Error in Casting, Part Two
1- Lars Lunde, Bayern Munich 1987Lars Lunde was a Danish striker who seemed like a bright future prospect after signing for Bayern Munich from Swiss club Young Boys Bern during the 1986/87.However, he...
View ArticleTributes, Part 3
Tributes: Sandy Jardine(December 31, 1948-April 24, 2014) Tito Vilanova(September 17, 1968-April 25, 2014) Vujadin Boskov(May 16, 1931-April 27, 2014) Francisco das...
View ArticleManagers and Tactics, Part Two
Six Interviews and Profiles on legendary Manager Helenio Herrera (Magazine / Language : World Soccer, May 1961 / English by Eric Batty) (Magazine / Language : World Soccer, July 1964 / English by...
View ArticleWhen Calcio Ruled the Football World-A Personal Journey-Part Two (1983/84)
The 1983/84 season was the first Football season that I followed from the start as a knowledgeable fan (as knowledgeable as a 10 year old can be).By now, I was familiar with the various European...
View ArticleFull Magazines, Part Three
1- Magazine Name: OnzeIssue: Issue 22, October 1977Language/Nation: French/FrancePhoto From: Onze, Issue 22, October 1977Onze, Issue 22, October 19772- Magazine Name: OnzeIssue: Issue 51, March...
View ArticleSoccer Memories, Part 24-Bayern Munich Crisis of 1991/92: The return of...
(Note: I would like to once again thank http://www.zani.co.uk/for uploading this article http://www.zani.co.uk/bayern-munich-crisis-of-1991-92-the-return-of-beckenbauer-and-rummenigge )The 1991/92...
View ArticleMemorable European Confrontations, Part 17-1991 Manchester United vs....
Manchester United and Montpellier were paired in the Quarterfinals of the 1990/91 Cup Winners Cup.The English Club Manchester United, managed by Alex Ferguson, were along with Aston Villa, the first...
View ArticleOld team Photographs-Part 25e
Photo From: World Soccer, May 1999 (Molde squad 1999)Photo From: World Soccer, July 1997(Vicenza squad 1996/97)Photo From: World Soccer, October 1993(Dinamo Kiev squad 1993)Photo From: World Soccer,...
View ArticleOld Team Photographs-Part 25f
Photo From: (Magazine Source unknown) / Contribution From a blog viewer(Italy squad, Top, left to right:Alessandro Costacurta, Ciro Ferrara, Pierluigi Casiraghi, Roberto Di Matteo, Angelo Peruzzi, Dino...
View ArticleOld team Photographs-Part 25g
Photo From: (Magazine Source unknown) / Contribution From a blog viewer(USSR squad, Top, left to right: Andrei Alekseyevich Chernishov, Stanislav Salamovich Cherchesov, Sergei Yevgenyevich Aleinikov,...
View ArticleMemorable European Confrontations, Part 18-1983 Dinamo Bucharest vs. SV Hamburg
Dinamo Bucharest and SV Hamburg were paired in the Second Round of the 1983/84 Champions Cup.The Romanian Club Dinamo Bucharest, managed by Nicolae Dumitru, were Romania’s Champions for two years...
View ArticleInterviews-Part 34
Three interviews and six profiles on West German goalkeeper Sepp Maier(Magazine / Language : Shoot, April 19, 1975 / English) (Magazine / Language : World Soccer, October 1975 / English By Arthur...
View ArticlePlayer Profiles-Part 31
Six profiles on 60s and 70s England goalkeeper Gordon Banks(Magazine / Language : World Soccer, April 1970 / English By Phillip Evans)(Magazine / Language : World Soccer, March 1971 / English)(Magazine...
View ArticleArticles on Teams and Events-Part 31
An article from L’Equipe Magazine designating the 1970 Italy –West Germany macth as ‘The Match of the Century’ after vote from former stars (Magazine / Language : L’Equipe Magazine, June 7, 1997 /...
View ArticleSoccer Books, Part Ten-Switzerland National team
The best books about the History of the Switzerland National Team.These are the books that I have chosen:Book I‘80 Anni di Calcio Svizzero’Author: Armando LibottePublished in 1985. Written Language:...
View ArticleEric Batty, Brian Glanville and other World Soccer Columns- Part Ten
I. Eric BattyWS Magazine, August 1962Article Title(s): ‘England Needs a Four Year Plan’ -Eric Batty’s analysis on England’s chances for the 1966 World Cup that they were to host in four years time...
View ArticleTransfers that did not happen, Part Nine
1- In December 1978, there were reports that Swiss Club Lausanne were attempting to sign the former Internazionale Milano defender Giacinto Facchetti who had retired months earlier.Photo From:...
View ArticleEvents and Consequences, Part Nine
1- Event:Denmark midfierlder Per Frimann playing in an Olympics Qualifier on October 28, 1987 at Pogon (Poland 0-Denmark 2).Consequence:Per Frimann had already participated in three World Cup...
View ArticleMagazine Awards, Part Eight
France Football’s Ballon d’Or:Year 1979:Player of the year: Kevin Keegan (England and SV Hamburg)Photo From: France Football, Issue 1759, December 25, 1979(Kevin Keegan)France Football’s Ballon d’Or...
View ArticleShort International Careers, Part Seven
1- Armin GortzArmin Görtz was a West German midfielder whose best season was during the 1987/88 with FC Koln.He earned his only two caps in 1988. For his first cap, he started and was replaced by...
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