Retroblog

Arsene Wenger unveiled as new Arsenal boss

Following the dismissal of Bruce Rioch after just one season at the club, Arsene Wenger was unveiled as new Arsenal boss on September 22nd 1996, but did not officially take...

Southampton’s first goal at St Mary’s Stadium

This was Southampton’s first season at the newly built St Mary’s Stadium but coming into this match Saints were still looking for their first point at the venue, as well...

Unbeaten Ipswich Town top Division One table

Having narrowly lost out to Aston Villa in the race for the 1980-81 Division One title – losing their last two games, though the club did win the UEFA Cup...

Rioch leaves Arsenal after one season

Arsenal's match against Bolton on the final day of the 1995-96 season saw the Gunners chasing a place in Europe. It marked the end of manager Bruce Rioch’s first (and,...

United beat City after FA Cup final defeat

This match took place just three days after favourites Manchester United had lost the 1976 FA Cup Final to second division Southampton. But it had been a very successful return...

Grobbelaar and Lawrenson join Liverpool

This programme is from the opening home game of Liverpool’s 1981-82 season against Middlesbrough. The previous season was another successful one for the club with the Reds winning the League...