La Grande Storia Della Juventus

Coupe de France 1999 2000 Nantes Calais Finale

Friendly 1982 France Peru

28 April 1982
Parc des Princes,
Paris

Referee Mr Andre Daina
Attendance 46 429

Contre le Perou, le 28 avril, c'est encore cette meme equipe de France que 1'on vit au Pare des Princes. Face aux artistes de Lima, les Tricolores menerent encore le bal. Platini, Genghini, Couriol rivaliserent meme de virtuosite avec les footballeurs sud-americains. Les Tricolores, certes, ne purent jamais concretiser leur domination, leur emprise sur le match, et ils durent meme s'incliner en fin de partie sur un centre meurtrier mene par Cueto et conclu par Oblitas. Une defaite qui, cependant, ne remettait rien en question. Car les camarades de Platini avaient de nouveau demontre leur maitrise collective et s'etaient crees plusieurs occasions de conclure. Alors, certes, les adeptes du resultat a tout prix, en toute occasion et par tous les moyens, pouvaient peut-etre faire la grimace et hurler au manque de rea-lisme. Mais pour notre part, nous preferons un match amical perdu mais prometteur qu'une pale vic-toire sans importance qui annonce des lendemains difficiles. Surtout a la veille de la Coupe du Monde. Ce faux-pas tres relatif contre le Perou n'altere done guere la bonne impression generale laissee par les Tricolores en cette annee 82. L'equipe de France, a quelques semaines de son depart pour 1'Espagne, n'a en realite jamais paru aussi au point collectivement. L'enthousiasme de 78 est revenu avec la qualification. Aujourd'hui, il y a 1'experience en plus et une richesse d'effectif probablement jamais atteinte depuis tres longtemps. Puisse le verdict de ces matches de preparation se verifier a Bilbao et a Valladolid les 16, 21 et 24 juin pour les matches du premier tour. Alors, l'equipe de France ne se contentera certainement pas, comme en 78, du litre honorifique d'equipe sympathique et spectaculaire. Avant le Mundial 1978 en Argentine, un certain optimisme etait ne, car on ne savait pas de quoi l'equipe de France etait capable. Aujourd'hui, on le sait... et 1'on espere un resultat conforme aux possibilites. 

100 Years of the Football League 1888 1988

   Eighteen-eighty-eight: Queen Victoria was Queen of Great Britain and Empress of an India on which the sun was still rising. It was a year, too, in which W.G. Grace captained England's cricketers for the first time at the age of 40, John L. Sullivan was the last bareknuckle heavyweight champion of the world and Winston Churchill was an unhappy schoolboy at Harrow. Vincent Van Gogh was still painting, Wyatt Earp still shooting and Florence Nightingale still caring. The pneumatic tyre was invented and, more prettily, less usefully, the first beauty contest was held. It was also the year in which the Football League was founded, the first competition of its kind, a prototype for the mushrooming world of football. The idea was simple and revolutionary, and its champion was a Scot who ran a drapery shop in Birmingham and who later confessed: 'I've never taken part in active football. I tried it once when I was very young and had to take to bed for a week. William McGregor - the father of League football - was a portly, full-bearded Perthshire man of Stirling principles, undeniable optimism and gentle humour. He moved to Birmingham to improve his lot and it was football's luck that the shop he bought was near Villa Park. McGregor joined Aston Villa -and the shape of football began to change.

English Leagues the 70s: Derby County Leeds United Division One 1975 1976

1rst November 1975
Baseball Ground,
Derby

 After the upheaval at Elland Road, a man with ability to soothe a troubled club was needed for the hottest of managerial jobs. Despite the Clough affair, the club's stature ensured plenty of candidates and in Jimmy Armfield, United acquired a man with an excellent footballing brain and a calming influence. Quiet and unassuming, the pipe-smoking Armfield, aged 38, was relatively inexperienced on the managerial front, but had a long and distinguished playing career behind him. Born in Blackpool in September 1935, he played a record 568 League games for the Bloomfield Road club, was capped 43 times by England at right-back and skippered his country. His immaculate temperament earned him the nickname of 'Gentleman Jim' and in his first managerial post, at Bolton, he gained the Trotters the Third Division title in 1972-3. The Leeds board deliberated at length before announcing Armfield's appointment and he proved a steadying hand on the tiller as he guided Leeds through troubled waters.

Leeds United Season Review 1991 1992

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Club Spotlight : Derby County Story

    In 1884, association football, the me which had developed in the iglish public schools when those establishments took up the old mob game and evolved an organized, disciplined football, was gaining rapidly in popularity. The previous year Black-bum Olympic, a team of working-class lads from Lancashire, had won the FA Cup and broken the stranglehold of the public school and services teams. In 1884, Blackburn Rovers followed the example of their neighbours and won the Cup, and the face of football was changed forever. In Derby, local soccer was already well established. The Derbyshire Football Association had been formed in 1883 and Derby Midland was the leading local club. Midland, the works team of the local railway company, reached the third round of the FA Cup in 1883-4 and another Derbyshire learn, Staveley, went one stage further before bowing out to Blackburn Rovers, the eventual winners. It was against this background that Derby County Football Club was formed in 1884. The club was an offshoot of Derbyshire County Cricket Club and during the spring of that year, William Morley, a clerk at the Midland Railway, discussed with other enthusiasts the possibility of forming a senior football team for the town. His father, William senior, was a cricket club committee member and he put the idea forward officially. Derbyshire CCC was in a trough — the side were to lose all ten games in 1884 — and as the first Derbyshire Cup Final, between Midland and Staveley in March 1884, had attracted a crowd of some 7,000 10 (he County Ground — 'the largest attendance ever seen at a football contest in Derby' — so the cricket club probably felt that a football section could aid its precarious finances.

Focus On : John Creig The Legend

John Creig is down in the Rangers history books as the greatest ever Rangers skipper and also the unluckiest! That may seem like a contradiction, butGreig has captained the great Glasgow club at a time when they went through a long, lean spell, and their rivals Celtic, hit what must be the most successful period in their history. The much-maligned Greig, who las been capped 34 times for Scotland, has captained Rangers for eight years. And in that time they lave won little. In that time only the European Cup Winners Cup, Scottish Cup (twice) and the League Cup (once) have taken their place n the Light Blues' trophy room. Yet at one time, Rangers could do no wrong. Cups, medals, glory was taken almost as a " by the way " at Ibrox. Yet no one can doubt that as far as spirit, heart and loyalty go, Greig is the greatest. During that ong spell, when the once—fabulous Glasgow Rangers appeared to be on a slide from which they would never recover, Greig almost carried Rangers on his broad back. Time after time, it was Greig who scored he equaliser or the winner. In »ame after game, he could be seen clenching his fist under the noses of iis players, roaring his encouragement, forcing Rangers to try harder and play better. Greig, an Edinburgh man, actually started off as a forward, but ex-Rangers boss Scott Symon soon saw that in Greig there was character, enthusiasm and energy which, if it could be harnessed, would make him an outstanding wing-half. This is what has happened. Recently, though, Rangers manager Jock Wallace has told Greig to try and slow down a bit, to try and let others take some of the work-load, for Greig, if he could, would play all eleven positions at once—and come on as " sub," if he could. That's the kind of man he is. He'll run himself into the ground for Rangers.

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Leeds United Season Review 2000 2001

It must rank as the greatest season in Leeds United's modern history as Rio Ferdinand, Alan Smith, Mark Viduka and company took Europe fly storm. Nobody will forget those spectacular away wins over Lazio and Anderlecht that made Leeds the stars of the Champions League. There were also unforgettable games against European giants AC Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona. And while David OLearys boys blazed a trail across Europe they also produced a stunning Premier League revival that ensured United clinched a qualifying berth for the UEFA Cup. En route Leeds paid a record £ 18 million tee for Rio Ferdinand who is emerging as one of the world's finest defenders. 2000-01 was a momentous season... and here's the proof. Manchester United, Arsenal and Leeds carried the torch for English football in the Champions' League - and all three enjoyed memorable campaigns, though il was Leeds who came closest to a remarkable place in the Champions' League final. They had to qualify for the right to participate but overcame Tsv Munich, winning 2-1 at home - despite having Olivier Dacourt and Eirik Bakke sent off - and 1-0 away. That look Leeds into the first group - and a 4-0 thrashing by Barcelona. Yet a Lee Bowyer goal earned Leeds a memorable win over AC Milan and, following a 6-0 home win and 0-0 away draw with Besiktas, they held Barcelona 1-1 at Elland Hoad, where only an equaliser in the fourth minute of added time from Rivaldo denied Leeds a famous win. 

Leeds United Season Review 2001 2002

  It was a season so keenly anticipated by all Leeds United fans. It was a season they will never forget. Life on the Leeds roller coaster was littered with gr goals and unforgettable moments of joy and despair. The high profile trials of Jonathan Woodgate and Lee Bowyer came to an end just as the club was attempting to win its first trophy since 1992. David O'Leary admitted it was the most demanding  J period of his managerial life. He remains com that he and everybody else at Elland Road will be better for the experience. Off the field, the club's supporters voting almost unanimously for a move to a new ground. New signings Robbie Fowler and Seth Johnson were brought in to strengthen the squad, Fov. 2001-02 as top scorer with twelve Premiersh for the club in just over half a season. There was much to celebrate at Elland Road thanks, finally, to a spirited end of season run-in that saw the club grab fifth position in the Premiership, focusing trie fans' belief  j that their Leeds team would soon be back in the Champions   1 League, ready to return to the glory of their former days and cut a new story of footballing achievements in the twenty-first century.

Coupe de France 1979 1980 Monaco Orleans Finale

Focus On : Nedved la Furia Ceca " I Nostro Campioni"

  Il a bien failli ne pas être là lors de la Coupe du monde. Après une élimination surprise en 1/2 finale de l'Euro 2004 contre la Grèce, Pavel Nedved annonce en effet sa retraite de l'Equipe tchèque. Un gros coup de massue pour tous les supporters de ce magnifique joueur. Dès ses débuts pros avec le Dukla Prague en 1991, celui que l'on va appeler plus tard "l'Ange Blond" ou la "Furie tchèque" fait parler ses qualités. A savoir principalement l'altruisme. Pavel Nedved a 3 poumons et il s'en sert à merveille pour servir des deux pieds ses partenaires. Sa clairvoyance et son habileté lui permettent de donner le tempo à son équipe. Après une 1re saison très honorable, il part donc dans le grand club du pays, le Sparta Prague. Sous la houlette des Chomarec et Nehoda, qui deviendra par la suite son agent, il va être un cadre indispensable de l'équipe. Au total, il remportera 3 titres de Champion et une Coupe de République Tchèque. Sa frappe de balle légendaire fait frémir les gardiens adverses. Durant ces belles années praguoises, il intègre l'équipe nationale en juin 1994, contre l'Eire. Mais sa véritable révélation date en fait du fabuleux parcours de la République Tchèque à l'Euro 1996. Avec une finale perdue contre l'Allemagne, après avoir éliminé la France en 1/2 finale. Après ce fabuleux épisode, il est temps pour Pavel de partir. C'est l'Italie et la Lazio Rome qui lui ouvrent les portes de la gloire. Aux côtés des Vieri, Salas ou Veron, il va faire les beaux jours du club "huppé" de la capitale italienne. En 1998, il remporte la Coupe d'Italie puis la finale de la Coupe des Coupe contre Majorque, où il inscrit un but. Puis en 2000 il gagne son premier Scudetto. Pavel Nedved, adoré par ses supporters, est alors au top.

Coupe de France 1983 1984 Metz Monaco Finale

11 May 1984
Parc des Princes,
Paris
Attendance 45 384
Referee : M. Vautrot

  L'équipe messine est assurément, en ce mois de mai 1984, en total état de grâce. L'opinion publique la situe mal pourtant et la croit offerte en martyre du cirque au féroce appétit de l'A.S. Monaco. Tout ou presque plaide en fadeur de cette analyse, l'équipe monégasque ayant réussi une dizaine de matches de valeur internationale cette saison et l'équipe lorraine ayant été plus souvent à la peine qu'en réussite ; le potentiel technique de l'une n'ayant rien de comparable avec le niveau de l'autre ; neuf internationaux occupant le camp monégasque pour un seul dans le camp messin. Bref, le déséquilibre complet dans tous les domaines, celui de l'argent et de la prime de victoire n'étant évoqué que pour mémoire. Mais, de tout temps, la finale de la Coupe a pris en compte d'autres valeurs que celles du jeu proprement dit et répercuté, exacerbé, rédivers comme l'identité à une région plus ou moins traumatisée, la communion avec une petite collectivité de quinze hommes, la volonté d'aller au bout de soi-même, l'ambition, le défi, la fierté. Et tout ce que l'on ne devine pas qui peut habiter un sportif dans ses ressorts intimes.

Coupe de France 1974 1975 St Etienne Bastia

Scottish League 1985 1986 "The Old Firm" Rangers Celtic

22 March 1986
Ibrox Park,
Glasgow
Attendance 44000

  On the morning of the final Old Firm derby of the 1985-86 season, the Daily Mirror ran a transfer exclusive ahead of the looming deadline. "Terry Butcher will be on the move from Ipswich before next Thursday's transfer deadline – and Manchester United are favourites to sign him. United boss Ron Atkinson will make a £650,000 bid ... Tottenham and Arsenal are also keen to snap up Butcher, but Spurs are struggling to raise money and the uncertainty over the manager's position at Arsenal makes it unlikely that they will move in. That leaves the field for United." Anyway, up in Glasgow, what a match. In tempest at Ibrox, and with Davie Cooper dropped to the bench by Jock Wallace in favour of Ally McCoist, the two rivals served up a classic. Mo Johnston turned in the opener for Celtic. Brian McClair quickly prodded home a second. Celtic's Willie McStay was then sent off after half an hour for two bookings, having managed to clatter Ted McMinn four times in the opening changes. With 10 minutes of the half remaining, Ian Durrant and Ally McCoist set up Cammy Fraser to head Rangers back into the game.

Friendly 1975 West Germany Netherlands

17 May 1975
Frankfurt am Main Waldstadion.
Referee: Josef Hungerbühler
Attendance: 55.000.

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Coupe de France 1982 1983 Paris Sg Nantes finale

 Finale

11 Juin 1983

Parc des Princes

Arbitre Mr Vautrot 46000 Spectateurs

PSG - Baratelli - Lemoult, Pilorget, Bathenay puis Dahleb (50eme), Tanasi - Fernandez, Zaremba, Susic - Toko, Rocheteau, N'Gom (84eme)
Nantes - Bertrand-Demanes - Bibard, Rio, Bossis, Ayache - , Touré, Adonkor, Tusseau puis Muller (73eme) - Baronchelli, Halilhodzic, Amisse

Roberto Bettega "Amore Bianconero"

 

Manchester City A Club In Crisis 1980 1981

  If the 1979-80 season had ended on a comparative high - three wins and a draw in the last four games - the start of the 1980-81 season was in stark contrast. The Blues did not win a game until 22 October when Tottenham were beaten at Maine Road. It was a run of 12 games and it finally saw the end of both Tony Book and Malcolm Allison. Book left for a short spell with Cardiff City and Allison returned to former hunting ground Crystal Palace. The new man in charge was John Bond, a former playing colleague of Allison's at West Ham in the 1950s. Bond quickly made three signings: Bobby McDonald and Tommy Hutchison from Coventry and Gerry Gow from Bristol City. All were experienced campaigners and City lost just four more league games before the end of February. In the League Cup, City had beaten Stoke  City  and  Luton  Town  before destroying Notts County 5-1, thanks to four goals from Dennis Tueart. West Bromwich Albion were then beaten 2-1 to set up a two-legged semi-final against Liverpool, and City were unlucky to lose the tie 2-1 on aggregate. In the first leg at Maine Road Kevin Reeves had a perfectly good goal ruled out for a foul on  Clemence  and  the  Merseysiders went on to win 1-0. In the second leg Dave Bennett hit the bar and the game finished 1-1.