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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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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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Peak John Barnes was a sight to behold.

Peak John Barnes was a sight to behold.

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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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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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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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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 Thomas Hassler’s birthday today. Set pieces 20.

It’s Thomas Hassler’s birthday today. Set pieces 20.

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34 years ago today at the Euros: “Brolin, Dahlin, Brolin... BRILLIANT.” Barry Davies. Sometimes less is so much more.

34 years ago today at the Euros: “Brolin, Dahlin, Brolin... BRILLIANT.” Barry Davies. Sometimes less is so much more.

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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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It’s the anniversary of this casual genius from Roberto Baggio at World Cup 98. On the volley from a raking long ball, he rolls it perfectly into the path of Christian Vieri. Divine. Just fucking divine.

It’s the anniversary of this casual genius from Roberto Baggio at World Cup 98. On the volley from a raking long ball, he rolls it perfectly into the path of Christian Vieri. Divine. Just fucking divine.

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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 the anniversary of this glorious Del Piero goal vs Sweden at Euro 2000. Sensational. On his swinger too.

It’s the anniversary of this glorious Del Piero goal vs Sweden at Euro 2000. Sensational. On his swinger too.

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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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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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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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This week in 1996 a teenage Brazilian arrived at Barca from PSV with a huge talent and a transfer fee to match. 49 games, and 47 goals, later he made himself a legend. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima. Goodness me, what a sight to behold.

This week in 1996 a teenage Brazilian arrived at Barca from PSV with a huge talent and a transfer fee to match. 49 games, and 47 goals, later he made himself a legend. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima. Goodness me, what a sight to behold.

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TELLY GOLD: Big Jack Charlton tells the story of his first call-up to the England squad… and the reaction from his brother. Lovely, lovely stuff.

TELLY GOLD: Big Jack Charlton tells the story of his first call-up to the England squad… and the reaction from his brother. Lovely, lovely stuff.

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The legendary left peg of Hristo Stoichkov up to its usual tricks during his MLS years. You never lose it.

The legendary left peg of Hristo Stoichkov up to its usual tricks during his MLS years. You never lose it.

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This remains one of the great sporting soundtracks of all time. Big Fight Live on ITV. Absolute banger.

This remains one of the great sporting soundtracks of all time. Big Fight Live on ITV. Absolute banger.

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40 years ago in Mexico: Diego Maradona gets the ball, but Belgium’s back four stand between him and goal. “Right, lads. Showtime…”

40 years ago in Mexico: Diego Maradona gets the ball, but Belgium’s back four stand between him and goal. “Right, lads. Showtime…”

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It’s the legendary Luca Vialli’s birthday. You remember him. The sexy, bald Italian football guy. No, not him. The other one. Saturday mornings in the 90s. Fucking tremendous.

It’s the legendary Luca Vialli’s birthday. You remember him. The sexy, bald Italian football guy. No, not him. The other one. Saturday mornings in the 90s. Fucking tremendous.

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42 years ago in Brazil: John Barnes gets the ball at the Maracana and says: “Fuck it. I fancy a run at these...”

42 years ago in Brazil: John Barnes gets the ball at the Maracana and says: “Fuck it. I fancy a run at these...”

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32 years ago today: Little Romario scores a big goal to send Brazil into the World Cup Final. What a leap. Like a salmon on a bouncy castle.

32 years ago today: Little Romario scores a big goal to send Brazil into the World Cup Final. What a leap. Like a salmon on a bouncy castle.

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It’s 36 years since Italia 90 kicked off in sensational style. Big Benjamin Massing launches Claudio Caniggia into The Land of Wind and Ghosts. Run it off, son. (👍🎥 90s Football)

It’s 36 years since Italia 90 kicked off in sensational style. Big Benjamin Massing launches Claudio Caniggia into The Land of Wind and Ghosts. Run it off, son. (👍🎥 90s Football)

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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 the anniversary of this classic strike from Big Kennet Andersson vs Brazil at USA 94. Lots to admire here: - Strength and skill from Brolin - Textbook ‘good touch for a big lad’ - Aussie Rules celebration Splendid stuff.

It’s the anniversary of this classic strike from Big Kennet Andersson vs Brazil at USA 94. Lots to admire here: - Strength and skill from Brolin - Textbook ‘good touch for a big lad’ - Aussie Rules celebration Splendid stuff.

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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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TELLY GOLD: 28 years ago today Des Lynam, with a voice like a Cuban cigar, recited Rudyard Kipling after the France 98 Final. Splendid stuff.

TELLY GOLD: 28 years ago today Des Lynam, with a voice like a Cuban cigar, recited Rudyard Kipling after the France 98 Final. Splendid stuff.

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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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TELLY GOLD: Neil Ruddock, Carlton Palmer, Frank Worthington and John Fashanu on ‘Come Dine With Me’. Razor in the buff. Fash bizarrely chilling the red wine. Frank’s avocado vinaigrette. A golden age of TV.

TELLY GOLD: Neil Ruddock, Carlton Palmer, Frank Worthington and John Fashanu on ‘Come Dine With Me’. Razor in the buff. Fash bizarrely chilling the red wine. Frank’s avocado vinaigrette. A golden age of TV.

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TELLY GOLD: The BBC intro as England faced West Germany for a place in the World Cup Final 36 years ago today. Features Nessun Dorma, a joke from Des to calm the nerves, and Bobby Robson daring to dream. Absolutely tremendous.

TELLY GOLD: The BBC intro as England faced West Germany for a place in the World Cup Final 36 years ago today. Features Nessun Dorma, a joke from Des to calm the nerves, and Bobby Robson daring to dream. Absolutely tremendous.

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22 years ago today: A teenage Wayne Rooney becomes the youngest ever goalscorer at the Euros. Look at the little rascal teaming up with Darius Vassell for the second goal. What days. The world at his feet.

22 years ago today: A teenage Wayne Rooney becomes the youngest ever goalscorer at the Euros. Look at the little rascal teaming up with Darius Vassell for the second goal. What days. The world at his feet.

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36 years ago in Turin: “They’re appealing for offside, the Germans. And they’re in trouble. Augenthaler couldn’t do it, Lineker probably could. AND ENGLAND HAVE EQUALISED. IT’S Gary Lineker!” (👍🎥 England Goals)

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36 years ago in Turin: “They’re appealing for offside, the Germans. And they’re in trouble. Augenthaler couldn’t do it, Lineker probably could. AND ENGLAND HAVE EQUALISED. IT’S Gary Lineker!” (👍🎥 England Goals)

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It’s 13 years to the day since the ball went back to Everton keeper Tim Howard… and he was in no mood for faffing about. Get it forward, son. Get it forward.

It’s 13 years to the day since the ball went back to Everton keeper Tim Howard… and he was in no mood for faffing about. Get it forward, son. Get it forward.

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TELLY GOLD: The end to the BBC broadcast from the 1990 World Cup Final. The game was an absolute stinker, but Des signs off with a cracking line and a glorious Nessun Dorma montage. “Cue Luciano...”

TELLY GOLD: The end to the BBC broadcast from the 1990 World Cup Final. The game was an absolute stinker, but Des signs off with a cracking line and a glorious Nessun Dorma montage. “Cue Luciano...”

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