52 minutes ago, erskblue said:

I think Walter Smith was also assistant to Ferguson, when he was temporarily in charge of Scotland. After the death of  Jock Stein. Nov 1985 until the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

He was. Then went to Ibrox. I remember the night Jock Stein died. A tense game between Wales and Scotland and then the news broke about Stein's death. A great manager.

On 06/09/2021 at 14:57, Boyne said:

A footballing legend.

Jock Wallace has the unique distinction of being the only player ever to play in the English, Welsh and Scottish Cups in the same season !
This was during the 1966–67 season, where he played in F.A. and the Welsh Cup for Hereford United and in the Scottish Cup,when he had moved to Berwick Rangers.   

10 hours ago, Boyne said:

He was. Then went to Ibrox. I remember the night Jock Stein died. A tense game between Wales and Scotland and then the news broke about Stein's death. A great manager.

Boyne:Agreed a great manager indeed.

Johan Neeskens. Some player.

He won the European Cup with Ajax in 1971, 1972, 1973. And won the European Cup Winners Cup with Barcelona in 1979. A twice runner up in the World Cup Finals of 1974 and 1978.

He had scored in 1974 World Cup Final. 

10 hours ago, erskblue said:

Johan Neeskens. Some player.

He won the European Cup with Ajax in 1971, 1972, 1973. And won the European Cup Winners Cup with Barcelona in 1979. A twice runner up in the World Cup Finals of 1974 and 1978.

He had scored in 1974 World Cup Final. 

I've always liked him much more than Cruijff (whom I never liked at all actually).

6 hours ago, Valerie said:

I've always liked him much more than Cruijff (whom I never liked at all actually).

The 1974 World Cup was the first one I watched  aged 7. It got a big build up here in Scotland as Scotland had qualified.

The Dutch were the most talked about and unexpected team.  Mind you Ajax and Feyenoord had won the European Cup from 1970-73 so there was a hint there.   

 

Just liked this picture.    The League Magazine on Twitter 

Edited September 10, 20214 yr by erskblue

79 today. A Rangers legend.

 

Franz Beckenbauer in a Hamburg top !      He played 28 times  for them in 1980/81 and 1981/82.     Injury curtailed his appearances.

The Berlin Derby. Hertha Berlin v Union Berlin in the Olympic Stadium.

http://boxtoboxfootball.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/C4HerthaBVB140510-211-680x417-1.jpg

 

Hertha Berlin v Union Berlin in 1990.

Hopefully this picture is okay, unlike the one above!

Edited September 12, 20214 yr by erskblue

This season's Vitesse Arnhem Airborne shirt. A fine tribute as we approach the anniversary of Operation Market Garden. A picture of the John Frost Bridge on the shirt.

https://www.voetbalshop.nl/nike-vitesse-airborne-shirt-2021-2022.html

Haven't bought a football shirt in years and if I did it would be Chelsea or Rangers but am tempted to buy this. Even if there is more than a resemblance to the shirt worn by the pikeys!

The late,,great, Ray Wilkins in action for England v Wales at Wembley. Possibly 1979. Photograph: Steve Powell/Getty

Rainer Bonhof playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach.

 

Jimmy Greaves scoring one of his  hat-trick for England v Scotland in April 1961.

Sad news of his passing today.

Jimmy Greaves v Wales in Nov 1962

Edited September 19, 20214 yr by erskblue

Well done Vitesse Arnhem. Showing great respect to those of the British Airborne Division.

David Webb playing for Derby  He played 26 games, scoring 1 goal for them. Dec 78 to end of 1979/80 season.

I’d forgotten he’d played for Derby!      
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‘Grass roots’ football pitch in Belgium.        FootballRetroPlus on Twitter 

 

Sorry, but  someone has to explain that Rainer Bonhof photo. There are two players of opposite teams who look injured, with Bonhof dribbling past them?  Or are they on warmups?

i absolutely loved watching him play in the 70s.