TAMPA BAY ROWDIES APPRECIATION BLOG (1975 to 1993)

 11th November, 1984, Giants Stadium - Tatu tries to avoid a sliding tackle from New York Cosmos' Andrew Parkinson. The Rowdies lost the...

 A full Complimentary ticket for the 1988 game against the  Orlando Lions, played on July 4th at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 1-0.

 Flemming Lund squares up to Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Ray Hudson, during a 1983 game at Tampa Stadium.

 Steve Wegerle at the 1982 Fan Day, Tampa Stadium.

A  Arnie Mausser game worn jersey from the 1984 season.

 Rowdies' Mike Connell, Don Droege, Peter Nogly and Tatu look defeated after a Montreal Manic goal, in the 0-3 defeat in 1982.

 Refik Kozic enjoying an evening out in 1981.

 Kevin Eagan defends against Vancouver Whitecaps' Gordon Taylor, at Tampa Stadium in 1977.

 Glenn Myernick enjoying a Baseball Day in 1983.

 Terry Moore defends against Seattle Sounders' Peter Ward in 1982.

 Stewart Scullion poses for the camera, during the 1976 Fan Day at Tampa Stadium.

 11th June, 1977 - Tampa Stadium, John Boyle takes charge of his first game as  Head Coach, against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Sadly, the Rowd...

 The Vancouver Eighty-Sixers program from the 12th August, 1993 game played at Swangard Stadium. The program looks like it was the same prog...

 Peter Anderson races to the ball against New York Cosmos' Santiago Formoso, at Giants Stadium in 1978.

 Dave Taber poses with a fan, during a tailgate party in 1981.

 Boston Minutemen's Henry McCully runs over Clyde Best, during the indoor game at the Bayfront Center, the Rowdies won the game 5-3.

 Stewart Scullion enjoys a can of Coke, during a 'Meet and Greet' in 1976.

 John and Madeline Boyle on their Wedding Day, 10th September, 1973.

Wes McLeod poses with a baby in 1982.

 Mike and Sharon Connell on their Wedding Day in 1981.

Rodney Marsh meets the fans in 1978.

 Malcolm Linton shoots at the Santos of Jamaica's goal, during the 1976 indoor Exhibition Game at the Bayfront Center.

 1982 Fan Day, Refik Kozic signing an autograph at Tampa Stadium.

 Tatu is tackled by Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Alexander Szatmari, during the Rowdies 4-2 win, at Tampa Stadium on the 9th June, 1982.

 Paul Roe beats Memphis Storm's Tony Johnson to the ball, during the 1986-87 AISA season.

 Goalkeeper Tim Hanley with fans in 1981.

 An ashtray from 1980, manufacturer unknown. 

Steve Wegerle 1980.

 Jimmy Easton in action during a Baseball Day in 1983.

 Jay White makes a rash challenge on Boston Bolts'  Andrew Bing, Tampa Stadium in 1988.

 Kevin Keelan meets the fans in 1982.

Peter Roe applies pressure on San Diego Sockers' Nick Rohmann,  at Tampa Stadium in 1981. 

 Wes McLeod warming up before a game in 1981.

 Martin Hill hustles for the ball, during the game against the Washington Stars at Tampa Stadium in 1989.

 Neill Roberts signs autographs at a 'Meet and Greet' session in 1981.

 The Rowdies lineup for the indoor Exhibition Game against Santos of Jamaica, played at the Bayfront Center on 6th March, 1976.  Rowdies on ...

 Manny Andruszewski enjoying a family day in 1981.

Steve Wegerle and Washington Diplomats' Juan Lozano,  get tangled up battling for the ball at Tampa Stadium in 1980.

 John Gorman waves a flag at fans, with Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle and Roy Wegerle whilst waiting to be introduced before the 1985 Exhibiti...

1980, Tampa Stadium - John Gorman chips the ball over a Chicago Sting defender.

 1985 Guest player Glenn Hoddle signs an autograph, watched on by Mike Connell, with fellow Guest player Ossie Ardiles looking on. Before th...

Rowdies II player - Jack Hinton in action in 1982.

Stewart Jump poses during the 1976 Fan Day, at Tampa Stadium.

 Peter Anderson tries an overhead kick, with Philadelphia Fury's John Dempsey defending. At Tampa Stadium in 1980.

 Perry Van Der Beck and Wes McLeod warm up before a game in 1984.

 Derek Backman wins the header, against Maryland Bays' (future Rowdie) Kevin Sloan, during the away game in Maryland in 1990.

 Derek Smethurst meets the fans in 1978.