by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 25, 2019 | This Week
August 20, 1971: No wonder Manchester United footballers Bobby Charlton and George Best look a little perplexed. They’d just beaten Arsenal 3-1 on their home turf – Anfield! United were ordered to play the first two matches of the 1971-2 campaign at neutral venues...
by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 22, 2019 | This Week
August 22, 1970: In a reversal of roles, Manchester United striker Denis Law tackles Arsenal defender Bob McNab during a Division One match at Highbury. Law’s tenacity failed to stop United going down 4-0 to the Gunners in their third match of the season. The Red...
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...
