Excellence Shrouded By Scandal, 1999-2000 Manager: David O’Leary Top Scorer: Michael Bridges (21) Premier League: 3rd FA Cup: Fifth Round League Cup: Fourth Round UEFA Cup: Semi-Finals League Record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 11 defeats Transfers: £-11,685,000 Transfers in £28,310,000 15 June 1999 DF Danny Mills Charlton £4 million 9 July 1999 DF MichaelContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 4”
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All The Tournaments The England Football Team Has Won Since 1966
England’s trophy cabinet isn’t as bare as you think… Enough column inches and website articles have been written bemoaning England’s lack of success on the international football stage. England’s only success occurred in 1966 when a team featuring Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst and Gordon Banks won England’s first and so far only WorldContinue reading “All The Tournaments The England Football Team Has Won Since 1966”
The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 3
The Kids Are Alright, 1998/99 Manager: George Graham, David O’Leary Top Scorer: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (18) Premier League: 4th FA Cup: 5th Round League Cup: 4th Round UEFA Cup: 2nd Round League Record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 7 defeats, Goals for 62, Goals against 34 Transfers Total Cost: £-7.55 million Transfers in £7.75 million DannyContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 3”
Hermann Hreidarsson: The Most Relegated Man in Premier League History, Part 1
You’d think he’d stop signing for Premier League clubs eventually… Hermann Hreidarsson is one of football’s journeymen, having played for 10 clubs over 21 seasons of professional football between making his debut in 1993 and retiring in 2014. His total transfer fees add up to £8.15 million. During his career, he won the Football LeagueContinue reading “Hermann Hreidarsson: The Most Relegated Man in Premier League History, Part 1”
24 Premier League Matches Without Tasting Victory: The Making of Gareth Bale
It wasn’t always easy being Gareth Bale… It is no controversial statement to say that at the time of writing, Gareth Bale is one of the best midfielders in the world. Despite constant rumours about his future that refuse to go away stating that Bale is unhappy at Real Madrid or the current manager wantsContinue reading “24 Premier League Matches Without Tasting Victory: The Making of Gareth Bale”
The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 2
1997/98: The Rise Begins… Manager: George Graham Top Scorer: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (16) Premier League: 5th FA Cup: Quarterfinals League Cup: 4th Round League Record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 13 defeats, 57 goals for, 46 goals against Transfers in £10.15 million 6 players Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Boavista £2 million Alf-Inge Håland Nottingham Forest £1.6 millionContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 2”
The Fastest Red Card in Premier League History
One long 11 seconds for a certain Sheffield United player in 2007… Since the Premier League began in 1992, hundreds of records have been established, set and then broken. Manchester United will always be the first team to win the Premier League. They also hold the records for being the first team to win theContinue reading “The Fastest Red Card in Premier League History”
The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Prologue
Introduction Season League FA Cup League Cup 1996-97 (Premier League) 11th 5th Round 3rd Round 1997-98 5th Quarter-Final 4th Round 1998-99 4th 5th Round 4th Round 1999-00 3rd 5th Round 4th Round 2000-01 4th 4th Round 3rd Round 2001-02 5th 3rd Round 4th Round 2002-03 15th Quarter-Final 3rd Round 2003-04 19th (relegated) 3rd Round 3rdContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Prologue”
What Happened To The Other Members of the ‘Class of ’92’?
No Beckham, Butt, Scholes, Neville, Neville or Giggs to be discussed here… The fabled ‘Class of ’92’ is one of the most celebrated teams in football’s recent history. However, unlike Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona from 2009-11, his Manchester City ‘Centurions’ from 2018, Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ from 2004 or Manchester United treble-winning side of 1999, the ‘Class ofContinue reading “What Happened To The Other Members of the ‘Class of ’92’?”
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