The European Cup Winners Cup was a cup for National Cup Winners run by UEFA between 1960 and 1999. Welsh teams who played in the English football leagues also competed in the Welsh Cup with the winners qualifying for the ECWC , which was always somewhat controversial as they also competed in the FA Cup …
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Lanarkshire Football in 70s & 80s – Part 2
My early football memories in Lanarkshire – Part Two 1976-1980 1976/77 The League Cup saw Motherwell finish bottom of their group with no wins from their six group games and only two draws. Hamilton Accies set up a final day showdown with Falkirk at Douglas Park for a place in the Quarter Final. Around 4000 …
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London Sporting Double Header
Two Iconic London Sporting Venues – Wimbledon and Lords Day One – Wimbledon This was my third trip to the Championships at the All England Club , having obtained a ticket through the resale portal a short time before my London trip. I began the day by taking the tube to Wimbledon Station and hopping …
Football is Academical 