30 years ago today a Swansea fan scored at Anfield in the midst of an 8-0 thrashing in the FA Cup.
So much to love here: the shoes, the jeans, the wistful, melodic slow-mo. And then the steward’s slide tackle that cleans him out.
A work of art.
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31 years ago today a Swansea fan scored at Anfield in the midst of an 8-0 tonking in the FA Cup.
So much to love here: the shoes, the jeans, the wistful, melodic slow-mo. And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally cleans him out.
Poetry.
18 years ago today:
Ashley Cole was having absolutely none of Cristiano’s flicks and tricks…
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UEFA EURO 2024
It’s Lee Trundle’s birthday today. You remember him.
Unconventional.
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Fantasy Hub
It’s 25 years to the day since Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick at Selhurst Park.
This Lego recreation of that moment is fucking sensational.
FLASHBACK: To July, 2009 as England play Germany in a tribute match for Sir Bobby Robson.
The Gaffer made a brave appearance just 5 days before he passed away. His final words about Gazza will bring a tear to your eye...
18 years since this classic at the Euros as the Czech Republic came from two down to beat the Netherlands.
Feast your eyes on 98 seconds of furious 00s football in all its glory…
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It’s been 12 years since Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing, at an England vs Germany Legends match in his honour.
A few days later he left us. That final line about Gazza will break your heart...
It’s 24 years to the day since Vinnie Jones played in goal at St James’ Park.
The original sweeper keeper.
#OnThisDay in 1990 a Swansea fan scored at Anfield in the midst of an 8-0 thumping in the FA Cup.
Come for the melodic slow-mo, stay for the steward’s slide tackle that cleans him out.
It’s 23 years since Liverpool drew in Brann, and Robbie Fowler produced one of the most x-rated first touches in the history of European football.
Filth. Wash your hands immediately after watching.
It’s Rui Patricio’s birthday today. You remember him.
Nice lad. Doesn’t want anyone to feel the cold…
On Francesco Totti’s birthday, here he is showing the young pretenders who’s boss on the futsal court.
“When you come at the King, you best not miss...”
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Un Manceau Vert
10 years ago today Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing as England and Germany legends played a match in his honour.
A few days later he was gone. His final words about Gazza will break your heart.
It’s 22 years to the day since Bob Carlos stuck two fingers up to the laws of physics.
What a fucking ping.
23 years ago today: Tony Yeboah vs Wimbledon.
The greatest Thunderbastard in the history of Thunderbastards...
Georges Santos is 50 today. You remember him.
"Santos has history with Andy Johnson. That first challenge will be interesting..."
Heavens above.
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A Funny Old Game
Today marks 14 years since Tommy Gravesen livened up pre-season at Real Madrid... by trying to spark out Robinho.
Fucking bonkers.
Fuck me. That’s ‘Thunderbastard of the Year’ done and dusted.
Absolute mustard from Cheito Ramirez.
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Emilio Bujes
32 years ago today a Swansea fan scored at Anfield during an 8-0 thrashing in the FA Cup.
So much to love here: the shoes, the denim, the charming, melodic slow-mo.
And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally cleans him out.
Hang it in Le Louvre.
It’s Chris Waddle’s birthday today, so here it is: the sauciest six-a-side goal of all time.
Sweet mercy. What a fucking ping that is.
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Adam Hurrey
It’s three years since Robbie Keane’s little lad decided to sack off mascot duty - and grab the glory instead.
The celebration lasts a full 17 seconds.
Drink it in, son. Drink it in.
No better start to a Saturday morning...
Once a year I watch Francesco Totti’s chip vs Inter in 2005 to remind myself how glorious it was.
Today is that day. Fucking hell.
35 years ago today Diego Maradona turned into the Karate Kid, sparking out the Bilbao keeper, and causing a riot during the Copa Del Rey final.
Bring yer fuckin’ dinner.
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Ball Street
13 years ago today:
Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing, at an England vs Germany Legends match in his honour.
A few days later he left us. Those final words about Gazza will bring a tear to your eye...
27 years ago today:
Paul Gascoigne jokingly books the referee, unaware the official recently had their sense of humour replaced with a concrete slab…
Cancelling games because of the wind is a disgrace.
Conditions like these are ideal for spectacular own goals. Just ask Thurrock’s Kamarl Duncan.
Once a year I remind myself of Totti’s tremendous chip vs Inter in 2005.
Today is that day. Fucking hell. What a golazo…
It’s been 40 years to the day since this absolutely magnificent piece of filth from Frank Worthington vs Ipswich.
What a fucking maverick.
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Bolton Wanderers
Two years ago today Sean Dyche taught Chris - and all of humanity - a valuable life lesson..
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“CHRISSSS, CHRIS, DON’T BE A FUCKING DICKHEAD. FUCKING HELL, CHRIS” - Sean Dyche 
It’s 22 years since Ronaldo did this in Moscow.
State of that pitch. He could have played on rice pudding, that lad.
Incredible fucking player.
It’s 27 years since Dean Windass scored The Greatest Goal You’ve Never Seen.
Deary me. He’s got no business hitting that volley from there.
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23 years ago today Trevor Sinclair gave us the Scissorbastard to end all Scissorbastards.
Have that.
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33 years ago today Diego Maradona got the ball in his own half, facing his own goal, with two England players marking him.
You know what happened next.
Genius. Absolute fucking genius.
It’s 27 years since one of the great forgotten goalkeeping displays.
Vinnie Jones at Newcastle.
Safe hands.
How have I never seen this goal before? Hernan Crespo vs Colombia in 1996.
Sweet Jesus, what a strike. I need a lie down.
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It’s 21 years to the day since Ariel Ortega did this for Sampdoria vs Inter.
Good grief, that’s absolutely filthy. Someone pass me the hand sanitiser.
#OnThisDay in 1993 these men from QPR and Man City combined to give us the absolute worst 20 seconds of football since records began.
Heroes. Every last one of them. Lest we forget.
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Ian Andrew Blair
On Chris Waddle’s birthday, here he is scoring the sauciest six-a-side goal since records began.
What a sensational ping, son. What a ping.
From
Adam Hurrey
Eight years ago today Inter’s Dejan Stankovic did this vs Schalke.
Absolutely filthy. The dirty rascal doesn’t even have the courtesy to take a touch.
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Old Footy Clips
In celebration of Zinedine Zidane’s 47th birthday, here’s two minutes of him mugging off every big name in the business.
What a baller.
It’s Georges Santos’ birthday today. You remember him.
"Santos has history with Andy Johnson. That first challenge will be interesting..."
Goodness gracious me.
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A Funny Old Game
It’s the 28th anniversary of a special goal by a special player.
David Rocastle. Gone, but never forgotten.
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90sArsenal
34 years ago today:
Marco Van Basten vs USSR.
A Ferrero Fucking Rocher of a volley.
The King of the Thunderbastards is 54 today. Many happy returns, Tony Yeboah.
What a fucking dig, son.
This Thierry Henry pre-season goal is 15 years old today.
Crikey. Sent his marker into the car park there.
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@forgottengoals
Today marks 25 years since Diana Ross missed from the penalty spot at USA 94.
Far too much messing about in the run-up. Sometimes you've just got to put your fucking foot through it, son.
It’s Shay Given’s birthday today. You remember him.
Nothing gets between a Donegal man and his dinner.
It’s 33 years to the day since scored The Most Gary Lineker Hat-Trick Ever in the Clasico.
Yes, Messi’s good - but why dribble round eight players when you can toe it over the line from 2 yards out?
It’s nine years to the day since Boro’s chief scout forgot to check his emails...
I can’t tell if this is really Shaq in a mosh pit, or a Tony Pulis set piece.
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It’s 13 years to the day since Tommy Gravesen decided to iron out Robinho during pre-season training at Real Madrid.
Bring yer fucking dinner.
It’s been 17 years since this Thierry Henry goal in pre-season.
Goodness me. That defender’s halfway to the car park by the time the ball hits the net…
(👍🎥 )
From
@forgottengoals
Just been reminded of 2006 when peak Kaka rinsed young Messi and scored this goal vs Argentina.
Sweet Jesus. Look at that glorious, graceful bastard move.
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On Sir Bobby Robson’s birthday, a reminder of his last public outing - England play Germany in a tribute game in 2009, just a few days before “The Gaffer” passed away.
The raw emotion here. That question about Gazza hits you every time...
On the day that football remembers the passing of Brian Clough, here’s his last interview as Forest boss.
Reflecting on the end of a life in football, the final goodbye to Barry Davies is about as emotional as it gets...
17 years since Ronaldinho did this at Stamford Bridge.
Goodness me. Filthier than Hugh Hefner’s bookshelf.
23 years ago today Sir Alex Ferguson popped down to the postbox with a letter for Eric Cantona.
Lovely stuff.
It’s 24 years to the day since Tony Yeboah did this vs Wimbledon.
The greatest Thunderbastard in the history of Thunderbastards...
It’s 25 years since Sir Alex Ferguson popped down to the post office with a letter for Eric Cantona.
Lovely stuff.
FLASHBACK: Sheff Utd vs West Brom, 2002. Includes one of the worst tackles in football history, and some excellent foreshadowing in the commentary box.
"Georges Santos has had a bit of history with Andy Johnson. That first challenge will be interesting..."
This week in 2005 Rui Costa scored his final goal for AC Milan.
Grab yourself a cigar, son. That is an absolute zinger.
This transfer headline is 19 years old today.
Sensational work.
25 years ago today at Le Tournoi:
Brazil win a free-kick and Bob Carlos says: “Stand back, lads. I’m fucking twatting this…”
It’s Chris Waddle’s birthday, which means we have an excuse to watch the greatest six-a-side goal of all time.
What a fucking ping, son.
From
Adam Hurrey
It’s a year to the day since Robbie Keane’s little boy decided he couldn’t be arsed with mascot duty.
Kudos for the 17-second pose of a celebration. That’s next level Cantona stuff.
A Vialli volley at Highbury in 1991.
What a goal. What a player. What legacy he leaves behind.
💔
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90sArsenal
38 years ago today:
Clive Allen and The Greatest Drag Back Of All Time.
Goodness me. That is absolutely fucking sensational.
It’s 17 years since Man City boss Stuart Pearce, with his team needing a goal to qualify for Europe, had a moment of inspiration:
“Bollocks to this. We’ll stick Big David James up top and get it in the mixer...”
24 years ago today at Le Tournoi:
- Brazil free-kick
- Bobby Carlos starts his run-up in the dressing room
- Uncorks one of the great shitpingers since records began
Mon Dieu. What a fucking hit, son.
In celebration of Rino Gattuso’s birthday here’s 90 seconds of the mad bastard teaching us to Keep Calm And Then Lose Your Entire Fucking Shit.
(H/T SBFootball)
It’s 24 years to the day since Robbie Fowler produced one of the most x-rated first touches in the history of association football.
WARNING: Sanitise your hands immediately after watching.
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of this Julian Dicks penalty vs Peter Schmeichel.
You know where you can stick your fucking Panenkas.
17 years ago today: England played Portugal and Ashley Cole was having none of Cristiano’s flicks and tricks...
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UEFA EURO 2024
FLASHBACK: To this week in 2006 when Tommy Gravesen tried to liven up Madrid’s pre-season training - by
sparking out Robinho.
Bonkers.
It’s Diego Maradona’s birthday today. You remember him.
An absolute genius. Whatever the weather.
It’s two years since Robbie Keane’s little lad decided to bin off mascot duty.
The celebration lasts a full 17 seconds. Sensational stuff.
It’s the 24th anniversary of this Hernan Crespo goal vs Colombia.
Oh Glory Be. That assist. Then that finish.
I’m going back to bed.
15 years ago today Tommy Gravesen livened up pre-season at Real Madrid... by giving Robinho a straightener.
Bonkers.
35 years ago today:
The ball came to Marco Van Basten at a difficult height, and a near-impossible angle.
Dear Lord. That is a Ferrero Fucking Rocher of a volley.
16 years ago today:
Fabio Cannavaro broke up a German attack and seconds later Alessandro Del Piero put the Azzurri in the World Cup Final.
What a game. What a goal. What a team…
The King of the Thunderbastards is 53 today. Many happy returns, Tony Yeboah.
What a fucking hit, son.
It’s nine years to the day since Joe Jordan and Rino Gattuso went toe-to-toe at the San Siro.
Bring ya fuckin dinner, ya wee shite.
It’s eight years since Dimitar Berbatov did this for Monaco vs Nice.
An absolute obscenity. Sanitise hands after viewing.
On Ashley Cole’s birthday, a reminder of his battle with Ronaldo at Euro 2004.
Thou shalt not pass.
From
UEFA EURO 2024
It’s been 16 years since this Thierry Henry goal in pre-season.
Sweet Lord Above. He sent his marker into the car park there.
(👍🎥 )
From
@forgottengoals
On the 10th anniversary of Sir Bobby’s passing, a chance to share this again.
A decade after Turin, the Gaffer reflects with on what might have been.
The pride, the passion and the pain are still there. So, so close.
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A Funny Old Game
23 years ago today:
- Brazil win a free-kick,
- Bob Carlos starts his run-up in the car park
- hits a shot that defies the laws of time and space
What a fucking ping, son.
11 years since these disgusting scenes by Dejan Stankovic vs Schalke.
Dear Lord. Not even the basic common decency to take a touch.
16 years since this Guti assist.
Filth. Sanitise hands after viewing.
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LALIGA English
On Don Revie’s birthday a reminder of the time he and Brian Clough, who fucking despised each other, appeared on ITV and tried to hide the fact they fucking despised each other.
They failed.
FORGOTTEN GOAL: 20 years ago today Alvaro Recoba came on as sub for Ronaldo vs Lecce and did this.
Cant’t be arsed warming up. Just trots on and produces a moment of pure genius.
What a fucking baller.
It’s 11 years to the day since Sir Bobby Robson made his last public outing, as England and Germany played a legends match in his honour.
A few days later he left us. Those final words about Gazza will break your heart...
38 years ago in Brazil:
John Barnes gets the ball at the Maracana and says:
“Fuck it. I fancy a run at these...”
It’s Mark Hughes’ birthday today. You remember him.
You never lose it, old son.
From
Adam Hurrey
This sensational Gregory Coupet save is 19 years old today.
What a leap, son. Like a salmon on a bouncy castle.
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UEFA.com DE
It’s Mark Hughes’ birthday today. You remember him.
Grand Master of the Volley. Here he is showing them how it’s done whilst in charge at Man City.
You never lose it, old son.
From
Adam Hurrey
TELLY GOLD: From “There’s only one Barry Fry”, 1997. Deadline Day and the boss is after a new forward, but the agent’s playing hardball.
Will Bazza get his man? And will he celebrate with a comedy gavel and an outburst of profanity? Oh yes...
