A Funny Old Game
@sid_lambert
80s/90s/00s footy nostalgia. On a YouTube odyssey for glorious goals & gaffes. Retro football writer.
It’s Paul Bracewell’s birthday today. You remember him. That is one hell of a ping, son. One hell of a ping…
On this day in 1966, Sir Geoff Hurst scored the only goal of the game as #England beat #Argentina to reach the semi final of the World Cup 🏴🇦🇷
On Dennis Rommedahl’s birthday, a reminder of this proper zinger past Gianluigi Buffon. HAVE IT.
It’s Giovane Elber’s birthday today. So here’s two minutes of him ruining goalkeepers’ reputations. Lovely violence.
TELLY GOLD: On Jimmy Hill’s birthday, a reminder of this classic Comic Relief skit. Jimmy’s comedic timing is perfect. And the reactions from Des and Alan are a pure delight…
After a lengthy 50 year exile from competitive matches the unofficial 'British Independents' led by Harry Batt attended the Women's World Cup in Mexico in 1971. The team was simply billed as 'Inglaterra' but they didn't wear the #ThreeLions in an attempt to appease the WFA who…
It’s 31 years since Rangers signed Brian Laudrup. More tricks than a clown’s pocket.
“Right then, Vince. Let’s see that lovely big smile…”
A young Ronaldo at the 1996 Olympic Games. Looks a player, that lad.
It’s Andriy Voronin’s birthday today. You remember him. Former Liverpool striker. Things at Anfield didn’t go great, if we’re honest…
New arrivals Andrei Kanchelskis and Rod Wallace both combined to help #Rangers beat Greek side #PAOK in the UEFA Cup 2nd round qualifying tie at Ibrox back in 1998 🏴🇬🇷
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Milan vs Napoli. Baresi vs Maradona. When We Were Kings.