Saturday 22 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Whitecaps Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Vancouver Whitecaps played on June 26th, 1983, at Empire Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 1-4.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ricky Hill

Coach Ricky Hill gives his players their orders before the game against the San Antonio Scorpions, at Al Lang Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Matt Knowles 1993 NPSL Trading Card

Matt Knowles' 1993 NPSL card, produced by Pacific Trading Cards, whilst he was at the Denver Thunder.
Many thanks to Ray Knisley.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Suzie Castro.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Ricky Hill Signed Photo

A signed photo of Ricky Hill, whilst with the England team.
Many thanks to David Hoebarth for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

Wowdies' Michele Andriano helps out in the press box in 1984.

Friday 21 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Earthquakes Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Golden Bay Earthquakes played on June 18th, 1983, at Spartan Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 0-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Glenn Hoddle 1979 Panini Football 79 Card

Glenn Hoddle's 1979 Panini Football 79 card, whilst he was with Tottenham Hotspur.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Suzanne Starr.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Soccer Monthly Magazine Cover

The front cover of the March/April 1978 editon of the Soccer Monthly magazine, showing the work of artist Scott Ross.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rowdies vs Roughnecks Cartoon

A cartoon by Don Addis, that appeared in the St. Pete. Evening Independent, on May 31st, 1980 prior to the Rowdies game against the Tulsa Roughnecks.
Many thanks to Kenn Tomasch for this photo.

Saturday 15 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Sockers Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the San Diego Sockers played on June 11th, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 4-0.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Wim Suurbier 1978 Panini Argentina 78 Card

Wim Suurbier's 1978 Panini Argentina 78 card, whilst he was with the Holland World Cup team.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Sue Barrett.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Tee-Shirt

A Rowdies tee-shirt, year unknown.

Rowdies Press Photos - Clyde Best

Clyde Best is tackled by a Philadelphia Atoms' defender, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

Friday 14 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Sounders Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Seattle Sounders played on June 11th, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 3-4.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Osvaldo Ardiles 1978 Panini Argentina 78 Card

Osvaldo Ardiles' 1978 Panini Argentina 78 card, whilst he was with the Argentina World Cup team.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Sharon Jackson.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine is from the August 28th, 1983, game played at the New York Cosmos' Giants Stadium. 
An attendance of 19,868 saw the Rowdies lose 1-3. With the only goal coming from Michel Lacevic.
The team this day was: Stars, Myernick, Connell, Nogly, Thompson, Van Der Veen, Rojas, Baralic, Karpun, Tatu, Lund.
Substitutes: Lacevic, Allardyce.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tampa Stadium

An aerial view of Tampa Stadium in 1995.

Thursday 13 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Team America Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against Team America played on June 9th, 1983, at the RFK Memorial Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 0-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tommy Langley 1980 FKS Publishers Card

Tommy Langley's 1980 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was with the the England U21's.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Sandy Taylor.

Rowdies Press Photos - Clyde Best

Clyde Best in an aerial battle with Baltimore Comets' John Napier, at Tampa Stadium in 1975. 

Tuesday 11 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Strikers Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers played on June 4th, 1983, at Lockhart Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 3-4.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Wicks 1980 FKS Publishers Card

Steve Wicks' 1980 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Derby County.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Rose Barnett.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Jürgen Stars Signed Photo

A Jürgen Stars signed photo, whilst with German side HSV Hamburg.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Sissons and John Boyle

John Sissons on the ball, watched by John Boyle during the game against the New York Cosmos at Tampa Stadium in 1975.

Monday 10 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Team America Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against Team America played on June 1st, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 3-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Sam Allardyce 1980 FKS Publishers Card

Sam Allardyce's 1980 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Bolton Wanderers.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Rene Rodriguez.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Ricky Hill Signed Photo

A signed photo of Ricky Hill, whilst with the England team.
Many thanks to David Hoebarth for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Boyle

John Boyle gets in some heading practice with Clyde the sea lion, in 1975.

Sunday 9 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Jau XV Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 International Sunshine Series Exhibition Game against Jau XV played on May 28th, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 3-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Ward 1980 FKS Publishers Card

Peter Ward's 1980 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Peggy Parnelle.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine is from the April 26th, 1981, game played at the New York Cosmos' Giants Stadium. 
An attendance of 40,238 saw the Rowdies lose 1-4. With the only goal coming from Oscar Fabbiani.
The team this day was: DuBose, Gorman, Connell, Kozic, Anderson, Van Der Veen, Bailey, McLeod, Fabbiani, Worthington, Mehmet.
Substitutes: Wegerle, Kinsella.

Rowdies Press Photos - Bruce Bates

Bruce Bates enjoys a funny moment in training, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Saturday 8 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Manchester City Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 International Sunshine Series Exhibition Game against Manchester City played on May 25th, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 0-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Barnes 1980 FKS Publishers Card

Peter Barnes' 1980 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Manchester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Nancy Whitehurst.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 Cosmos vs. Rowdies Press Release

A New York Cosmos press release, for the 1977 Playoff Game at Giants Stadium, against the Rowdies.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Bluem

John Bluem poses for the camera, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

Friday 7 December 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies vs. Blizzard Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1983 game against the Montreal Manic played on May 20th, 1983, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies lost 0-3.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Osvaldo Ardiles 1980 FKS Publishers Card

Osvaldo Ardiles' 1980 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Tottenham Hotspur.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1977 Wowdies

1977 Wowdie Mary Johns.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Ricky Hill Signed Photo

A signed photo of Ricky Hill, whilst with Luton Town.
Many thanks to David Hoebarth for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Boyle

John Boyle avoids New York Cosmos' Alfredo Lamas' tackle, at Tampa Stadium in 1975, with John Sissons in support.