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Stu’s Football Flashbacks
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Nostalgic football blog & memories. Published writer. Obsessed with The Impossible Job. David Platt enthusiast. All clips shared from YouTube. ⚽️
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Some exciting personal news:
I’m writing my first book!

‘Get Ready For This’ tells the story of the wild & wonderful Rumbelows Cup era, and it’s been signed with Pitch Publishing.

Tellys. Sprints. Trump. And much more.

Two seasons. One sponsor. Unlimited mayhem.

Coming 2026…
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Today marks 25 years since the final goal of Kevin Keegan’s England reign.

Michael Owen with a fantastic finish in Paris…
September 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today marks 25 years since the final goal of Kevin Keegan’s England reign.

Michael Owen with a fantastic finish in Paris…
September 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Today marks 24 years since Brian Moore passed away. This was ITV’s moving tribute to him shortly after his death.

He will always be remembered as one of the greatest football commentators/presenters we’ve ever had.

A true gentleman of the game. ❤️
September 1, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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It’s 34 years to the day since this remarkable sequence of chances ended with an Anders Limpar goal against Man City.

Things to love here:
Highbury
Brian Moore on comms
Tony Coton’s save
The cameraman struggling to keep up as the ball flies everywhere

Fantastic stuff.
August 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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On the 28th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, a reminder of an emotionally charged Wembley before England’s match with Moldova ten days later.

Here the crowd listen to ‘Candle In The Wind’ and impeccably observe the minute silence.

Different times…
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Rumbelows Cup first round second leg action from tonight in 1991, as Hull City’s Leigh Jenkinson scores a breakaway goal to defeat Blackburn Rovers.

Later that season, Jenkinson went on to make the Sprint Challenge final at Wembley.

(Love the excited local commentator here. 👏🏻)
August 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Today marks 24 years since Brian Moore passed away. This was ITV’s moving tribute to him shortly after his death.

He will always be remembered as one of the greatest football commentators/presenters we’ve ever had.

A true gentleman of the game. ❤️
September 1, 2025 at 6:09 AM
It’s 34 years to the day since this remarkable sequence of chances ended with an Anders Limpar goal against Man City.

Things to love here:
Highbury
Brian Moore on comms
Tony Coton’s save
The cameraman struggling to keep up as the ball flies everywhere

Fantastic stuff.
August 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
On the 28th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, a reminder of an emotionally charged Wembley before England’s match with Moldova ten days later.

Here the crowd listen to ‘Candle In The Wind’ and impeccably observe the minute silence.

Different times…
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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28 years ago this week, Dennis Bergkamp was awarded a historic 1st, 2nd and 3rd finish for Goal Of The Month.

Here are all ten contenders from that August, which includes two incredible Benito Carbone efforts.

But what a trio of goals from the Dutchman…
August 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
28 years ago this week, Dennis Bergkamp was awarded a historic 1st, 2nd and 3rd finish for Goal Of The Month.

Here are all ten contenders from that August, which includes two incredible Benito Carbone efforts.

But what a trio of goals from the Dutchman…
August 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Rumbelows Cup first round second leg action from tonight in 1991, as Hull City’s Leigh Jenkinson scores a breakaway goal to defeat Blackburn Rovers.

Later that season, Jenkinson went on to make the Sprint Challenge final at Wembley.

(Love the excited local commentator here. 👏🏻)
August 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Classic opening day of the season Saint & Greavsie, from this week in 1988.

After ITV spent a fortune in the summer on exclusive rights for live First Division matches, Jimmy Greaves immediately starts complaining about the state of the studio…
August 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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It’s 36 years to the day since this reckless Paul Gascoigne tackle on Paul Lake at Maine Road.

Understandably, the Manchester City man is fuming with the challenge. But Gazza just responds with a classic playground insult…
August 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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Back-pass action from this week in 1992, as the new rule went into its second weekend in the Premier League.

Dave Beasant doesn’t know if he can pick the ball up, Tim Flowers forgets to kick it, and Nigel Spink resorts to using his head.

Glorious chaos.
August 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Classic opening day of the season Saint & Greavsie, from this week in 1988.

After ITV spent a fortune in the summer on exclusive rights for live First Division matches, Jimmy Greaves immediately starts complaining about the state of the studio…
August 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
It’s 36 years to the day since this reckless Paul Gascoigne tackle on Paul Lake at Maine Road.

Understandably, the Manchester City man is fuming with the challenge. But Gazza just responds with a classic playground insult…
August 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Back-pass action from this week in 1992, as the new rule went into its second weekend in the Premier League.

Dave Beasant doesn’t know if he can pick the ball up, Tim Flowers forgets to kick it, and Nigel Spink resorts to using his head.

Glorious chaos.
August 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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35 years ago today, Derby County kicked off their doomed 1990/91 season, which resulted in relegation from the First Division.

Unfortunately, it was also a campaign to forget for their 41-year-old goalkeeper, Peter Shilton…
August 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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This week in 1989, Match Of The Day celebrated its 25th birthday with a special show looking back over the years.

During the broadcast, Barry Davies asked Jimmy Hill about the impact that television has had on football.

As usual, Hill was on the money.
August 24, 2025 at 7:09 AM
35 years ago today, Derby County kicked off their doomed 1990/91 season, which resulted in relegation from the First Division.

Unfortunately, it was also a campaign to forget for their 41-year-old goalkeeper, Peter Shilton…
August 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
This week in 1989, Match Of The Day celebrated its 25th birthday with a special show looking back over the years.

During the broadcast, Barry Davies asked Jimmy Hill about the impact that television has had on football.

As usual, Hill was on the money.
August 24, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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28 years ago today.

John Beresford vs Aston Villa.

WALLOP!
August 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
28 years ago today.

John Beresford vs Aston Villa.

WALLOP!
August 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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On this day in 1996, Wimbledon suffered one of the worst offside decisions in Premier League history at St James’ Park.

Sensationally shite officiating.
August 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM