Monday 31 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh 1979.

Rowdies Video - Carolina Railhawks vs. Rowdies

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Laurie Whitehead.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Worthington 1982-83 FKS Publishers Card

Frank Worthington's 1982-83 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Birmingham City.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Farrukh Quraishi and Stanley Nyazamba

A recent photo of original Rowdie meets new Rowdie, Farrukh Quraishi and Stanley Nyazamba.
Many thanks to Stanley for this photo.

Rowdies Video - 1979 NASL Conference Semifinal Highlights Philadelphia Fury vs. Rowdies

Sunday 30 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle challenges Tulsa Roughnecks' Jim Redfern during a 1978 indoor game at the Bayfront Center.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Don McAllister 1977 Panini Football 79 Card

Don McAllister's 1977 Panini Football 77 card, whilst he was with Tottenham Hotspur.

Rowdies Press Photos - Pascal Millien

Pascal Millien on the ball, with Erlys Garcia Baro (making his only Rowdies appearance), Julian Valentin and Yendry Diaz in action against USC, during the 2010 pre-season game.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gordon Kljestan

Gordon Kljestan watches as the Carolina Railhawks' player controls the ball.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies

A photo of the Wowdies doing their half-time routine, this clipping was taken from 'The Tampa Times' June 26th, 1979 edition.
Many thanks to Jim Jetmore.

Rowdies Press Photos - Takuya Yamada

Takuya Yamada heads the ball away from danger, during the game at the Austin Aztex.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Midfielder Wes McLeod drives forward during the game against the Golden Bay Earthquakes in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki and Manny Andruszewski

Cosmos' Wim Rijsbergen takes a tumble between 'keeper Zeljko Bilecki and defender Manny Andruszewski at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Saturday 29 May 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mick McGuire 1981 Panini Football 81 Card

Mick McGuire's 1981 Panini Football 81 card, whilst he was at Norwich City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen and Oscar Fabbiani

Jan Van Der Veen and Oscar Fabbiani, 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser

Arnie Mausser punches away from danger, with Mike Connell, Mark Lindsay and Bob Bolitho helping out against the Tulsa Roughnecks in 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 98Rock Poster

A poster showing the 98ROCK Chicken wearing a Rowdies jersey, from 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Karla Stime.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani scores from the penalty spot in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose stops a shot, during a shootout against the San Jose Earthquakes in 1979 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Eduardo Bonvallett

A recent photo of Eduardo Bonvallett. Eduardo played for the Rowdies during the 1983 season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Chicago Sting Press Release

A Chicago Sting Press release telling of their defeat to the Rowdies in an indoor game in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies

Wowdies Faye Farmer and Mollie Copeland lead the way in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Drew Yates

Drew Yates on the ball, during the recent game against NSC Minnesota Stars, with Stanley Nyazamba in the background.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic

Refik Kozic in action against the washington Diplomats' Alan Green in 1980.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Jim McGeough

Jimmy McGeough recently photographed on holiday in Ireland.
Many thanks to Jim's son Kieran for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies VIP Pass

This is a VIP pass for the indoor game at the Bayfront Center, Rowdies vs. Dallas Tornado, played on Saturday 18th February, 1978.
Many thanks to Jim Jetmore for this photo.

Friday 28 May 2010

Rowdies vs. NSC Minnesota Stars

Rowdies 3 vs. NSC Minnesota Stars 1
The first time the Rowdies and Minnesota met, a 1-0 Rowdies loss on April 24th, Rowdies' coach Paul Dalglish thought his team was unfortunate to leave without a point.
The Rowdies sent wave after wave of attack at the Minnesota goal but couldn't score.
Thursday, in the rematch in front of 3,886 at Steinbrenner Field, the Rowdies needed just six minutes for their first goal.
That opened the floodgates.
The Rowdies scored three times in the first half and kept the Stars from threatening in the second to win 3-1 and extend their unbeaten streak to six games, the longest current streak in the U.S. Soccer Federation Division 2.
"The main thing is we wanted to jump on them right away because they don't play in a hot climate," said Rowdies forward Aaron Wheeler, who converted a penalty kick in the 20th minute for the second goal after being taken down in the box by Minnesota goalkeeper Joe Warren.
"As soon as we got the one, we smelled blood."
For the third game in a row, the Rowdies (4-1-3) put a trio of goals on the scoreboard, a welcome sight for them after scoring twice in the season's first three games.
"I just think we're a different team now," Dalglish said. "We're much more ruthless when we get in attacking areas. We're much sharper. We're much more game-ready now. Anybody gives us a half-chance and we can punish them with the attacking options that we've got."
Midfielder Gordon Kljestan struck first for the Rowdies. He drilled a low liner to beat Warren to his right after midfielder Long Tan laid the ball off to him at the top of the 18.
Tan again helped set up a score 14 minutes later by sending Wheeler toward goal with a long ball over the top. Wheeler beat Warren to the pass in the box and was awarded a penalty shot after the goalie tripped Wheeler with his hand.
The Rowdies opened a three-goal lead in the 26th minute when Kljestan corralled a Minnesota clear attempt and floated a pass to Tan on the right side of goal, and Tan beat Warren to the near post.
Midfielder Daniel Wasson got a goal back for Minnesota (2-7-1) in the 38th minute on a free kick from 25 yards out. But the Stars found precious few scoring opportunities against the Rowdies defense and the play of goalkeeper Daryl Sattler, who made two diving one-handed saves to keep the Stars off the scoreboard between the Rowdies' second and third goal.
"The second half was pretty ugly, but I don't think (Minnesota) had a shot that they should have scored from," Dalglish said.
With the win, the Rowdies keep pace with USL Conference leader Austin (17 points), which defeated Miami on Wednesday. The Rowdies are two points out of first place with 15.
Lineups:
Rowdies Lineup: Sattler, Donoho, Valentino, Valentin, Diaz (68th minute - Buete), Kljestan, Adjeman-Pamboe (74th minute - Gyorio), Millien (62nd minute - Nyazamba), Tan (62nd minute - Yates), Yamada, Wheeler (46th minute - King).
NSC Minnesota Stars Lineup: Van Oekel, Allen (68th minute - Bracalello), Kallman, Clements (85th minute - Wright), Arango, Hlavaty, Wasson, Altman (85th minute - Friedland), Moura, Gao (77th minute - Gumede), Ukah.

Scoring Summary
Rowdies - Gordon Kljestan - 6th minute (Assisted by Long Tan)
Rowdies - Aaron Wheeler - 20th minute (Penalty Kick)
Rowdies - Long Tan - 26th minute (Assisted by Gordon Kljestan)
MIN - Daniel Wasson - 38th minute (Assisted by Neil Hlavaty)
Attendance: 3,886

Wednesday 26 May 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1984 Rowdies Cartoon

A cartoon of the 1984 Rowdies, with Mike Connell, Neill Roberts, Glenn Myernick, Tom Boric, Tatu, Arnie Mausser, Roy Wegerle, Steve Wegerle, Peter Roe, Wes McLeod, Perry Van Der Beck, Refik Kozic, Gregg Thompson, Tony Towers, Dave Power, Stuart Lee, Mark Karpun Don McAllister, Coach Rodney Marsh and Trainer Steve Horne.
Many thanks to Steve Horne for this photo.

Tuesday 25 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies

Wowdie Candy Jones with her latest addition to the Wowdies in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mike Connell

A 1974 team poster of South African side Rangers FC, with a very young Mike Connell, first left on the back row.

Rowdies Press Photos - Graham Tatters

Graham Tatters at Austin Aztex.

Rowdies Press Photos - Chad Burt

Chad Burt makes a pass during the game against Miami FC.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Joey Fink and Mick McGuire


Joey Fink and Mick McGuire, upon thier return from the 1978 Soccer Bowl defeat, at Tampa International Airport.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell drives forward, with the Roughnecks' David McCreary trying to keep up, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Erik Ustruck

Erik Ustruck in full control at Crystal Palace Baltimore.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh wins the ball from Cosmos' Nelsi Morais, with Winston DuBose and John Gorman watching on. From the game at Giants Stadium in 1979.
Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mirandinha 1974 Panini WM 74 Card

Mirandinha's 1974 Panini WM 74 card, whilst he was with the Brazil international team.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic

Refik Kozic challenges Minnesota Strikers' Thomas Rongen in 1984.

Monday 24 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Lynn Munoz.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tony Want 1978 Panini Football 80 Card

Tony Want's 1978 Panini Football 78 card, whilst he was at Birmiingham City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod on the attack against the New England Tea Men in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Indoor Action

Action from the 1978 indoor game against the Tulsa Roughnecks at the Bayfront Center, with 'keeper Winston DuBose on the ball, with Farrukh Quraishi, Arsene Auguste and Rodney Marsh in the outfield.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle takes a throw-in, in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Nogly

Peter Nogly beats Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Ruben Morales to the ball in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Pascal Millien

Pascal Millien celebrates in style, after scoring his first Rowdies' goal, in the match at AC St. Louis.

Rowdies Press Photos - Takuya Yamada

Takuya Yamada's determination stops the Carolina Railhawks' player from getting the ball.

Rowdies Press Photos - Aaron Wheeler

Aaron Wheeler takes a tumble against NSC Minnesota Stars.

Sunday 23 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies

Lorrie Bass, Ellen Hite, Sandi Boiter getting chummy with the 98 Rock Chicken, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Joey Fink

Joey Fink 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle tussels with Minnesota Strikers' Bill Crook in 1984, at Tampa Stadium.