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. ⚽️
Today marks 25 years since the final goal of Kevin Keegan’s England reign.
Michael Owen with a fantastic finish in Paris…
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…
Michael Owen with a fantastic finish in Paris…
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. ❤️
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
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. ❤️
He will always be remembered as one of the greatest football commentators/presenters we’ve ever had.
A true gentleman of the game. ❤️
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
Here the crowd listen to ‘Candle In The Wind’ and impeccably observe the minute silence.
Different times…
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 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…
Here the crowd listen to ‘Candle In The Wind’ and impeccably observe the minute silence.
Different times…
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…
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…
Here are all ten contenders from that August, which includes two incredible Benito Carbone efforts.
But what a trio of goals from the Dutchman…
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. 👏🏻)
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
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. 👏🏻)
Later that season, Jenkinson went on to make the Sprint Challenge final at Wembley.
(Love the excited local commentator here. 👏🏻)
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Understandably, the Manchester City man is fuming with the challenge. But Gazza just responds with a classic playground insult…
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
Unfortunately, it was also a campaign to forget for their 41-year-old goalkeeper, Peter Shilton…
August 24, 2025 at 7:34 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…
Unfortunately, it was also a campaign to forget for their 41-year-old goalkeeper, Peter Shilton…
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.
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
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.
During the broadcast, Barry Davies asked Jimmy Hill about the impact that television has had on football.
As usual, Hill was on the money.
28 years ago today.
John Beresford vs Aston Villa.
WALLOP!
John Beresford vs Aston Villa.
WALLOP!
August 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
28 years ago today.
John Beresford vs Aston Villa.
WALLOP!
John Beresford vs Aston Villa.
WALLOP!
On this day in 1996, Wimbledon suffered one of the worst offside decisions in Premier League history at St James’ Park.
Sensationally shite officiating.
Sensationally shite officiating.
August 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
On this day in 1996, Wimbledon suffered one of the worst offside decisions in Premier League history at St James’ Park.
Sensationally shite officiating.
Sensationally shite officiating.
On this day in 1991:
Bramall Lane, John Pemberton, and an acrobatic throw-in for the ages…
Bramall Lane, John Pemberton, and an acrobatic throw-in for the ages…
August 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
On this day in 1991:
Bramall Lane, John Pemberton, and an acrobatic throw-in for the ages…
Bramall Lane, John Pemberton, and an acrobatic throw-in for the ages…
It’s 34 years to the day since Sheffield United pulled off one of the best corner kick routines you’re ever likely to see against West Ham.
I love it when a plan comes together…
I love it when a plan comes together…
August 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
It’s 34 years to the day since Sheffield United pulled off one of the best corner kick routines you’re ever likely to see against West Ham.
I love it when a plan comes together…
I love it when a plan comes together…
It’s 27 years to the day since Dwight Yorke moved to Manchester Utd for £12.6m.
And as Yorke left Villa Park, John Gregory wished him the best of luck…
And as Yorke left Villa Park, John Gregory wished him the best of luck…
August 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
It’s 27 years to the day since Dwight Yorke moved to Manchester Utd for £12.6m.
And as Yorke left Villa Park, John Gregory wished him the best of luck…
And as Yorke left Villa Park, John Gregory wished him the best of luck…
Saint & Greavsie clip from this week in 1989.
Here, Ian St. John asks if a team from outside the then ‘Big 5’ can win the First Division title.
But Jimmy Greaves replies with the one of the most honest answers you’ll ever hear from a pundit…
Here, Ian St. John asks if a team from outside the then ‘Big 5’ can win the First Division title.
But Jimmy Greaves replies with the one of the most honest answers you’ll ever hear from a pundit…
August 18, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Saint & Greavsie clip from this week in 1989.
Here, Ian St. John asks if a team from outside the then ‘Big 5’ can win the First Division title.
But Jimmy Greaves replies with the one of the most honest answers you’ll ever hear from a pundit…
Here, Ian St. John asks if a team from outside the then ‘Big 5’ can win the First Division title.
But Jimmy Greaves replies with the one of the most honest answers you’ll ever hear from a pundit…
On Barry Venison’s birthday, a reminder of his cameo in Mike Bassett: England Manager in 2001.
Not one acting nomination that year for this performance.
Daylight robbery.
Not one acting nomination that year for this performance.
Daylight robbery.
August 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
On Barry Venison’s birthday, a reminder of his cameo in Mike Bassett: England Manager in 2001.
Not one acting nomination that year for this performance.
Daylight robbery.
Not one acting nomination that year for this performance.
Daylight robbery.
Today marks 33 years since ‘The Flying Postman’ and Rumbelows Sprint Challenge winner John Williams scored on his debut for Coventry City against Middlesbrough.
It was the second ever goal scored in the new Premier League, just 4 mins after Brian Deane.
Great work from Ray Stubbs here, too.
It was the second ever goal scored in the new Premier League, just 4 mins after Brian Deane.
Great work from Ray Stubbs here, too.
August 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Today marks 33 years since ‘The Flying Postman’ and Rumbelows Sprint Challenge winner John Williams scored on his debut for Coventry City against Middlesbrough.
It was the second ever goal scored in the new Premier League, just 4 mins after Brian Deane.
Great work from Ray Stubbs here, too.
It was the second ever goal scored in the new Premier League, just 4 mins after Brian Deane.
Great work from Ray Stubbs here, too.
It’s now 30 years since this tremendous Sky Sports advert graced our screens - featuring the Queen anthem “One Vision.”
One of the all-time great Premier League promos.
One of the all-time great Premier League promos.
August 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It’s now 30 years since this tremendous Sky Sports advert graced our screens - featuring the Queen anthem “One Vision.”
One of the all-time great Premier League promos.
One of the all-time great Premier League promos.
It’s 32 years to the day since this sensational Steve Staunton piledriver against QPR on the opening day of the season.
One of the best left pegs in the business.
One of the best left pegs in the business.
August 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
It’s 32 years to the day since this sensational Steve Staunton piledriver against QPR on the opening day of the season.
One of the best left pegs in the business.
One of the best left pegs in the business.
On this day in the year 2000, the last ever red card was shown at the old Wembley Stadium.
Three years after their first Charity Shield incident, it was Roy Keane on Gus Poyet: Part Two…
Three years after their first Charity Shield incident, it was Roy Keane on Gus Poyet: Part Two…
August 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
On this day in the year 2000, the last ever red card was shown at the old Wembley Stadium.
Three years after their first Charity Shield incident, it was Roy Keane on Gus Poyet: Part Two…
Three years after their first Charity Shield incident, it was Roy Keane on Gus Poyet: Part Two…
Football Focus clip from this week in 1993, looking at that summer’s transfer spending.
Here we see that clubs have spent a record £55M in fees (so ludicrous Bob Wilson repeats the figure), including six players for over 2million each!
A different world.
Here we see that clubs have spent a record £55M in fees (so ludicrous Bob Wilson repeats the figure), including six players for over 2million each!
A different world.
August 12, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Football Focus clip from this week in 1993, looking at that summer’s transfer spending.
Here we see that clubs have spent a record £55M in fees (so ludicrous Bob Wilson repeats the figure), including six players for over 2million each!
A different world.
Here we see that clubs have spent a record £55M in fees (so ludicrous Bob Wilson repeats the figure), including six players for over 2million each!
A different world.
Here’s Sky Sports giving us some half time entertainment on the first ever Monday Night Football, with Undercover performing ‘Baker Street’ - accompanied by the Sky Strikers cheerleaders.
The days of a whole new ball game.
The days of a whole new ball game.
August 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Here’s Sky Sports giving us some half time entertainment on the first ever Monday Night Football, with Undercover performing ‘Baker Street’ - accompanied by the Sky Strikers cheerleaders.
The days of a whole new ball game.
The days of a whole new ball game.