by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 11, 2019 | This Week
August 14, 1981: Howzat! England cricketer Ian Botham dives full length to dismiss Australian batsman John Dyson for 0 at the Fifth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. The inspirational all-rounder took the catch from the bowling of Bob Willis to help England win the match by...
by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 10, 2019 | This Week
August 14, 2004: Robbie Fowler celebrates scoring for Manchester City in the 28th minute of their Premier League match against Fulham. The game at the City of Manchester Stadium – the first of the season – ended in a 1-1 draw as Collins John equalised for Fulham...
by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 9, 2019 | This Week
August 4, 1966: Proud owner Stanley Lomax is pictured with his dog Thane, who showed real canine courage when he saved another dog from drowning. The 11-month-old retriever, photographed at home in Farnworth, near Bolton, was presented with a special plaque for...
by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 3, 2019 | This Week
August 1, 1970: Bobby Charlton thunders in a trademark shot for Manchester United during a Watney Cup match against Reading at Elm Park. United won 3-2 thanks to two goals from midfielder Charlton and one from defender Paul Edwards. The Red Devils beat Hull on...
by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 1, 2019 | This Week
August 7, 1990: David Bowie belts out some of his classic hits at Maine Road, Manchester, on his worldwide Sound and Vision tour. Bowie visited 27 countries in five continents, giving 108 performances in seven months. The tour started in Quebec City, Canada, in March...
by Malcolm Pheby | Jul 28, 2019 | This Week
August 4, 1975: American singer Roy Orbison cradles his baby son Alexander after flying into Manchester’s Ringway airport for a UK tour. His other son Roy, aged five, is walking behind him along with wife Barbara and the family’s nanny pushing the baggage trolley....
