1966 World Cup: The Finals
After a prolonged build-up to the eighth World Cup, the 1966 finals kicked off on 11 July – later than any edition since the very first in 1930. With Sunday football prohibited, England’s opening Wembley stalemate with Uruguay took place on a Monday evening (followed by tedious goalless draws in the next three World Cup…
Trevor Brooking and One-Club Men
On May 14, 1984, Trevor Brooking played his final game for West Ham United, the club he represented for his entire Football League career. Signed as an apprentice by manager Ron Greenwood on the recommendation of legendary scout Wally St Pier, he made his debut in August 1967 and ended up with a total of…
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