Today in History: September 5, 1987 The Program Note Curse
On the afternoon of September 5, 1987, a legendary moment of hubris unfolded in English football when Gillingham FC hosted Chesterfield in a Third Division clash. Heading into the match,…
Today in History: August 31, 2006 – EPL’s Most Controversial Deadline Day Transfer
The Premier League saw one of the most unbelievable transfer deadline days ever. Football fans around the world could not believe their eyes. Two of the brightest young stars in…
Today in History: August 24, 1949 – United’s Return to Old Trafford
Manchester United finally returned home. Eight years after Nazi Luftwaffe bombers devastated Old Trafford during the Manchester Blitz on March 11, 1941, the Theatre of Dreams reopened its turnstiles for…
Today In History: August 19, 1909 – The Day Everton Played Everton
In 1909, a group of Chilean teenagers founded a football club and gave it a rather bold name: Everton. The inspiration came from Everton F.C., who had toured South America…
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Today in History: August 8, 2015 -Bournemouth’s Premier League Debut
Football occasionally behaves like it has a sense of humour. August 8, 2015, was one of those days. Bournemouth walked out at Dean Court to play their first-ever Premier League…
Today in History: August 1, 1900 – The Birth of Die Fohlen
Some football clubs are built with money. Others are built with history. Borussia Mönchengladbach belongs firmly in the second group. On this day in 1900, Borussia Mönchengladbach was officially founded.…
Today in History: July 30, 1966 – When Football Came Home
If July 30 had an official sponsor, it would be World Cup drama. On this day in 1966, England did the unthinkable: they actually won a major trophy. They beat…
10 Famous Soccer Clubs That Have Never Won a Trophy
Famous soccer clubs are usually celebrated for the trophies that fill their cabinets, the finals they’ve conquered, and the legends who lifted silverware in their colors. Yet history also remembers…