December 2011
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“There are seven things that will destroy us: Wealth without work; Pleasure...”
– Mahatma Ghandi (via lawrence-weathers)
November 2011
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Got Not Got: The A-Z of Lost Football Culture,...
As you would expect from a blog like ours, that likes to look at the retro side of football, we love any new football books that focus on the nostalgic elements of the beautiful game. Got Not Got is one of those books, it’s a beauty. An absolute must-have for all you nostalgia junkies out there. It’s a memory-filled journey back into the 60s, 70s & 80s when football was .. well .....
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Manchester United Tour of Bermuda 1987
Here’s some nice Manchester United trivia for you. What was Alex Ferguson’s one and only appearance for the United first team? The programme cover above is a rather large clue. During the mid-season tour of Bermuda at the back end of 1987 Fergie came on as a second half substitute in the game against Somerset Cricket Club. Now you know.
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Rotherham United New Community Stadium
Work is well under way constructing Rotherham United’s new community stadium. Local company Ellrod Site Services must be congratulated on their use of social media to provide updates on the construction of the stadium. They’re tweeting regular photos of the site and looking through their twitter gallery it’s fascinating see the stadium rise from the ground.
The Millers have...
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Happy Birthday Accra Hearts of Oak SC -...
Founded 11 November 1911 Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club are Ghana’s oldest exisiting football club. The club motto is ‘Never say Die’ and the official club website has these profound words to say on the matter ..
“The motto “NEVER SAY DIE” reflects the art, science and reality that the Oak tree is very strong and tough in the forest and thus able to survive all kinds...
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The remotest football pitch in the World - Tristan...
Tristan da Cuhna is a group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic. It is considered to be the remotest inhabited part of the World situated 1760 miles from the nearest land in South Africa.
With a population of less than 300 the locals have managed to put together a local football team, Tristan da Cuhna FC, and usually play games amongst themselves or against the crews of visiting ships....
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