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Summer 2005Bob's 1970 -71 DiaryAugust 200531 August Michael Owen, son of Terry Owen (Bradford City), made headline news throughout the football World when he signed for FA Premiership side Newcastle United having finally given up the ghost of ever being a hero in Spain at Real Madrid. The fee was 16,000,000 pounds. 23 August Paul Dalglish, son of Kenny Dalglish (Celtic squad), who had left football briefly and was presenting for Sky's football programme 'Soccer AM' has returned to play for Scottish Premier League side Livingston. He makes his debut at top level in the Scottish League Cup 2nd Round away to Raith Rovers. In the 69th minute Paul scored the final goal in a 2-1 victory completing a comeback from being 1-0 down, shortly afterwards he is substituted. As fas as I can trace this is his first top level game since leaving Linfield in January 2004. His last English league game was a League Two Play-off match for Scunthorpe United, which the team lost 1-0 (or 6-3 on aggregate) to Lincoln City on 14 May 2003. Paul has played for a Scottish team previously as a junior for Celtic, whom he left in 1996 having not played at the highest level. NB Paul makes his League debut on 27 August, 2005, in a 3-0 away defeat. 17 August Next Generation News Michael Owen, son of Terry Owen (Bradford City), and Frank Lampard, son of Frank Lampard, both play in England's humiliating 4-1 international friendly defeat against Denmark in Parken Stadion, København. Frank started the match and came off in the 64th minute when it was only 2-0, but Michael had the dubious honour of joining the match at half time when it was still 0-0. This was Frank's 33rd England cap, and Michael's 71st. Frank stays on 8 goals and Michael on 32. Frank was returning to the line-up after missing both games of England's USA tour. Steffen Iversen, son of Odd Iversen (Racing Mechelen) plays for Norway in a friendly international at home to Swizerland in the Ullevaal stadium, Oslo. Steffen plays just the first half, which ends 0-0. Norway ultimately lose the game 2-0. It is his 54th cap for Norway. It is Steffen's first defeat with Norway in 10 games. 14 August Where are they now?
Dave Woodhall has also sent me information on several Aston Villa related players, see Where are they now? Thanks to this Huddersfield Town now have some extra players included from the 1970-71 Rothmans Football Yearbook. Whilst browsing the site, I found that the 'Caught In Time' feature at Sunderland win FA Cup, May, 1975 had not been completed. Tidying this up now means that Dick Malone (Ayr United) and Vic Halom (Fulham) have now officially arrived on the site ! Thanks to Dave Woodhall's information (Where are they now?) George Curtis is now on the site at Aston Villa 13 August Thirty Years Ago
Next Generation News Andy Gray, son of Frank Gray, set the imagination of future quiz writers alight when he scored for Sheffield United on the opening day of the Championship in their 4-1 home victory against Leicester City on 6 August. Then a week later scores on the opening day of the FA Premiership for Sunderland in their 3-1 home defeat against Charlton Athletic. Andy had moved to Sunderland on 11 August 2005 and this was his debut game and goal for his new club.
Nicky Summerbee, son of Mike Summerbee, makes his debut for Swindon Town in the Football Championship League One having left Bradford City in the Summer. The game was a 2-1 home win against Nottingham Forest, though when he left the pitch in the 69th minute it was still 1-1. Nicky plays for Swindon on a non-contract basis, and it is a return to the club that gave both he and his father their starts in football. Nicky previously played 112 League games for them the last of which was incredably a Premiership match away to Chelsea on 27 April 1994. Swindon lost 2-0 thanks to goals from Gavin Peacock and Dennis Wise, and only 11,180 bothered to turn up to watch!!! Incidentally, both father and son moved on fron Swindon Town to play for Manchester City.
9 August Next Generation News Andy Liddell, son of Garry Liddell (Leeds United) scores his very first goals for his new club, Oldham Athletic, in their away match against Swindon Town. The goals in the 38th and 51st minutes (the second a penalty), took the side 3-0 up, though they only just held on to the game to win 3-2. Andy's last two goal haul was against Aston Villa, in a 3rd round FA Cup match with Sheffield United on 1 March 2005. Sheffield United went on to be knocked out against eventual Cup winners Arsenal, in the 5th round. Arsenal failed to beat them over two games plus extra time, and only knocked them out after penalties in the replay. Andy played in both matches. 7 August Email: Subject Dickie Guy
I try hard with this site to not take sides. Dickie, though, has made his views very clear on this one, thanks very much for pointing this out Lesley. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. Rather than updating the link to the M K Dons site for his information, I have just let it lapse out of use. Natrually when I put the information there in May 2000 this wasn't an issue, which explains why I made the link at the time. Thanks again. Next Generation News Frank Lampard, son of Frank Lampard, plays in the FA Community Shield against Arsenal in the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Chelsea win 2-1, and though Frank was substituted in the final minute, there were no more goals after he left the field. Carlo Cudicini, son of Fabio Cudicini (A.C. Milan), was also on the Chelsea bench, but did not play. The game is traditionally the official start of the FA's season, which indeed it was this season, too, though there was a full programme of fixtures from the Football League the previous day. This was Chelsea's fourth appearance in the 'Charity Shield' that usually pits the League Winners against the FA Cup winners. In the 1970-71 season Chelsea represented the Cup winners, but lost 2-1 to Everton. They won their other appearances in 1955 and 2000. 6 August The 2005 Bob Awards! No public vo-at in the Big Bob 70-71 House this Season, on account of last season's lack of any real interest! I'm sure the internet heaved a big sigh of disappointment. For this season only (?), I have nominated the winners of both the awards.
Previous winners: 2000 Sir Alex Ferguson, 2001 John Lambie, 2002 Sir Bobby Robson, 2003 Brian Talbot (Ipswich Town), 2004 David Hay
Prvious
winners:
2000
Eddie Gray, 2001 Norman
Hunter,
2002 Peter Lorimer, 2003 Paul Hart (Stockport County), 2004 Allan
Clarke Stuart Gray, son of Eddie Gray, makes his debut for his his new side Oxford United in a League Two match away to Grimsby Town. It was an away 1-1 draw.
Andy Liddell, son of Garry Liddell (Leeds United) makes his debut for Oldham Athletic in League One, having moved to the side from Sheffield United over the Summer. The League match is is a 2-0 home victory against Yeovil Town, who were playing their very first match at this level, having only entered the League in 2003. 1 August
Where are they now? Leeds United (Click to purchase the book)
July 200531 July
The Wanderers by Rob Cavallini (Click Dog N Duck Publications to buy the book). One of the best new histories to become available this year has got to be Rob Cavallini's unique history of The Wanderers, the Victorian side that won the FA Cup 5 times at the very beginning of modern football history! The book even manages, as far as is possible, a game by game line-up history, which is truely fascinating. Other facts that caught my eye are that the picture on the front is the only known picture of the Wanderers, Lord Kinnard played in a record 9 FA Cup Finals - winning 5, and that legendary cricketer, WG Grace turned out for them. At 11-99 pounds the booklet sized publication may seem pricey, but it is a remarkable publication and worth every penny to any football fan who takes his football history seriously. See Dog N Duck Publications , which writes: The Wanderers Football Club, ‘The Celebrated Wanderers’, was the first of that elite group of clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, Huddersfield Town, Arsenal and Manchester United, whose names so dominate successive eras of English football. Five times winners of the F.A. Cup, home at some stage of their careers to more than forty English International players and source of legendary administrators such as C.W. Alcock and Lord Kinnaird, the Wanderers are the very epitome of the early, heroic, age of the Association game. It is surprising, therefore, that until now no comprehensive history of this renowned club has been available to the football enthusiast. ‘The Wanderers F.C.’ remedies that emission, beginning with a survey of the High Victorian milieu in which the Wanderers and its predecessor the Forest club had their origins. It provides for the first time a season by season narrative of the team’s matches based on contemporary accounts, together with a full statistical record of every game played by the club between its formation in 1859 and its disappearance some twenty five years later. There are also brief biographies of fifty of the most prominent players with notes on others of interest who appeared for the club, among whom are a famous cricketing ‘Doctor’, the founder of West Ham United F.C., the father of an eminent Field Marshal, and the first American to play in an F.A. Cup Final. Click to Dog N Duck Publications to buy the book. 30 July Next Generation News Over the Summer, Peter Cormack, son of Peter Cormack (Nottingham Forest), left Bo'ness United from the Whyte and Mackay East Superleague (Scottish non-league), to join the Scottish Third Division side, Arbroath. He makes his full team debut in the Scottish League Challenge Cup 1st Round 1-3 home defeat against Stranraer. I see Alan Brazil scored Arbroath's goal, though I've no information as to whether or not he is a reletive of the Scottish interntional and radio broadcaster of the same name. It is a quirky fact that Peter's last full match at League level was also against Stranraer over a year yearlier, in May 2004. It was a Division 3 match, when he was still at Albion, and he lost that game 4-0 ! NB Peter makes his League debut in a 2-2 away draw v Albion Rovers on 6 August, 2005. 28 July Billy Dearden (Sheffield United) leaves Blackpool to join the coaching staff at MK Dons 27 July West Bromwich Albion Players Well thanks to the efforts of Simon Wright, West Bromwich Albion now have a 'Where are they now?' page of their own. The lists includes many more players than just the regular 1970-71 Players. As always if you know any more, let me know. See Where Are They Now? : West Bromwich Albion Autobiography Sir Bobby Robson releases his autobiography, Farewell but Not Goodbye with Hodder & Stoughton Ltd See Amazon. See Books Next Generation Good News Gabby Logan, daughter of Terry Yorath (LeedsUnited) has given birth to twins, Reuben and Lois. 22 July Email: Subject: First Substitution
He was the first person to come on as a substitute. The match was a Division Two game on 21 August, 1965, the first day of the 1965-66 season. Charlton Athletic were away to Bolton Wanderers at Burnden Park. In the 11th minute with the score still 0-0, Charlton's goalkeeper, Mick Rose (Notts County) was injured. He was replaced in goal by outfield player, John Hewie, and Keith Peacock (Charlton Athletic) came on to become the first ever substitute. Bolton went on to win 4-2. I got this information from possibly the best club history ever produced - Home and Away with Charlton Athletic 1920-2004 by Colin Cameron. Published by Colin Cameron and Rick Everitt, Sidcup, 2003. As a result of adding the above information, I have now added extra information to the Charlton Athletic page, including all those who were in the 1970-71 Rothmans Football Yearbook. A further addition is Dick Plumb, who moved to Charlton mid-season from Yeovil Town. 14 July Next Generation News Ian Walker, son of Mike Walker (Watford), signs for Premiership side, Bolton Wanderers from Leicester City. It was a free transfer, for Ian, who was recently regarded as England's number 3. 9 July Thanks to the efforts of Thomas Kuhndt East Germany now have their own 1970-71 Clubs page ! This page is unique on the site in that it brings together squad photographs of an entire division in the 1970-71 season. 1 July
When this first arrived through the post I had no idea how quickly hooked I would be by this book. It reads a bit like a collection of those regular items you find in a Sunday supplement, and gives you answers to questions you realised you had not even thought to ask. If only science had covered these subjects at school, I might have spent less time fiddling with the labs gas taps, and more time listening to the teacher. Any Aunties out there, buy your nephew this book. You will have spent your money so much more wisely than on handkerchiefs with a football monogram, and the thank-yous in return will be entirely genuine. Chrysalis Books - How to Take a Penalty writes: Why might it help a
penalty taker to look at a clock before he kicks the
ball? Does winning the toss actually matter? And why
should some people consider playing darts blindfold? Next Generation News Frank Lampard, son of Frank Lampard, is the most featured of 4 players on the front cover of FourFourTwo, july 2005 edition no.131. This is to promote that he is awarded the magazine's Premiership Player of the Season.for 2004-5, as voted for by the readers. June 200529 June Pelé Front Cover Pelé is on the cover of this month's FourFourTwo (August 2005, no.132) in which he answers reader's questions. The magazine also reports that Alf Arrowsmith (Rochdale) has died. I have now added his obituary. 28 June Dave Bassett (Walton and Hersham) joins the coaching staff at newly relegated Southampton. Dave ended the season as coach at Millwall. 26 June Pelé in Tears Which is the greatest taboo - male erectile dysfunction, or men crying in public? Today's Sunday Times newspaper reports that Pelé continues to lead from the front as he busts another male stereotype and appears around the world in tears for his son. Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, known as Edinho - Pelé's son, was arrested following an undercover police raid on a drugs cartel. This is not his first brush with the law. The paper reports that Edinho, now 35, was a reserve goalkeeper with Santos before injury ended his career in 1999. Soon afterwards he was arrested for killing a motorcyclist when he was racing cars in the street. This is the first time Bob's 70-71 Pages has caught up with Edinho, so he is now added to the Sons and Daughters page 25 June School's Out For Summer Today's Times newspaper reports that Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools has appointed a liquidator to oversee a winding up order. Although Sir Bobby lends his name to the company he no longer has any involvement with it. The company's only director, John Shiels has resigned. The school's most famous prodigy is England captain, David Beckham. Indeed, the school has become a model for soccer training schools around the world, and Beckham himself is hoping to expand into this market. He has a school in London and will be openning one in Los Angeles in the Autumn. 24 June Bruce Rioch Resurfaces! One of the great mysteries of this site had been the much asked question, 'what ever happened to Bruce Rioch?' In 1970-71 Bruce was one of the third Division Aston Villa stars who reached the League Cup final, where they lost to Spurs. He later won a Championship with Derby County in 1974-75 and was capatian of Scotland during the 1978 World Cup Finals. His managerial career had possibly peaked at Arsenal, and was last seen by this site when Wigan Athletic sacked him in February, 2001. If I was to list the three most popular enquires not already included on the FAQ page of this site, it would be, 1) comments about George Best's drinking habits, 2) praise for the talents of Ken Wagstaff, and 3) what the hell happened to Bruce Rioch! Even a researcher for football documenataries at the BBC could not find his current whereabouts when asked! Then it happened no less than 9 emails in 24 hours (almost certainly a record for one subject) informed me Bruce has become the new manager of Odense Boldklub (OB) in Denmark's Superliga. So many many thanks to John Vestphal, Thomas Berthou, Rasmus Fredlund Hansen, DF, Johnny, Frank P, Morten Olesen, Michael Frank, Morten Jacobsen for emailing me with the information, I really appreciate it. I have now added Bruce's playing career figures and updated his managerial career figures on to his own page. See www.ob.dk Next Generation News Danny Rofe, son of Dennis Rofe (Orient), is reported by Conference South guide as having retired from the game. 19 June Next Generation News Jamie Redknapp, son of Harry Redknapp, is forced to retire from the game, due to injury. Jamie ened the season at his Dad's club, Southampton, but his persistant injury prevents him from continuing. In the News of the World, 'Arry writes that he does not want to be crippled with arthritis in later life. 6 June Next Generation News Steffen Iversen, son of Odd Iversen (Racing Mechelen) plays for Norway in a friendly international away to Sweden in the Råsunda stadium, Stockholm. Steffen comes on in the second half with the score at 1-0 to Sweden. Norway turn the tables with Steffen scoring to make it 3-1 to Norway in the 65th minute, and the game ends as a 3-2 victory. It is his 53rd cap and he has now scored 12 times for Norway. 5 June Football Legends Don't forget to vote for your Football legend as part of Sky One's Sporting Legends series. Though featured in the advert Carlo Sartori is sadly not one of the options... The 10 nominations, that controversially left out George Best are: Johan Cruyff: The Dutch master who helped create the Total Football system of play. Diego Maradona: Controversial genius who led Argentina to world cup glory in 1986. Michel Platini: 9 goals in 5 games at Euro ’84 steered France to their first international trophy Bobby Charlton: Busby Babe and midfielder who is still England’s highest scorer John Charles: His £65,000 1957 transfer from Leeds to Juventus was a world record Bobby Moore: 108 England caps, 90 as captain, including winning the 1966 world cup Franz Beckenbauer: “The Kaiser” is the only man to win world cup as a player and a manager. Zinedine Zidane: Three time winner of FIFA’s player of the year award for good reason Ferenc Puskas: Puskas’ staggering 83 goals in 84 games made Hungary unbeatable for over four years Pelé: Three world cup winners' medals and 1,283 first class career goals The underlined players are featured on Bob's 70-71 Pages. Click to see more information about the palyer. See Sky One The players were themselves nominated by 3 Bob 70-71 Players, Sir Bobby Robson, Phil Thompson,and Graham Taylor, plus The Times journalist, Joe Lovejoy. PS The winner of the vote announced on 12 June 2005 was Pelé. On 24 July 2005 the winner of the overall Sports legend was announced as boxing's Mohammed Ali, (of course). The 1970-71 Players Ups and Down for the 2004-2005 Season Includes managers, assistant managers and next generation players at end of season only. PREMIERSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP
LEAGUE ONE
LEAGUE TWO
4 June Next Generation News Steffen Iversen, son of Odd Iversen (Racing Mechelen) plays for Norway in a World Cup qualifier at home in Oslo against Italy. They draw 0-0. Steffen plays until the 82nd minute. It is his 52nd cap. Click here to find current news on the following ... Further Summer 2005 news can be found at ...
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