Tuesday 31 March 2009

Rowdies Press Photo - Jim Fleeting

Jim Fleeting shoots.
Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek "The Stork" Smethurst scores yet again, against the Tornado's Kenny Cooper.
Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photo - Rodney Marsh

Rodney pleads his innocence, while Detroit Express' Eddie Colquhoun is flat out.
Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Frantz St. Lot

Frantz St. Lot and Cosmos' Steve Hunt slide in for the ball, during a game at Giants Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1986-87 AISA

A photo taken during a 1986-87 AISA photo shoot break, with Peter Roe, Tony Frankovich, Ruben Astigarraga, Tim Borer and David Dodge (?) and the Wowdies.
Many thanks to Tony Frankovich for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Pocket Schedules

This is part of my Rowdies pocket schedules collection, pictured is the front and back of the 1984 indoor schedule.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh with his personal manager Ken Adam, 1976.
Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Monday 30 March 2009

Rowdies Press Photos - Davie Robb

Davie Robb gets booked.
Thanks to Dave Morrison.

1993 Rowdies Card Set

Rookie Kurt Keefer.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gordon Jago and Barry Kitchener

A Rowdies related photo, coach Gordon Jago presents Barry Kitchener with a large bottle of whisky during their time together at Millwall.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Here's a strange one, Derek Smethurst wearing Colin Fowles' #6 jersey in 1976, against the Washington Diplomats. Derek has told me, the reason for this was that his jersey had got ripped and soaked due to the heavy rain fall, and there wasn't a replacement #12 jersey. Did the late Colin Fowles ever make an appearance for the Rowdies during exhibition games?
Please email me if you know.
Thanks again to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Frantz St. Lot

Frantz St. Lot traps the ball at Tampa Stadium.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst outjumps Strikers' Ray Lugg in 1977.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Joey Fink

Action from the 1977 China Exhibition game, with Joey Fink making a tackle.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tony Crudo and Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh is helped up off the ground by two China players, during the Rowdies' Exhibition game against the People's Republic of China in 1977, with Tony Crudo watching.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Davie Robb

Davie Robb in action against Portland Timbers' Pat McMahon, in 1977.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Andruszewski, Rodney Marsh and Jan Van Der Veen

Action again from Soccer Bowl '79, with Manny Andruszewski, Rodney Marsh and Jan Van Der Veen against the Whitecaps' Willie Johnston.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod, Peter Anderson, Oscar Fabbiani, Ivan Grnja and Jan Van Der Veen

The Rowdies argue with the Referee, after he had disallowed a goal, for offside during Soccer Bowl '79. With Wes McLeod, Peter Anderson, Oscar Fabbiani, Ivan Grnja and Jan Van Der Veen objecting to the decision.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arsene Auguste and Stewart Scullion

Arsene Auguste and Stewart Scullion against the Washington Diplomats, May 2nd 1976 at the Woodson Stadium, Washington, DC. Rowdies lose 0-3.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Clyde Best and Derek Smethurst

Clyde Best and Derek Smethurst in action against the St. Louis Stars at Francis Field, St. Louis, Missouri, 21st June 1975. Rowdies win 2-1 in overtime.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Thursday 26 March 2009

Rowdies Memorabilia - Pocket Schedules

This is part of my Rowdies pocket schedules collection, pictured is the front and back of the 1983 schedule.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1984 Rowdies KICK Magazine


This time the Toronto Blizzard were in town. 22nd June, Rowdies win 1-0, with a debut goal by Sonny Askew, coming off the bench.
An attendance of 9,210.
The team that day: Mauuser, Myernick, Connell, Kozic, Thompson, Van Der Beck, McLeod, R. Wegerle, S. Wegerle, Roberts, Tatu.
Substitute: Askew.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Bobby Moore 1979 Sigma Sports Card

Bobby Moore's 1979 Sigma Sports card, whilst he was at West Ham United.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell, Jurgen Stars, Bruce Bates, Peter Nogly and Terry Moore

Action from the opening game of 1982, the Rowdies take on the Tulsa Roughnecks. With Mike Connell, Jurgen Stars, Bruce Bates, Peter Nogly and Terry Moore defending a Adam Krupa shot at goal.

Wednesday 25 March 2009

Rowdies Memorabilia - Stein

A Tampa Bay Rowdies Stein.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Boyle and Eddie Firmani

Today, I received this excellent press photo of John Boyle, being lifted up by Eddie Firmani, after winning Soccer Bowl '75. A big thank you to Malcolm High, of Santa Clara, California.

Monday 23 March 2009

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Roe

Peter Roe in action against the Tulsa Roughnecks' Steve Ralbovsky in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jurgen Stars and Mike Connell

Jurgen Stars and Mike Connell against the Vancouver Whitecaps' Alan Taylor.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Gorman

John Gorman in action against the Cosmos' Seninho at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - T-shirt

A Rowdies t-shirt, produced by Champion. Year unknown.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Patch

A 1975 embroided Rowdies patch, manufacturer unknown.

Tuesday 10 March 2009

Rowdies Memorabilia - Baseball Cap

A Rowdies mesh baseball cap, from around the late eighties.

Thursday 5 March 2009

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh and Derek Smethurst

May 29th, 1977, Beckenbauer's debut for the Cosmos. A 4-2 win for the Rowdies spoilt his day. Rodney Marsh and Derek Smethurst in action, at Tampa Stadium.
Thanks to Derek Smethurst for this photo.