30.5.16
25.5.16
23.5.16
Say it with flowers #2
Estadio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro 15.10.22. Brazil 2 Argentina 0.
21.5.16
Hibernian 1902
GK
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Harry Rennie*
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RB
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Archie Gray*
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LB
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Robert Glen*
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RH
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Bernard Breslin*
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CH
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Jimmy Harrower
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LH
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Alex Robertson*
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OR
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Johnny McCall
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IR
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Andy McGeachan
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CF
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John Divers*
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IL
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Paddy Callaghan *
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OL
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Bobby Atherton **
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Manager: Dan McMichael
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* Scottish international
** Welsh international
18.5.16
The World ...1871
In 1871, when the Wanderers were beginning to feel their omnipotence, they issued a challenge to the Rest of the World.
A number of the players from the 1867 matches were still involved. The World remained a very metropolitan outfit- R Smith of Queen's Park was now London based and also played for South Norwood.
Both teams lined up 1-1-8
The World: W.R Dent (Forest Club)
W.S Rawson (Westminster School)- capped twice by England 1875-77
A number of the players from the 1867 matches were still involved. The World remained a very metropolitan outfit- R Smith of Queen's Park was now London based and also played for South Norwood.
The match was played at The Oval on 25.03.71. It ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Howard and Dixon .
Both teams lined up 1-1-8
The World: W.R Dent (Forest Club)
W.S Rawson (Westminster School)- capped twice by England 1875-77
R.H Birkett (Clapham Rovers)- represented England at Association and Rugby.
S.R Tatham (Hampstead Heathens)
R.S.F Walker (Clapham Rovers)
G Holden (Clapham Rovers)
H.B Dixon (Westminster School)
W.C Butler (Civil Service)
R Smith (Queen’s Park) - represented Scotland
R Barker (Hertfordshire Rangers) - played for England in the 1872 international
C.J Morice (Crystal Palace)- England international.
Wanderers:
A.F Kinnaird
W.H Gladstone
Q Hogg
C.W Alcock
A.J Baker
W.P Crake
A.W.H Howard
C.E.B Nepean
Hon T.H Pelham
T.C Hooman
R.W.S Vidal
Wanderers:
A.F Kinnaird
W.H Gladstone
Q Hogg
C.W Alcock
A.J Baker
W.P Crake
A.W.H Howard
C.E.B Nepean
Hon T.H Pelham
T.C Hooman
R.W.S Vidal
15.5.16
Westfalia Schalke
1908
The earliest known photograph of Schalke 04 (above) dates from 1908, when the club was still known as Westfalia Schalke. At the time of the club's formation in 1904 the protagonists were around 14 years of age.
They came from the neighbourhood of the Consolidation Colliery, and the team still carry the nickname Die Knappen (The Miners).
The class divide in German Association football effectively excluded Schalke from official league competition until 1912.
12.5.16
Polyteknikkojen urheiluseura (PUS)
Polyteknikkojen urheiluseura (PUS) was founded in 1903 at the Helsinki University of Technology. In 1909 they won the national championships. Finland was, at the time, a part of the Russian Empire.
The club name was changed to Aalto-yliopiston urheiluseura as recently as 2010.
The shin guards on display above are pretty impressive. Note also the gauntlets won by the goalkeeper (seated).
11.5.16
Bovril Wins
Nottingham Forest won the FA Cup in 1898, beating local rivals Derby County 3-1 at Crystal Palace.
8.5.16
Augusto Rangone
In the majority of other matches in this era the team was run by a group of coaches referred to as the Technical Committee. They were also overseen by Augusto Rangone for 24 matches, of which they won 12.
The Alessandria manager first contributed to the national scene in 1922 -24 as part of the Technical Committee (along with Umberto Meazza and Augusto Galletti, with Silva and Agostini also contributing for the game on 20.01.24).
03.12.22
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Italy
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2
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2
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Switzerland
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01.01.23
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Italy
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3
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1
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Germany
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04.03.23
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Italy
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0
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0
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Hungary
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15.04.23
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Austria
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0
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0
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Italy
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27.05.23
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Czechoslovakia
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5
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1
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Italy
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20.01.24
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Italy
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0
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4
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Austria
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This lack of success prompted the appointment of Pozzo as national coach, a position he held for 5 games, including the 1924 Olympic tournament.
In November 1924 the Technical Committee approach was given another try. This time Rangone, Milano and Baccani formed the triumvirate.
16.11.24
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Italy
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2
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2
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Sweden
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23.11.24
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Germany
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0
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1
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Italy
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19.01.25
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Italy
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1
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2
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Hungary
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22.03.25
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Italy
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7
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0
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France
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14.06.25
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Spain
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1
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0
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Italy
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18.06.25
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Portugal
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1
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0
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Italy
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In November 1925 Rangone alone was entrusted with the running of the national side. Rangone contributed to the nations first 2 international honours- he oversaw the first 50% of Italy's victorious Coupe Internationale européenne campaign of 1927-30 and led them to a Bronze medal at the 1928 Olympics.
04.11.25
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Italy
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2
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1
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Yugoslavia
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08.11.25
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Hungary
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1
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1
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Italy
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17.01.26
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Italy
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3
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1
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Czechoslovakia
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21.03.26
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Italy
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3
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0
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Irish Free State
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18.04.26
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Switzerland
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1
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1
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Italy
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09.05.26
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Italy
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3
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2
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Switzerland
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18.07.26
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Sweden
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5
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3
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Italy
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28.10.26
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Czechoslovakia
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3
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1
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Italy
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30.01.27
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Switzerland
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1
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5
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Italy
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20.02.27
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Italy
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2
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2
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Czechoslovakia
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17.04.27
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Italy
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3
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1
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Portugal
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24.04.27
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France
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3
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3
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Italy
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29.05.27
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Italy
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2
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0
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Spain
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23.10.27
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Czechoslovakia
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2
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2
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Italy*
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06.11.27
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Italy
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0
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1
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Austria*
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01.01.28
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Italy
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3
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2
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Switzerland*
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25.03.28
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Italy
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4
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3
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Hungary*
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15.04.28
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Portugal
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4
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1
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Italy
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22.04.28
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Spain
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1
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1
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Italy
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29.05.28
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France
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3
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4
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Italy **
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01.06.28
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Italy
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1
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1
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Spain **
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04.06.28
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Italy
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7
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1
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Spain **
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07.06.28
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Italy
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2
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3
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Uruguay **
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09.06.28
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Italy
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11
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3
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Egypt **
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*Coupe Internationale européenne
** Olympic Games
As part of Technical Committee:
P
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W
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D
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L
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F
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A
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12
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3
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4
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5
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17
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18
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As sole coach/manager:
P
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W
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D
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L
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F
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A
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24
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12
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7
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5
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68
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44
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7.5.16
Last day drama -1903
On Saturday April 18th 1903 (which was FA Cup Final day) The Wednesday completed their League campaign with a 3-1 win over West Bromwich Albion at Owlerton (goals from Andy Wilson, Fred Spikesley and Ambrose Langley).
Sunderland, in second place , just one point behind, had a game in hand.
The following Saturday Sunderland traveled the 20 km to play their local rivals Newcastle United at St James' Park. A win would see them retain the League title (they had won 4 previous titles in total; Aston Villa held the record with 5).
Newcastle went ahead in the 48th minute- a short range effort from Robert Smyth McColl.
In the latter stages of the game, pressing for the equalizer, Sunderland changed formation to 1-4-5 (Rhodes 'joining the halves'). Under the rules of the day this led to a lot of off sides- much to the anger of the Newcastle fans.
Sunderland, in second place , just one point behind, had a game in hand.
The following Saturday Sunderland traveled the 20 km to play their local rivals Newcastle United at St James' Park. A win would see them retain the League title (they had won 4 previous titles in total; Aston Villa held the record with 5).
Newcastle went ahead in the 48th minute- a short range effort from Robert Smyth McColl.
In the latter stages of the game, pressing for the equalizer, Sunderland changed formation to 1-4-5 (Rhodes 'joining the halves'). Under the rules of the day this led to a lot of off sides- much to the anger of the Newcastle fans.
Newcastle United
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Sunderland
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Charlie Watts
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GK
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Ned Doig
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Andy Aitken
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RB
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Jimmy Watson
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William Agnew
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LB
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Ephraim 'Dusty' Rhodes
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Peter McWilliam
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RH
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Billy Farquhar
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Colin Veitch
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CH
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Alex Barrie
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Jack Carr
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LH
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Dicky Jackson
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Archie Turner
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OR
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Billy Hogg
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Alec Gardner
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IR
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Robbie Robinson
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Bob McColl
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CF
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Jimmy Millar
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Bill Appleyard
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IL
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Joe Hewitt
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Bobby Templeton
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OL
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Arthur Bridgett
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'Toffee Bob' McColl was the founder of a chain of corner shops that can still be seen to this day.