Johnny Giles, Republic of Ireland international and member of the ‘Busby Babes’, talks about leaving home at 15 to play for Manchester United, recalls the great Matt Busby and remembers the Munich air disaster, which claimed some of the brightest footballing talent of the day. He discusses his time at Leeds with former club managers Don Revie, Brian Clough and interviewer Jimmy Armfield and reflects upon the fortunes of the Republic of Ireland international squad, of which he was player-manager for much of the 1970s. EXTRA TAGS Garrincha mane 10… Continue reading
Dave Mackay was a member of the Tottenham side (along with winger Cliff Jones) that was the first English team to lift both the League and FA Cup trophies in the same season. Here, he discusses his early years as a player at Heart of Midlothian, winning the double with Spurs and the opportunity offered to him by the brilliant and mercurial Brian Clough, who was then manager of Derby County. Being the joint recipient of the Footballer of the Year award in 1969 and managing a league-winning Derby side… Continue reading
5 great moments from the best knockout competition in the world. The 1923 Wembley ‘white horse’ final, 1953, the Matthews final, Colchester beating Leeds, Hereford likewise against Newcastle, and John Wile’s bravery in the 78 semi. Great moments. Video Rating: 5 / 5
watch tommy lawton talk about his career in football www.bbc.co.uk Synopsis Bolton-born Tommy Lawton started his football career at Burnley after deciding that the life of a butcher’s boy wasn’t for him. He moved to Everton to play alongside his idol, the great Dixie Dean, and international… Continue reading
Work has started on a pedestrian underpass at Stoke City’s Britannia Stadium. The £1.5 million pound subway is being built underneath Stanley Matthews Way to stop fans walking across the road. Head of Development at Stoke City Football Club Richard Smith, said: “The underpass had to be built as pedestrians use the road as a footpath. “Stanley Matthews Way was never intended to be used as a pedestrian crossing.” The underpass is hoped to be finished by Stoke’s first home game of the season at the Britannia Stadium. Video Rating:… Continue reading
Blackpool’s best against Preston’s best, I am a seasider but I have been fair on Preston here and it is close Video Rating: 4 / 5
FOOTBALL 1938 – England v Scotland at Wembley in front of a crowd of 93 thousand. 1938 Cup Final Huddersfield v Preston Northend – Stanley Matthews. The Eton Wall Game. see more at www.spacepoo.tv pay per view on line entertainment. Video Rating: 5 / 5
STOKE CITY’S TRIBUTE TO SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS AS SHOWN ON SATURDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2010 PRIOR TO THE STOKE CITY vs BLACKBURN ROVERS MATCH. Video Rating: 5 / 5
