Aidan Russell We review the breaking stories on this day in soccer history for February 22. 1958 Two weeks after the tragic Munich Disaster, Manchester United returned to the pitch for the first time. Assistant manager Jimmy Murphy takes control, and Alex Dawson helps them to a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. With Sir … Read more
Marcelino Garcia Toral is a famous Spanish soccer manager/coach currently in charge of La Liga team Athletic Bilbao. Famously known as Marcelino, he has managed several top-tier sides in Spanish soccer. He was also a professional footballer and played as an attacking midfielder. However, he had to call quits on his playing career prematurely due … Read more
As a player with Estudiantes de La Plata in the 1960s and as Argentina’s manager during the 1986 World Cup, Carlos Bilardo achieved worldwide renown. The team came close to reclaiming the title in 1990, reaching the final. During his time as Argentina’s manager, he was renowned for consistently using the 3–5–2 formation. The formation … Read more
Christine Sinclair is a forward for the Canadian Women’s national soccer team and has been for 21 years. She has scored 188 goals, more than any other international female soccer player. Christine Sinclair is only 5′ 9″ (175 cm) but has still been widely successful in the 306 games for Canada. Sinclair has played in … Read more
1892 FA Cup Final Score: West Bromwich Albion 3 Aston Villa 0 Venue: Kennington Oval Date: Saturday 19th March 1892 Scorers: West Bromwich Albion – Geddes, Nicholls, Reynolds West Bromwich Albion Team: Joe Reader; Mark Nicholson, Thomas M’Culloch, Jack Reynolds, Charlie Perry, Willie Groves, Billy Bassett, Roddy McLeod, Sammy Nicholls, Tom Pearson, Alfred Geddes Aston … Read more
Pat Nevin played nearly 750 games over a 20-year career in England and Scotland, making him one of the most familiar faces in British soccer. After scoring a hat-trick against Celtic Boys’ Club for his team, Blue Star, he signed for them as a 14-year-old in 1977. He then represented Glasgow Schoolboys and Scottish Schoolboys, … Read more
Paul Breitner played professional soccer for the German national team as a midfielder and left-back. In addition to being named in the World Cup All-Time Team, Breitner was also considered one of the best players of his generation. He formed a defense partnership with Franz Beckenbauer and Berti Vogts for his national team. When playing … Read more
Clubs in Sheffield played a significant role in the development of the rules of football, leading to how the modern game is played today. The Sheffield Rules were devised and played in the city between 1857 and 1877. As a result, corners, throw-ins, and heading the ball were introduced into Sheffield football. The world’s first … Read more
We share our new concept, ‘on this day in football,’ to remember some of the fondest memories in English soccer. 2012 Everton’s goalkeeper Tim Howard received a pass back in his penalty box. He lumped the ball forward only to bounce over Bolton keeper Bogdan to put Everton up 1-0. However, Bolton fought back to … Read more
Fulham Football Club lost their most famous son with the death of the great Johnny Haynes. He was Fulham’s greatest-ever soccer player and probably the best soccer player in Britain during the late 1950s. There was a minute’s silence at the home match with Liverpool Football Club, and it was fitting that his great friend … Read more