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Stu’s Football Flashbacks

Football Nostalgia & Beyond

Author: Stuart Steelyard

Written by Stuart Steelyard4th Oct 201812th Oct 2020

6 English Footballers Who Released A Hit Single In The UK Chart

Over the years many football players have been involved in the traditional FA Cup final songs and some may have even taken part in a World Cup/Euros track for their country. What you rarely ever see however, is a footballer having a music career (of sorts) alongside his original job. Here’s a look at 6 […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard20th Sep 201812th Oct 2020

Every Yorkshire Club In Premier League History – RANKED

Between North, South, West and Humberside (East Riding), Yorkshire is the biggest county in the UK. Since the Premier League started in 1992, there have been 8 teams from ”god’s own country” that have played in the top tier of English football. Ranked in this list by their average league position, let’s have a look […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard6th Sep 201812th Oct 2020

12 Uncapped Players You Never Knew Were Unused Subs For England

With England manager, Gareth Southgate, always looking to the future with his squads, there’s not much chance of any of the current crop being selected and never winning a cap. However, this has happened to many players over the last 30+ years who have had to watch from the substitute’s bench and were never selected […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard30th Aug 201812th Oct 2020

5 Managers Of The Month For August Whose Seasons Didn’t End Well

With Watford ending the first month of the season as joint leaders of the Premier League, manager Javi Gracia will be in the running for August’s Manager Of The Month. Here’s a look at when that award has proved to be a bit of a jinx. Alan Curbishley – Charlton Athletic (1998/99) Newly promoted Charlton […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard23rd Aug 201812th Oct 2020

10 Most Entertaining Premier League Goal Celebrations

Dele Alli’s new goal celebration this month – unimaginatively dubbed the ‘Dele Alli Challenge’ – went viral on social media and has had households around the country trying to master the confusing hand gesture. Only last weekend I witnessed my father-in-law drunkenly attempting the move. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard10th Aug 201812th Oct 2020

6 Great Premier League Opening Day Fixtures From The 90’s

After a World Cup to remember, our bread and butter is back. The Premier League begins on Saturday so here’s a look at 6 of the best opening games from the 1990’s. 1992/93: Arsenal 2-4 Norwich City In August 1992, English football began a new chapter in its illustrious history. The FA Premier League had […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard15th Jul 201819th Jul 2018

Russia 2018: The Greatest World Cup Ever!

It’s a bold thing to say, but I’m starting to think that this World Cup has been the best in living memory. Here’s a look at the reasons I think this has been such a great tournament. Russia As The Hosts: In the build up to the tournament, the British media did not give the […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard8th Jul 201819th Jul 2018

7 Reasons Why Football Is Coming Home

Sore heads all round this morning. Perhaps I’m still drunk. But my wasn’t it worth it? England are in a Semi-Final of a World Cup for the first time since 1990. Here’s a look at some of the key reasons why we’re there. 1. Progression: Of course when you win it’s great, but when you […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard2nd Jul 201819th Jul 2018

Why History Says England Won’t Win This World Cup

With Spain going out of the World Cup yesterday, England’s side of the draw has opened up massively. In my 34 years, I cannot recall a better opportunity for them get to a final. Colombia, then Sweden or Switzerland, and then Croatia or Russia stand in front of them. Most of the football power nations […]

Written by Stuart Steelyard27th Jun 201819th Jul 2018

4 Group Results That Cost England Later In World Cups

With all the confusion over whether it would be better for England to finish first or second in their group in Russia, here’s a look at when the Three Lions didn’t win the matches that they should have and paid the price later in the competition. 1962 World Cup: Hungary 2-1 England https://youtu.be/e49CVKxQQVc This was […]

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