Saturday 30 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Linfield UK Tour Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies UK Tour Exhibition Game, against Linfield played on October 6th, 1980, at Windsor Park.
The Rowdies lost 1-3.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Kinsey 1986 Panini Football 86 Card

Steve Kinsey's 1986 Panini Football 86 card, whilst he was at Manchester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh signs autographs for the fans before the Exhibition Game against Manchester United at Tampa Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Andy Northern for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Marcelo Carrera 1991-92 MISL Trading Card

Marcelo Carrera's  1991-92 MISL card, produced by Pacific Trading Cards, whilst he was at the Dallas Sidekicks.

Rowdies Video - Canton Invaders vs. Rowdies 14th November 1986 AISA


This video is the complete AISA game of the Rowdies against the Canton Invaders, played at the Canton Memorial Civic Center on 14th November 1986.
Starting Lineup for this game: Mausser, Power, Wegerle, Astigarraga, Frankovich, Fall.
Many thanks to CantonInvaders for this video.

Friday 29 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - Missing Newspaper Game Reports

Normally I would be posting the next Rowdies Game Report, which would have been for the Exhibition Game against Birmingham City, on the Rowdies 1980 UK Tour.
But sadly, it is one of many that I am missing from my collection.
So, this is more of a cry for help!!
Does anyone have any of the following newspaper cuttings of Game Reports:

October 1st 1980 - Rowdies vs. Birmingham City (A) (UK Tour Exhibition Game)
October 11th 1980 - Rowdies vs. Hereford United (A) (UK Tour Exhibition Game)
March 15th 1984 - Rowdies vs. KLM Royal (UT) (Exhibition Game)

If anyone does have any of the above please email me at: mozzer1963@gmail.com - Many thanks!!

Rowdies Memorabilia - David Moss 1980 Panini Football 80 Card

David Moss' 1980  Panini Football 80 card, whilst he was at Luton Town.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Soccer Bowl 78 Ticket Stub

A ticket stub, from Soccer Bowl 78 against the New York Cosmos at Giants Stadium.
Many thanks to Andy Northern for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Nick Mangione

Nick Mangione's 1980-81 mugshot whilst with the MISL side, the Baltimore Blast.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley for this photo.

Thursday 28 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Luton Town UK Tour Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies UK Tour Exhibition Game, against Luton Town played on September 29th, 1980, at Kenilworth Road.
The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Nicky Johns 1987 Panini Football 87 Card

Nicky Johns' 1987  Panini Football 87 card, whilst he was at Charlton Athletic.

Rowdies Press Photos - Justin Channing

1986 Rowdie Justin Channing, leaves the field after the Bristol Rovers vs. Newport (Isle of Wight) Friendly in 1993.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies 1975 NASL Champions Tee Shirt

An original Rowdies 1975 NASL Champions tee shirt.

Rowdies Press Photos - Sonny Askew

Sonny Askew's 1980-81 mugshot whilst with the MISL side, the Baltimore Blast.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley for this photo.

Wednesday 27 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Sockers Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Playoff Game, against the San Diego Sockers played on September 7th, 1980, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 6-0 to tie the Playoffs, but lost the deciding Mini-Game 1-2.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Sam Allardyce 1979 Panini Football 79 Card

Sam Allardyce's 1979  Panini Football 79 card, whilst he was at Bolton Wanderers.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst in action for Millwall, during the 1971-72 season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1990-91 Dallas Sidekicks Media Guide

Rowdies' Tatu and Wes McLeod, along with Joe Papeleo on the cover of the 1990-91 Dallas Sidekicks Media Guide.

Rowdies Press Photos - Doug Wark

Doug Wark's 1980-81 mugshot whilst with the MISL side, the Baltimore Blast.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley for this photo.

Tuesday 26 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Sockers Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Playoff Game, against the San Diego Sockers played on September 4th, 1980, at the San Diego Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 3-6.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Manny Andruszewski 1979 Panini Football 79 Card

Manny Andruszewski's 1979  Panini Football 79 card, whilst he was at Southampton.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst with the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, whilst with Chelsea.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tommy Smith Game Worn Jersey


A Tommy Smith game worn jersey from 1976.

Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump

Stewart Jump out jumps Philadelphia Atoms' Jim Fryatt in 1975.

Monday 25 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Tea Men Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Playoff Game, against the New England Tea Men played on August 30th, 1980, at the Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 4-0.

Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki, Wes McLeod, Arsene Auguste and Mike Connell

Zeljko Bilecki, Wes McLeod, Arsene Auguste and Mike Connell with the 1980 indoor Championship Trophy, at the Bayfront Center after beating the Memphis Rogues.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Lenny Glover 1975 Topps Card

Lenny Glover's 1975 Topps card, whilst he was at Leicester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gregg Thompson

This one shows Gregg Thompson coaching the kids at Camp Kickinthagrass 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine is from the July 14th, 1976, game played at the New York Cosmos' Giants Stadium. An attendance of 27,892 saw the Rowdies lose 4-5. With the goals coming from Derek Smethurst and Clyde Best (3).
The team this day was: Mausser, Pringle, Cantillo, Auguste, Quraishi, Smith, Scullion, Lindsay, Best, Marsh, Smethurst.
Substitute: Wit.

Sunday 24 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Tea Men Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies Playoff Game, against the New England Tea Men played on August 27th, 1980, at the Schaefer Stadium.
The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Press Photos - Kevin Keelan

Goalkeeper Kevin Keelan prepares to save a Chicago Sting free-kick.
With Jan Van Der Veen, Wes McLeod, Keith Bailey, John Gorman, Billy Sweetzer and Steve Wegerle in the wall, at Wrigley Field in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Wim Suurbier Geo Bassett & Co World Cup 74 Card

Wim Suurbier's  Geo Bassett & Co World Cup 74 card, showing him in the Holland jersey.

Alan McDonald R.I.P.

Gavin Maguire pictured with Alan McDonald (right) recently.
Alan McDonald sadly passed away Saturday morning (23rd June), he was 48. 
Alan was part of the Queens Park Rangers squad that played under the Rowdies name in 1986, in the Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series, at Tampa Stadium.
Alan won 52 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring three goals.
Our thoughts and wishes go to Alan's family and friends.

Saturday 23 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Tea Men Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game, against the New England Tea Men played on August 23rd, 1980, at the Schaefer Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 0-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Adrian Alston 2007-08 A League Legends Card

Adrian Alston's  2007-08 A League Legends card, showing him in the Australian jersey.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle, Tony Crudo, Ricky Davis and Mark Lindsay

Steve Wegerle, Tony Crudo, guest player Ricky Davis and Mark Lindsay line up for the Exhibition Game against the People's Republic of China, at Tampa Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison for the photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Adrian Alston

Adrian Alston, seen here in 1974 wearing the Safeway United Football Club jersey, in Australia.
Many thanks to David Hoebarth for this photo.

Friday 22 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Blizzard Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game, against the Toronto Blizzard played on August 20th, 1980, at the Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 5-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Barnes 1976 Topps Card

Peter Barnes' 1976 Topps card, whilst he was at Manchester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Zequinha

 A recent photo of Brazilian Zequinha, who is now a coach with the Texas Longhorns.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Media Guide

In memory of LeRoy Neiman - The 1976 Media Guide with the excellent artwork of LeRoy adorning the front cover.

Thursday 21 June 2012

LeRoy Neiman R.I.P.

Artists LeRoy Neiman and Scott Ross, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.
Iconic American artist LeRoy Neiman, known for his trademark handlebar mustache and his bright, impressionistic portrayals of the world's top sporting events, died in New York on Wednesday, 20th June. He was 91.
Many thanks to Scott Ross for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Blizzard Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game, against the Toronto Blizzard played on August 18th, 1980, at the Exhibition Stadium.
The Rowdies won 4-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Clyde Best Panini Football 72 Puzzle Card Set

Clyde Best's Panini Football 72 puzzle card set, showing him in action for West Ham United vs. Everton.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tommy Smith 1976-77 FKS Soccer Stars Card

Tommy Smith's 1976-77 FKS Soccer Stars card, whilst he was at Liverpool.

Rowdies Press Photos - George Plimpton

Author and guest Rowdie George Plimpton lines up with Mirandinha, Frantz St. Lot and Winston DuBose, before a mini Exhibition game against Moscow Dynamo, at the Bayfront Center in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Billy Sweetzer and Jan Van Der Veen

Billy Sweetzer and Jan Van Der Veen try to head away a Chicago Sting cross, at Wrigley Field in 1981.
With Keith Bailey in the background.

Wednesday 20 June 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Express Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game, against the Detroit Express played on August 13th, 1980, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 3-2.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Adrian Alston 1975 Topps Card

Adrian Alston's 1975 Topps card, whilst he was at Luton Town.
Many thanks to David Hoebarth.