Des Bremner sliding in to tackle Tommy McLean of Rangers. Bremner moved south in 1979 was a vital part of the Aston Villa side that won the Championship in 1980/81. He was ever present !

He only made a single appearance for Scotland! Coming on as a sub in a friendly v Switzerland at Hampden in the spring of 1976.

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Diego Maradona tore Scotland apart in a friendly international on 2nd June, 1979. He oozed skill and the Argentina team in general were brilliant. It was 3-1 going or 7 or 8. They were that good, individually and collectively.

England v Argentina at Wembley in May1980. 3-1 England. Watched extended highlights of this match very recently. Very different styles of play and a very enjoyable watch. Maradona almost scored an unbelievable dribbling solo goal.

Bert Trautmann saving from Vic Keeble in the 1955 FA Cup Final.

Forest's Viv Anderson races past Bristol City’s Terry Cooper. 1977-78 I think.

Not a single blade of grass can be seen on the playing surface!

Alex Ferguson challenges Leeds Gary Sprake under the Ibrox Floodlights.

Fairs Cup Quarter Final in March 1969.

1923 Cup Final

The same Cup final, the crowd had to be removed from the pitch. Official attendance was 126,000. It was most likely double that.

Edited March 30, 20251 yr by Scott

2 minutes ago, Scott said:

The same Cup final, the crowd had to be removed from the pitch. Official attendance was 126,000. It was most likely double that.

Bottom picture...Bloke in the wheelchair!😂

Orjan Persson (right) and Johan Cruyff of the Netherlands at the 1974 World Cup.

Denis Law's famous back heeled goal finish gave Man City a 1-0 win over Man Utd on the last Saturday of 1973-74.

Heading into the clash, United would only have survived if they had beaten City and also seen their relegation rivals Birmingham and West Ham drop points.

They would then also have to win their subsequent rearranged game against Stoke, which fell after the Manchester derby. 

And, despite their defeat to City, Birmingham beat Norwich and West Ham got a point against Liverpool, meaning that even if Law hadn't scored the goal, the Red Devils would still have been relegated.

Tommy Docherty's side went onto lose 1-0 at Stoke in their final game of the season anyway, meaning Law simply confirmed their fate, rather than being responsible for it

Goalmouth action from a Italy-Germany international friendly on 5th May 1940.

Played at the San Siro Stadium in Milan.

A goalmouth scramble during a Genoa v Bari game. It was the Semi Final of Coppa Italia on 9th June 1940 and played at the Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa.

Edited April 6, 20251 yr by erskblue

An air raid warden on the look-out for the Luftwaffe during a Charlton v Arsenal game in 1940.

Yes ‘The Bonnie Prince’ scoring against Rangers. He was only 19 at the time too. April 1961.

Apologies to all those of a Rangers persuasion!

Charlie was actually only 18 then, he didn't turn 19 until October 1961.

10 hours ago, Scott said:

Charlie was actually only 18 then, he didn't turn 19 until October 1961.

Scott: Cheers, my maths is still as bad as ever…😀

In the Coopers Arms pub in Rochester, Kent.

2 pints of Super Frank please.

Cathkin Park, just literally ‘up the hill’ from Hampden. In fact it was the Second Hampden Park until 1903!

Cathkin Park has not seen top class football, since Third Lanark went out of existence in 1967. It is a great venue and fortunately was saved to be a football park. It is said, that on a quiet night, you can hear the roar of the crowd from the days of yore!

‘Cathkin Park was sold for development in 1967. However, Glasgow City Council refused planning permission for housing. This was (very fortunately) because of an old local authority caveat that stated that ‘the ground must be used for recreational purposes.’

It is now a public park where football is still played.

Edited April 10, 20251 yr by erskblue

Bury and Southampton during FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace. 21st April 1900.

Bury won 4-0. Attendance was given as 68,945.

Edited April 14, 20251 yr by erskblue

International match between England and Germany at White Hart Lane, London, December 1935. I'm guessing this is the away end 🤨

Where's the y-army when you need them?

England captain Eddie Hapgood (left) captain of Germany Fritz Szepan and referee Otto Olsson are in the centre circle, prior to the International match at White Hart Lane on 4th December 1935. England won 3-0.

Hans Jakob punches the ball clear over defender Ludwig Goldbrunner against England. The Swastika flag of Nazi Germany is flying from the West Stand (far right) in honour of the visiting team. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images).

Edited April 14, 20251 yr by erskblue