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

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Peak John Barnes was a sight to behold.

Peak John Barnes was a sight to behold.

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33 years ago today: England are absolutely appalling in Norway, and a frustrated gaffer unleashes these iconic words…

33 years ago today: England are absolutely appalling in Norway, and a frustrated gaffer unleashes these iconic words…

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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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Indecent behaviour from Marco Van Basten for Ajax this week in 1985 Filth. Rancid, rotten, gutter filth.

Indecent behaviour from Marco Van Basten for Ajax this week in 1985 Filth. Rancid, rotten, gutter filth.

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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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A young Emile Heskey ripping Rovers apart at Ewood Park 29 years ago today. Sweet mercy. Look at the big fella in full flight. Unstoppable.

A young Emile Heskey ripping Rovers apart at Ewood Park 29 years ago today. Sweet mercy. Look at the big fella in full flight. Unstoppable.

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Lots to appreciate about this Diego Maradona goal from the 1983 Clasico. - Madrid’s invisible defence - Diego sending the lad on the line out for a pie and a pint - The defender Phil Babb-ing his grapefruits on the post. The Beautiful Game.

Lots to appreciate about this Diego Maradona goal from the 1983 Clasico. - Madrid’s invisible defence - Diego sending the lad on the line out for a pie and a pint - The defender Phil Babb-ing his grapefruits on the post. The Beautiful Game.

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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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18 years since Dean Ashton earned his diploma from Scissorbastard University. Sensational.

18 years since Dean Ashton earned his diploma from Scissorbastard University. Sensational.

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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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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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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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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 38 years since this saucy little chip from Gordon Strachan at Old Trafford. Taught Cantona everything he knows. (👍🎥 @forgottengoals)

It’s 38 years since this saucy little chip from Gordon Strachan at Old Trafford. Taught Cantona everything he knows. (👍🎥 @forgottengoals)

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It’s Karel Poborsky’s birthday today. You remember him. Czech forward. Euro 96. And scorer of this obscenity from his Masters Football days.

It’s Karel Poborsky’s birthday today. You remember him. Czech forward. Euro 96. And scorer of this obscenity from his Masters Football days.

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It’s 28 years since Carl Leaburn capitalised on this sublime schmozzle at The Dell. Light the Crap 90s Football beacon. You don’t see enough goals like this anymore.

It’s 28 years since Carl Leaburn capitalised on this sublime schmozzle at The Dell. Light the Crap 90s Football beacon. You don’t see enough goals like this anymore.

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“Siri, find me a contender for The Shittest Goal Of All Time” “Your search found Big Tony Cascarino, ending a four-month goal drought, for Villa #OnThisDay in 1991” “My God, Siri. It’s beautiful. So beautiful.”

“Siri, find me a contender for The Shittest Goal Of All Time” “Your search found Big Tony Cascarino, ending a four-month goal drought, for Villa #OnThisDay in 1991” “My God, Siri. It’s beautiful. So beautiful.”

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It’s the 30th anniversary of this blistering Gabriel Batistuta strike for Fiorentina vs Napoli. Look at that celebration. Batigol loved nothing better than hitting a football with lethal force.

It’s the 30th anniversary of this blistering Gabriel Batistuta strike for Fiorentina vs Napoli. Look at that celebration. Batigol loved nothing better than hitting a football with lethal force.

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Every now and then I remember when Michel Platini bypassed the whole Pescara defence, then stuck the ball effortlessly in the top corner for good measure. My word. That is absolutely fucking sensational.

Every now and then I remember when Michel Platini bypassed the whole Pescara defence, then stuck the ball effortlessly in the top corner for good measure. My word. That is absolutely fucking sensational.

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36 years ago today: Ireland’s World Cup anthem was released ahead of Italia 90. Win, lose or draw, Big Jack’s Boys in Green were going to Put ‘Em Under Pressure...

36 years ago today: Ireland’s World Cup anthem was released ahead of Italia 90. Win, lose or draw, Big Jack’s Boys in Green were going to Put ‘Em Under Pressure...

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37 years ago today: The magnificent Brian Moore provided the iconic soundtrack to a moment of high drama at Anfield. “THOMAS CHARGING THROUGH THE MIDFIELD. THOMAS… IT’S UP FOR GRABS NOW!”

37 years ago today: The magnificent Brian Moore provided the iconic soundtrack to a moment of high drama at Anfield. “THOMAS CHARGING THROUGH THE MIDFIELD. THOMAS… IT’S UP FOR GRABS NOW!”

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TELLY GOLD: The BBC theme for France 98. Maldini, Bergkamp and Zidane as fine wines? Perfect. Just perfect.

TELLY GOLD: The BBC theme for France 98. Maldini, Bergkamp and Zidane as fine wines? Perfect. Just perfect.

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29 years ago today: “READY. STEADY. TEDDY!” (👍🎥 Stu’s Football Flashbacks)

29 years ago today: “READY. STEADY. TEDDY!” (👍🎥 Stu’s Football Flashbacks)

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This iconic end to the Premier League season is 14 years old today. Martin Tyler’s commentary got all the acclaim, but Paul Merson was the unsung hero: “Mancini’s on the pitch. They’re all cuddling each other. They’ve got love bites and everything...”

This iconic end to the Premier League season is 14 years old today. Martin Tyler’s commentary got all the acclaim, but Paul Merson was the unsung hero: “Mancini’s on the pitch. They’re all cuddling each other. They’ve got love bites and everything...”

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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.

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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It’s 20 years since first sighting of the robot in the wild. Happy Anniversary Peter Crouch.

It’s 20 years since first sighting of the robot in the wild. Happy Anniversary Peter Crouch.

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34 years ago today: Ian Rush loses the ball in the centre circle at Highbury, and Martin Tyler can’t believe what happens next... "Limpar... What's he trying? OH, THAT’S ONE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!"

34 years ago today: Ian Rush loses the ball in the centre circle at Highbury, and Martin Tyler can’t believe what happens next... "Limpar... What's he trying? OH, THAT’S ONE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!"

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Outrageous behaviour from Luc Nilis for PSV against Utrecht this week in 1997. Have a heart, son. That keeper’s got to go home and face his loved ones.

Outrageous behaviour from Luc Nilis for PSV against Utrecht this week in 1997. Have a heart, son. That keeper’s got to go home and face his loved ones.

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On Eric Cantona’s birthday, a reminder of when he went mental on French telly, told his critics to jog on, and said he’d piss in the Pope’s arse. Just another day at the office.

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On Eric Cantona’s birthday, a reminder of when he went mental on French telly, told his critics to jog on, and said he’d piss in the Pope’s arse. Just another day at the office.

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An underrated finish from Fabrizio Ravanelli vs Ajax in the 1996 CL Final. Acute angle. Weaker foot. Doesn’t even need a sly look up. Instinctive.

An underrated finish from Fabrizio Ravanelli vs Ajax in the 1996 CL Final. Acute angle. Weaker foot. Doesn’t even need a sly look up. Instinctive.

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It’s 39 years to the day since Coventry’s Keith Houchen soared like a golden fucking eagle at Wembley. The gold standard of diving headers.

It’s 39 years to the day since Coventry’s Keith Houchen soared like a golden fucking eagle at Wembley. The gold standard of diving headers.

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43 years ago today: The late, great Ray Wilkins gets the ball at Wembley… and does this. Exquisite.

43 years ago today: The late, great Ray Wilkins gets the ball at Wembley… and does this. Exquisite.

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TELLY GOLD: In the build-up to the 1987 #FACupFinal celebrities took to the Wembley turf for the annual charity game. Daley Thompson nets this peach of a volley after a neat one-two with... Ray Winstone. Some partnership, that.

TELLY GOLD: In the build-up to the 1987 #FACupFinal celebrities took to the Wembley turf for the annual charity game. Daley Thompson nets this peach of a volley after a neat one-two with... Ray Winstone. Some partnership, that.

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

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

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27 years ago today: Pierluigi Collina checks on Bayern’s heartbroken defence after Solskjaer scores… and reminds them there’s still a game to finish. Football. A cruel mistress.

27 years ago today: Pierluigi Collina checks on Bayern’s heartbroken defence after Solskjaer scores… and reminds them there’s still a game to finish. Football. A cruel mistress.

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TELLY GOLD: A delightful slice of Saint and Greavsie history. When poor old Jim’s laid low by flu, the show goes on with his 'Spitting Image' puppet (voiced by the great Peter Brackley) standing in… to the delight of the camera crew. Good times.

TELLY GOLD: A delightful slice of Saint and Greavsie history. When poor old Jim’s laid low by flu, the show goes on with his 'Spitting Image' puppet (voiced by the great Peter Brackley) standing in… to the delight of the camera crew. Good times.

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It’s 31 years since Brian Deane did this at White Hart Lane. Taught Messi everything he knows.

It’s 31 years since Brian Deane did this at White Hart Lane. Taught Messi everything he knows.

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TELLY GOLD: Des Lynam talks us through the final league table 27 years ago today. 79 points wins Manchester United the title, West Ham are off to the Intertoto Cup, and it’s farewell to some former champions...

TELLY GOLD: Des Lynam talks us through the final league table 27 years ago today. 79 points wins Manchester United the title, West Ham are off to the Intertoto Cup, and it’s farewell to some former champions...

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94,924 Aufrufe • vor 18 Tagen