @forgottengoals)

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It’s 60 years since Bobby Charlton belted the ball vs Mexico at the World Cup. Thunderbastard. Vintage edition.

It’s 60 years since Bobby Charlton belted the ball vs Mexico at the World Cup. Thunderbastard. Vintage edition.

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It’s the late Trifon Ivanov’s birthday. Bulgarian defender. Not necessarily known for his looks, but this goal vs Wales was a real beauty.

It’s the late Trifon Ivanov’s birthday. Bulgarian defender. Not necessarily known for his looks, but this goal vs Wales was a real beauty.

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It’s 43 years to the day since Nicky Holmes did this at The Dell. What a fucking hit, son. What a hit. (👍🎥 @forgottengoals)

It’s 43 years to the day since Nicky Holmes did this at The Dell. What a fucking hit, son. What a hit. (👍🎥 @forgottengoals)

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32 years ago today at Old Trafford. David “Rocky” Rocastle. My goodness. What a talent.

32 years ago today at Old Trafford. David “Rocky” Rocastle. My goodness. What a talent.

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A desperately sad day as football bids farewell to John Motson. This goal in 1984 will live long in the memory. The slight hiss of the microphone. The klaxons in the crowd. The pure passion in Motty’s voice. “TIGANA… TIGANA… PLATINI… GOAL!!!” RIP

A desperately sad day as football bids farewell to John Motson. This goal in 1984 will live long in the memory. The slight hiss of the microphone. The klaxons in the crowd. The pure passion in Motty’s voice. “TIGANA… TIGANA… PLATINI… GOAL!!!” RIP

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TELLY GOLD: Transfer Deadline Day gold from 1997. Barry Fry needs a new striker. But the agent’s playing hardball. Does Our Bazza get his man? And seal the deal with a comedy gavel and an outburst of profanity? You fucking bet he does...
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TELLY GOLD: Transfer Deadline Day gold from 1997. Barry Fry needs a new striker. But the agent’s playing hardball. Does Our Bazza get his man? And seal the deal with a comedy gavel and an outburst of profanity? You fucking bet he does...

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712,341 views • 1 day ago

It’s the anniversary of Jason Cundy scoring this surreal shithouse of a goal at Portman Road in 1992. HAVE IT.
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It’s the anniversary of Jason Cundy scoring this surreal shithouse of a goal at Portman Road in 1992. HAVE IT.

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739,044 views • 3 days ago

34 years ago today Ian Crook was doing Ian Crook things on Monday Night Football. Set Pieces 20.
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34 years ago today Ian Crook was doing Ian Crook things on Monday Night Football. Set Pieces 20.

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140,561 views • 2 days ago

It’s 23 years since the ball dropped to Gareth Ainsworth on the volley… and he Van Basten’d the arsehole out of it.
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It’s 23 years since the ball dropped to Gareth Ainsworth on the volley… and he Van Basten’d the arsehole out of it.

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347,266 views • 8 days ago

It’s Phil Jagielka’s birthday today. Scorer of one of the unlikeliest Thunderbastards since records began.
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It’s Phil Jagielka’s birthday today. Scorer of one of the unlikeliest Thunderbastards since records began.

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303,903 views • 16 days ago

19 years ago today: Nani. Old Trafford. And a ball that stayed well and truly hit.
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19 years ago today: Nani. Old Trafford. And a ball that stayed well and truly hit.

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75,647 views • 7 days ago

It’s 17 years since Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing, at an England vs Germany Legends match in his honour. He received an outpouring of love. Then a few days later he left us. Those final few words about Gazza will bring a tear to your eye...
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It’s 17 years since Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing, at an England vs Germany Legends match in his honour. He received an outpouring of love. Then a few days later he left us. Those final few words about Gazza will bring a tear to your eye...

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428,589 views • 1 month ago

It’s Paul Allen’s birthday. You remember him. As a teenager, he was on the brink of an FA Cup Final fairytale at Wembley... until Willie Young shithoused the whole thing. (👍🎥 The Road to Wembley (FA Cup Finals 1923 - 2000))
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It’s Paul Allen’s birthday. You remember him. As a teenager, he was on the brink of an FA Cup Final fairytale at Wembley... until Willie Young shithoused the whole thing. (👍🎥 The Road to Wembley (FA Cup Finals 1923 - 2000))

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41,663 views • 5 days ago

It’s 31 years since David Ginola did this at Hillsborough. Lots to see here: - The sweetness of the strike - That Newcastle away strip - Peter Beardsley doing bits and pieces. (👍🎥 Sock Council)
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It’s 31 years since David Ginola did this at Hillsborough. Lots to see here: - The sweetness of the strike - That Newcastle away strip - Peter Beardsley doing bits and pieces. (👍🎥 Sock Council)

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40,856 views • 6 days ago

It’s the anniversary of Alan Shearer’s record-breaking move to Blackburn in 1992. So here’s two minutes of him ruining goalkeepers’ Saturday afternoons. The repertoire of finishing here is ridiculous.
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It’s the anniversary of Alan Shearer’s record-breaking move to Blackburn in 1992. So here’s two minutes of him ruining goalkeepers’ Saturday afternoons. The repertoire of finishing here is ridiculous.

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275,285 views • 1 month ago

It’s the anniversary of Dennis Bergkamp’s filth at Filbert Street in 1997. My goodness. He was a Ferrero Fucking Rocher of a footballer.
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It’s the anniversary of Dennis Bergkamp’s filth at Filbert Street in 1997. My goodness. He was a Ferrero Fucking Rocher of a footballer.

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42,746 views • 6 days ago

TELLY GOLD: Harchester hero Karl Fletcher meets his demise at the hands of evil boss Don Barker. Death by coat peg. That’s no way to go… … especially for a man who’s notched 172 Premier League goals.
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TELLY GOLD: Harchester hero Karl Fletcher meets his demise at the hands of evil boss Don Barker. Death by coat peg. That’s no way to go… … especially for a man who’s notched 172 Premier League goals.

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289,181 views • 1 month ago

I still think about this moment. Kevin Keegan fronting up to Toon fans after the shock sale of Andy Cole to Man Utd in 1995. He owned the decision, and felt he owed them an explanation. Months later Alan Shearer arrived and history changed forever.
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I still think about this moment. Kevin Keegan fronting up to Toon fans after the shock sale of Andy Cole to Man Utd in 1995. He owned the decision, and felt he owed them an explanation. Months later Alan Shearer arrived and history changed forever.

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280,978 views • 1 month ago

It’s Stephen Carr’s birthday today. You remember him. You can file this one under “stayed hit”.
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It’s Stephen Carr’s birthday today. You remember him. You can file this one under “stayed hit”.

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23,478 views • 4 days ago

TELLY GOLD: On Luis Boa Morte’s birthday, a reminder of his tremendous appearance on MTV Cribs… when he discovers he actually has a back garden.
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TELLY GOLD: On Luis Boa Morte’s birthday, a reminder of his tremendous appearance on MTV Cribs… when he discovers he actually has a back garden.

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166,234 views • 29 days ago

20 years ago today: England played Portugal and Ashley Cole had zero fucking interest in Cristiano’s flicks and tricks...
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20 years ago today: England played Portugal and Ashley Cole had zero fucking interest in Cristiano’s flicks and tricks...

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4,264,770 views • 2 years ago

It’s the anniversary of one of the most underrated Premier League goals of all time. Patrik Berger, for Pompey, at The Valley in 2004. It’s obscene to even consider shooting from there…
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It’s the anniversary of one of the most underrated Premier League goals of all time. Patrik Berger, for Pompey, at The Valley in 2004. It’s obscene to even consider shooting from there…

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53,621 views • 12 days ago

32 (yes, THIRTY TWO) years ago today: - A bullet header - An iconic celebration - A dream debut for Jürgen Klinsmann…
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32 (yes, THIRTY TWO) years ago today: - A bullet header - An iconic celebration - A dream debut for Jürgen Klinsmann…

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57,849 views • 13 days ago

31 years ago today: Tony Yeboah unleashed a Weapon of Mass Destruction at Elland Road. Sweet mercy. What a goal.
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31 years ago today: Tony Yeboah unleashed a Weapon of Mass Destruction at Elland Road. Sweet mercy. What a goal.

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52,798 views • 12 days ago

38 years ago at the Dell: A 17-year-old striker, with a twinkle in his eye and magic in his boots, scored a hat-trick vs Arsenal on his full Saints debut. Happy anniversary Alan Shearer.
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38 years ago at the Dell: A 17-year-old striker, with a twinkle in his eye and magic in his boots, scored a hat-trick vs Arsenal on his full Saints debut. Happy anniversary Alan Shearer.

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608,870 views • 4 months ago