football history

On This Day (November 19, 1966): A Roker Goalfest Unfolds—Triumph Born from Chaos!

19/11/2024 Raymond 0

On November 19, 1966, Sunderland’s Roker Park witnessed a match for the ages. The day marked the triumphant return of club captain Charlie Hurley, stepping back onto the pitch after a ten-week injury layoff. Despite a shaky start and trailing 3-1 against a spirited Burnley side, Sunderland’s resilience shone through. George Mulhall’s audacious long-range strike sparked a stunning comeback, followed by John O’Hare’s equalizer and Mulhall’s decisive winner. In a game where defensive lapses nearly cost them, Sunderland’s half-back line found its rhythm just in time, sealing an exhilarating 4-3 victory that fans would never forget.

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From Legends to Landmarks: 10 Iconic Football Statues Worldwide (And How Stoke-on-Trent Stands Tall)

27/10/2024 Raymond 0

A new statue of John Rudge, posed in his familiar “Dickie Bird” stance, was unveiled at Vale Park this week, honoring his legacy in football. Known for his 14-year tenure as Stoke City’s director of football, Rudge remains beloved at Port Vale, where he managed for nearly two decades. The tribute, crafted by local sculptor Mike Talbot, has already drawn hundreds of fans to the Hamil Road stand, with many more expected to pay homage to this cherished figure in the years to come.

This statue joins other notable football monuments in the city, such as the iconic 9-foot Sir Stanley Matthews memorial at Stoke’s bet365 Stadium, which celebrates Matthews’ transformation from local talent to global legend.