Stanley Matthews and ground staff at Stoke City's Victoria Ground. Trying to defrost the pitch.

Arthur is probably trying to work out how much he can sell the FA Cup for.

Alan Ball receiving some 'advice' from the legendary Scottish referee  'Tiny’ Wharton.

'Wee Pat' playing for Scotland in the European Youth Cup Final in Finland 1982.

June 1979. A young Diego Maradona had just shown those present at Hampden just how good a player he already was. 

6 hours ago, erskblue said:

June 1979. A young Diego Maradona had just shown those present at Hampden just how good a player he already was. 

 

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Young Maradona Hampden Park 1979.

You can hear the crowd applaude  his efforts .

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Argentina team line up before the game. June 1979.   Luque scores for Argentina.

Maradona being chased by John Wark. Diego Maradona scores Argentina's third goal in their 3-1 victory over Scotland at Hampden in 1979 as team-mates Luque and Houseman look on. Maradona going past Paul Hegarty. Kenny Dalglish watches in the background.

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Argentina team line up before the game. June 1979.   Luque scores for Argentina.

Maradona being chased by John Wark. Diego Maradona scores Argentina's third goal in their 3-1 victory over Scotland at Hampden in 1979 as team-mates Luque and Houseman look on. Maradona going past Paul Hegarty. Kenny Dalglish watches in the background.

Can't seem to post link to YouTube video of Maradona at that game.

It's an Associated Press video, no commentary but with crowd sounds only, you can hear the crowd applause for Maradona.

It will be the 40th anniversary of the Bradford City stadium fire this year. 

56 fans lost their lives in this awful disaster. It was  shown live on TV, interrupting the normal schedule, absolutely shocking for those of us who watched it unfold.

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40 minutes ago, The Rising Sun said:

Can't seem to post link to YouTube video of Maradona at that game.

It's an Associated Press video, no commentary but with crowd sounds only, you can hear the crowd applause for Maradona.

The Rising Sun. Don’t know if this is the footage? 

18 minutes ago, erskblue said:

The Rising Sun. Don’t know if this is the footage? 

Spot on Ersk. Thanks 

Wembley 1967. John Greig and Eddie Mac are the Scotland players in action. Looks like Jimmy Greaves and Geoff Hurst are the England players and Ronnie Simpson, half hidden the Scottish goalkeeper.

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On 05/01/2025 at 07:54, erskblue said:

Wembley 1967. John Greig and Eddie Mac are the Scotland players in action. Looks like Jimmy Greaves and Geoff Hurst are the England players and Ronnie Simpson, half hidden the Scottish goalkeeper.

A great Scottish team and a fine result. Looks like Jack Charlton behind the Scotland player on the right of the picture.

These three are worth more than a few bob.

Yeah I know it's that lot, just like the the huge crowd on the terraces in the background.

If I knew how to do it, I would have Photoshopped the team in white out of the picture completely !

Ray Crawford headed the opening goal as Colchester Utd beat Leeds 3-2. February 1971.

 

 

 

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The then Duke of York, shaking hands with Man City players before the 1933 FA Cup Final.

The 1933 FA Cup Final  was the first Final where the players, including goalkeepers, were issued numbers for identification. Everton were allocated numbers 1–11 and Man City 12–22.

 

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Johan Cruyff playing for Feyenoord in 1983-84 !
 

Scoring for Barcelona against Athletico Madrid .

Jonny Rep and Kevin Beattie. Feb 1977 at Wembley. Johan Cruyff looks on.