Showing posts with label Jack Charlton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jack Charlton. Show all posts
Thursday, February 15, 2018

15 February 1995 - The Lansdowne Road Riot

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On 15 February 1995, a riot erupted at a friendly between Ireland and England in Dublin. A subsequent report laid the blame on English sup...
Monday, December 5, 2016

5 December 2009 - Clearly, They Didn't Believe In Cover Jinxes

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On 5 December 2009, the Sun celebrated England's draw for the 2010 World Cup by using their opponents' names to form the word "...
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

2 August 1969 - For Leeds, Charity Begins At Home

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On 2 August 1969, Leeds United continued their remarkable run of success under manager Don Revie, winning the Charity Shield over Manchester...
Monday, December 21, 2015

21 December 1995 - England's Honorary Irishman

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On 21 December 1995, Jack Charlton resigned as manager of the Republic of Ireland. At the time, he had the highest winning percentage of any...
Wednesday, August 7, 2013

7 August 1968 - Leeds Finally Get Their Day At The Fair

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On 7 August 1968, Leeds United took a significant step toward securing their first major international trophy, beating Ferencváros 1-0 in ...
Friday, February 15, 2013

15 February 1995 - The Lansdowne Road Riot

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On 15 February 1995, a riot erupted at a friendly between Ireland and England in Dublin. A subsequent report laid the blame on English sup...
Monday, December 5, 2011

5 December 2009 - Clearly, They Didn't Believe In Cover Jinxes

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On 5 December 2009, the Sun celebrated England's draw for the 2010 World Cup by using their opponents' names to form the word "...
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

2 August 1969 - For Leeds, Charity Begins At Home

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On 2 August 1969, Leeds United continued their remarkable run of success under manager Don Revie, winning the Charity Shield over Manchester...
Tuesday, December 21, 2010

21 December 1995 - England's Honorary Irishman

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On 21 December 1995, Jack Charlton resigned as manager of the Republic of Ireland. At the time, he had the highest winning percentage of an...
Thursday, June 25, 2009

25 June 1990 - Nine Months Later, Many Irish Babies Were Born

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On 25 June 1990, the Republic of Ireland, competing in its first ever World Cup, defeated Romania 5-4 on penalties before a crowd of 31,818 ...