Showing posts with label Norwich City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norwich City. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

DO YOU KNOW THE LAST TIME TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR PLAYED NORWICH CITY IN THE ENGLISH FA CUP?


The last time Tottenham Hotspur played Norwich City in Cup competition before October 31 2012 fourth round fixture in the Capital One sponsored English League Cup was in 1992/1993 season English FA Cup competition in the fourth round. It was played at Carrow Road home ground of The Cannaries on January 24 1993 and Spurs managed by Doug Livermore (in a caretaker capacity) won the match 2-0 with Teddy Sheringham scoring a brace. 




Thursday, August 23, 2012

DID YOU KNOW THE FIRST MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER TO WAER THE NUMBER 23 JERSEY WHEN SQUAD NUMBERS WAS INTRODUCED IN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE?

Tom Cleverley
Mike Phelan
With the introduction of English Premier League (EPL) squad numbers for the 1993/1994 season, Mike Phelan, current Manchester United Assistant Manager was issued with the number 23 shirt by his boss, Sir Alex Ferguson which was next worn by Phil Neville. The former Norwich City man didn't get a winners medal because he didn't play enough games for it, but was awarded in the inaugural 1992/1993 season. The number 23 is currently been worn by Tom Cleverley.  





Wednesday, August 22, 2012

DO YOU KNOW THE ONLY 4TH TIER ENGLISH FOOTBALL CLUB TO HAVE REACHED A MAJOR CUP FINAL?

Rochdale Association Football Club are the only team from the 4th tier of English football to have reached a major cup final, reaching the English League Cup final (now the Carling Cup) in 1962 and losing to Norwich City 4-0 on aggregate both at Spotland Stadium and Carrow Road with goals from Derek Lythgoe (2 goals), Bill Punton and Jimmy Hill.


Monday, October 31, 2011

DID YOU KNOW THE OUTCOME OF THE FIRST MATCH SIR ALEX FERGUSON TOOK CHARGE OF AT MANCHESTER UNITED IN 1986?


Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed manager at Old Trafford on November 6th, 1986. His first game in charge of Manchester United FC was a 2–0 defeat at underdogs Oxford United on November 8th, 1986, followed 7 days later by a goalless draw at newly promoted Norwich City.