A Funny Old Game
@sidlambert.bsky.social
80s/90s/00s footy nostalgia. On a YouTube odyssey for glorious goals & gaffes. Retro football writer.
33 years ago today Gazza became a Lazio legend by scoring a last-gasp equaliser in the Rome derby.
It was his first goal for the club.
Timing.
It was his first goal for the club.
Timing.
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
33 years ago today Gazza became a Lazio legend by scoring a last-gasp equaliser in the Rome derby.
It was his first goal for the club.
Timing.
It was his first goal for the club.
Timing.
Del Piero in the snow. Barely leaving a footprint, of course…
November 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Del Piero in the snow. Barely leaving a footprint, of course…
It’s Roberto Mancini’s birthday. You remember him.
Suave, sophisticated, scarf-wearing Italian manager.
And scorer of the sauciest volley you’ll ever see.
You dirty, rotten scoundrel.
Suave, sophisticated, scarf-wearing Italian manager.
And scorer of the sauciest volley you’ll ever see.
You dirty, rotten scoundrel.
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
It’s Roberto Mancini’s birthday. You remember him.
Suave, sophisticated, scarf-wearing Italian manager.
And scorer of the sauciest volley you’ll ever see.
You dirty, rotten scoundrel.
Suave, sophisticated, scarf-wearing Italian manager.
And scorer of the sauciest volley you’ll ever see.
You dirty, rotten scoundrel.
To grow old is to accept that you’ll never look as effortlessly cool as Claudio Caniggia in a big leather jacket, stonewashed denim and a white sock/ black shoe combo…
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
To grow old is to accept that you’ll never look as effortlessly cool as Claudio Caniggia in a big leather jacket, stonewashed denim and a white sock/ black shoe combo…
42 years ago today “King” Kenny notches his 100th goal for Liverpool with this perfect ping off the stanchion at Portman Road.
Majestic.
Majestic.
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 AM
42 years ago today “King” Kenny notches his 100th goal for Liverpool with this perfect ping off the stanchion at Portman Road.
Majestic.
Majestic.
It’s the anniversary of Alan Shearer hitting the ball with great vengeance and furious anger at Ewood in 1994.
Unstoppable.
Unstoppable.
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It’s the anniversary of Alan Shearer hitting the ball with great vengeance and furious anger at Ewood in 1994.
Unstoppable.
Unstoppable.
TELLY GOLD: Des Lynam talks through the Premier League table from this week in 1998.
Voice like a pair of comfy slippers. Even if your team’s season was going down the khazi, somehow Des made things seem that little bit better...
Voice like a pair of comfy slippers. Even if your team’s season was going down the khazi, somehow Des made things seem that little bit better...
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
TELLY GOLD: Des Lynam talks through the Premier League table from this week in 1998.
Voice like a pair of comfy slippers. Even if your team’s season was going down the khazi, somehow Des made things seem that little bit better...
Voice like a pair of comfy slippers. Even if your team’s season was going down the khazi, somehow Des made things seem that little bit better...
It’s Steve MacKenzie’s birthday today. You remember him.
“Pint of Thunderbastard please, mate…”
“Pint of Thunderbastard please, mate…”
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It’s Steve MacKenzie’s birthday today. You remember him.
“Pint of Thunderbastard please, mate…”
“Pint of Thunderbastard please, mate…”
It’s the anniversary of one of the most underrated finishes of the 90s.
Julian Joachim. Highfield Road. 1996.
What’s he doing from that angle? Behave yourself, son.
Julian Joachim. Highfield Road. 1996.
What’s he doing from that angle? Behave yourself, son.
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It’s the anniversary of one of the most underrated finishes of the 90s.
Julian Joachim. Highfield Road. 1996.
What’s he doing from that angle? Behave yourself, son.
Julian Joachim. Highfield Road. 1996.
What’s he doing from that angle? Behave yourself, son.
Every now and again I remember when Take That visited Old Trafford…
… and Mike Phelan wore the displeased look of a man overseeing some shoddy work on his patio.
… and Mike Phelan wore the displeased look of a man overseeing some shoddy work on his patio.
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Every now and again I remember when Take That visited Old Trafford…
… and Mike Phelan wore the displeased look of a man overseeing some shoddy work on his patio.
… and Mike Phelan wore the displeased look of a man overseeing some shoddy work on his patio.
34 years ago at Kenilworth Road:
Hoof it. Head it. Help it on...
… and let Big Quinny do the rest.
Hoof it. Head it. Help it on...
… and let Big Quinny do the rest.
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
34 years ago at Kenilworth Road:
Hoof it. Head it. Help it on...
… and let Big Quinny do the rest.
Hoof it. Head it. Help it on...
… and let Big Quinny do the rest.
18 years ago at Wembley:
Sol Campbell. Croatia. And the longest slide tackle since records began…
Sol Campbell. Croatia. And the longest slide tackle since records began…
November 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
18 years ago at Wembley:
Sol Campbell. Croatia. And the longest slide tackle since records began…
Sol Campbell. Croatia. And the longest slide tackle since records began…
On #WorldChildrensDay, here’s Vinnie Jones sticking a reducer on an unsuspecting mascot…
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
On #WorldChildrensDay, here’s Vinnie Jones sticking a reducer on an unsuspecting mascot…
43 years ago today:
Clive Allen And One Of The Greatest Turns You’ve Never Seen.
Absolutely tremendous.
Clive Allen And One Of The Greatest Turns You’ve Never Seen.
Absolutely tremendous.
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
43 years ago today:
Clive Allen And One Of The Greatest Turns You’ve Never Seen.
Absolutely tremendous.
Clive Allen And One Of The Greatest Turns You’ve Never Seen.
Absolutely tremendous.
Legend has it that if you stare at this Peter Schmeichel smug for five seconds or more, you never sleep again…
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Legend has it that if you stare at this Peter Schmeichel smug for five seconds or more, you never sleep again…
It’s 20 years since Ronaldinho ripped Real a new arsehole in the Clasico.
And the look on poor Iker Casillas’s face. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do but admire the artistry in front of your eyes…
And the look on poor Iker Casillas’s face. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do but admire the artistry in front of your eyes…
November 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
It’s 20 years since Ronaldinho ripped Real a new arsehole in the Clasico.
And the look on poor Iker Casillas’s face. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do but admire the artistry in front of your eyes…
And the look on poor Iker Casillas’s face. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do but admire the artistry in front of your eyes…
33 years ago today two ‘Goal of the Month’ contenders help England beat Turkey.
Lots to see here:
- A trademark @alanshearer header
- Glorious Gazza
- Des Walker easing through the gears
- Brilliant Barry Davies
- The Life of Riley
Lots to see here:
- A trademark @alanshearer header
- Glorious Gazza
- Des Walker easing through the gears
- Brilliant Barry Davies
- The Life of Riley
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
33 years ago today two ‘Goal of the Month’ contenders help England beat Turkey.
Lots to see here:
- A trademark @alanshearer header
- Glorious Gazza
- Des Walker easing through the gears
- Brilliant Barry Davies
- The Life of Riley
Lots to see here:
- A trademark @alanshearer header
- Glorious Gazza
- Des Walker easing through the gears
- Brilliant Barry Davies
- The Life of Riley
Kick Off 2 on the Amiga.
🕹 🔥
🕹 🔥
November 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Kick Off 2 on the Amiga.
🕹 🔥
🕹 🔥
“Is Gascoigne going to have a crack? He is, you know.
OH I SAY! BRILLIANT! THAT IS SCHOOLBOYS’ OWN STUFF!
I bet even he can’t believe it. Is there anything left from this man to surprise us?”
- B.Davies, 1991
OH I SAY! BRILLIANT! THAT IS SCHOOLBOYS’ OWN STUFF!
I bet even he can’t believe it. Is there anything left from this man to surprise us?”
- B.Davies, 1991
November 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
“Is Gascoigne going to have a crack? He is, you know.
OH I SAY! BRILLIANT! THAT IS SCHOOLBOYS’ OWN STUFF!
I bet even he can’t believe it. Is there anything left from this man to surprise us?”
- B.Davies, 1991
OH I SAY! BRILLIANT! THAT IS SCHOOLBOYS’ OWN STUFF!
I bet even he can’t believe it. Is there anything left from this man to surprise us?”
- B.Davies, 1991
It’s the anniversary of One Of The Best Solo Goals Of All Time.
Courtesy of Ronny Rosenthal.
Incredible.
Courtesy of Ronny Rosenthal.
Incredible.
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It’s the anniversary of One Of The Best Solo Goals Of All Time.
Courtesy of Ronny Rosenthal.
Incredible.
Courtesy of Ronny Rosenthal.
Incredible.
Ronaldo vs Maldini.
Back when Serie A was the playground of the Gods.
Back when Serie A was the playground of the Gods.
November 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Ronaldo vs Maldini.
Back when Serie A was the playground of the Gods.
Back when Serie A was the playground of the Gods.
29 years ago today:
A perfect ping from Gary McAllister finds Noel Whelan on the volley. And he gives it a bit of the old Van Basten…
A perfect ping from Gary McAllister finds Noel Whelan on the volley. And he gives it a bit of the old Van Basten…
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
29 years ago today:
A perfect ping from Gary McAllister finds Noel Whelan on the volley. And he gives it a bit of the old Van Basten…
A perfect ping from Gary McAllister finds Noel Whelan on the volley. And he gives it a bit of the old Van Basten…
It’s Alan Taylor’s birthday today. You remember him.
Much-travelled striker. FA Cup matchwinner.
And scorer of one of the All-time Great Shit Goals.
Loftus Road. 1989. Thank goodness they caught it on camera.
Much-travelled striker. FA Cup matchwinner.
And scorer of one of the All-time Great Shit Goals.
Loftus Road. 1989. Thank goodness they caught it on camera.
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
It’s Alan Taylor’s birthday today. You remember him.
Much-travelled striker. FA Cup matchwinner.
And scorer of one of the All-time Great Shit Goals.
Loftus Road. 1989. Thank goodness they caught it on camera.
Much-travelled striker. FA Cup matchwinner.
And scorer of one of the All-time Great Shit Goals.
Loftus Road. 1989. Thank goodness they caught it on camera.
It’s Dave Mackay’s birthday. You remember him.
Here he is telling Billy Bremner to take a wee bit more care and attention with his tackles, whilst a beautifully bronzed Terry Venables looks on.
Art.
Here he is telling Billy Bremner to take a wee bit more care and attention with his tackles, whilst a beautifully bronzed Terry Venables looks on.
Art.
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
It’s Dave Mackay’s birthday. You remember him.
Here he is telling Billy Bremner to take a wee bit more care and attention with his tackles, whilst a beautifully bronzed Terry Venables looks on.
Art.
Here he is telling Billy Bremner to take a wee bit more care and attention with his tackles, whilst a beautifully bronzed Terry Venables looks on.
Art.
It’s the anniversary of a spectacular solo goal for England U21 in Ireland, 1990.
The scorer was a number 10 in long sleeves, with pace to burn, and a decent shot on him.
This young lad might be one to watch, you know.
The scorer was a number 10 in long sleeves, with pace to burn, and a decent shot on him.
This young lad might be one to watch, you know.
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
It’s the anniversary of a spectacular solo goal for England U21 in Ireland, 1990.
The scorer was a number 10 in long sleeves, with pace to burn, and a decent shot on him.
This young lad might be one to watch, you know.
The scorer was a number 10 in long sleeves, with pace to burn, and a decent shot on him.
This young lad might be one to watch, you know.