Friday, 11 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani scores from the penalty spot against the New York Cosmos in 1980, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Boris Bandov

A recent photo of Boris and Karen Bandov. Boris played for the Rowdies between 1977 and 1978.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies First Indoor Game Report

Another 1975 newspaper clipping, reporting the indoor Rowdies' 7-2 win over the Washington Diplomats.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Roe

Peter Roe celebrates a goal, during an indoor game at the Bayfront Center in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu in action against Sao Paulo in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ringo Cantillo

Ringo Cantillo elbows his way past a Toronto Metros-Croatia player, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ricky Hill

Former Rowdie and new Head Coach of FC Tampa Bay - Ricky Hill, during the Exhibition Game against the University of Tampa Spartans.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies First Indoor Game Report

A newspaper clipping, reporting the Rowdies 7-2 win over the Washington Diplomats, played at the Bayfront Center on February 14th, 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Lindsay

Mark Lindsay zips past a Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' player, during a 1977 indoor Exhibition Game, which the Rowdies won 9-8.

Rowdies Press Photos - Joey Fink

Joey Fink admires the trophies won by local kids, at a St. Petersburg League of Tampa Bay Area Youth Soccer Organization ceremony in 1976.

Wednesday, 9 March 2011

Rowdies Snap Shots - Arnie Mausser

A recent photo of Rowdies' goalkeeper Arnie Mausser with his wife JoMarie.
Many thanks to JoMarie for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Zequinha and Tatu

Brazilians Zequinha and Tatu watch San Diego Sockers' Jean Willrich hop over the ball, during the second 1982 NASL Indoor Championship Game.

Monday, 7 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - 1975 Scoreboard

The Tampa Stadium scoreboard showing the final score of Rowdies 3 vs. Diplomats 1, from the game played on July 26th, 1975.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies Indoor Profiles

A newspaper article from 1975, showing the indoor players profiles.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tampa Stadium


July 26th, 1975 - Rowdies vs Washington Diplomats - Construction on Tampa Stadium's end 
zones had just begun when 11,153 Fannies at their team's 18th regular season match would 
see Rowdies goals by Derek Smethurst, captain John Boyle, and Stewart Scullion 
in their win over the Washington Diplomats, 3-1.

Sunday, 6 March 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Neill Roberts


1984 - Neill Roberts is tackled by Toronto Blizzard's goalkeeper, with Tatu looking on.

Saturday, 5 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Nottingham Forest Poster

A poster for the 1980 Exhibition Game against Nottingham Forest, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies KICK Magazine

June 25th, 1980, today's opponents were the San Diego Sockers, an attendance of 23,911 saw the Rowdies win 2-0, with the goals scored by Peter Anderson and Keith Bailey.
The team this day was: DuBose, Andruszewski, Kozic, Connell, Gorman, Van Der Veen, Wegerle, McLeod, Van Der Beck, Roberts, Anderson.
Substitute: Bailey.

Friday, 4 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Houston Hurricane on June 20th, 1979. The Rowdies won this game 4-0.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Hewitt

Rowdies' goalie Mike Hewitt blocks a shot off Baltimore Comets' Dennis Wit, during a 1975 indoor game. With Farrukh Quraishi covering.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' goalie Jan Van Beveren, goes one way, as a shot by Tatu goes the other, during a game in 1982.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Rowdies vs. Nottingham Forest Pennant

The pennant that was given to the Nottingham Forest captain before their Exhibition Game. Played at Tampa Stadium on July 25th, 1980. The game ended in a 0-0 tie.

Rowdies Press Photos - Bernard Hartze

Bernard Hartze cools off during the 1975 indoor game against the Washington Diplomats.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ringo Cantillo

Ringo Cantillo is tackeled on his way to goal, by New York Cosmos' Werner Roth, during the 1975 NASL Indoor Semi-Final, held at the Cow Palace, San Francisco. The Rowdies won the game 13-5.

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies Second Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies second outdoor game, an Exhibition Game against the San Antonio Thunder, which was played at the Rollins College Field, on April 13th, 1975. The Rowdies lost the game 1-3, with the only goal being scored by a Thunder's player. Also, mentioned is a Rowdies trialist - "Luis Tripoddi", (who appeared for the Miami Toros during the 1975 indoor season).

Rowdies Snap Shots - Alan Anderson

A recent photo of Alan Anderson with his wife.
Many thanks to Alan for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck, Steve Wegerle and Farrukh Quraishi

Perry Van Der Beck, Steve Wegerle and Farrukh Quraishi celebrate a goal during the 1979-80 NASL Indoor Championship Final against the Memphis Rogues.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies First Game Report

Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies first ever outdoor Exhibition Game, against the San Antonio Thunder, which was played at the Tarpon Springs High School Field, on April 11th, 1975. Showing the Rowdies' Captain John Boyle.

Rowdies 1986-87 AISA Schedule Help Needed

I have just finished compiling the Rowdies 1986-87 AISA Schedule, I think it is complete, just missing attendances. If anyone thinks that I may have missed out any games please email me, or if you can help with the attendances figures. Thanks.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu and Luis Fernando

Tatu tees up a shot against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1982, with Luis Fernando moving in, just in case.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Roe

Peter Roe takes on Arsene Auguste during a Rowdies' practice game at the Bayfront Center, in preperation of the 1986-87 AISA indoor season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies First Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies first ever outdoor game, an Exhibition Game against the San Antonio Thunder, which was played at the Tarpon Springs High School Field, on April 11th, 1975. The Rowdies won the game 2-1, with the goals being scored by John Boyle and Derek Smethurst.

Sunday, 27 February 2011

Libyan Freedom Message From Karim Murabet

Today, I received an email from former 1986-87 Rowdies player and Libyan Karim Murabet (on the left), shown here with the Libyan National Team. Who just got back a few days ago from Tripoli, Libya.
He has asked me to post something on the plight of the Libyan youth heroes that are fighting for freedom. Libyan loves soccer and many of the youth that have died to free Libya were soccer players.
Here are a few words from Karim, "MOST OF THE LIBYAN FANS YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE ARE FIGHTING AGAINST THE BRUTAL GHADDAFI REGIME" - His nephew JEHAD MUNTASSER, is shown here with the Libyan National Team.
"Amid what many Libyans are describing as murder and mayhem, many Libyan insiders and observers tell Chief I- Team Investigator Michele Gillen that the elusive Libyan strongman, Muammar Qaddafi, is "finished!""
Here is a link to Chief I-Team Investigator Michele Gillen's phone interview with Karim - http://miami.cbslocal.com/2011/02/21/i-team-investigator-michele-gillens-sit-down-with-qaddafi/

Saturday, 26 February 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Ward

Peter Ward in action during a Rowdies' training session in 1991.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Lakeland Civic Center Postcard

A postcard showing the Lakeland Civic Center on Lake Mirror, Lakeland, Florida.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lakeland Civic Center

An airial view of the Lakeland Civic Center, where the Rowdies played some of their 1983-84 Home indoor games. It opened in November 1974, as the Lakeland Civic Center, but changed it's name in June 1994 to The Lakeland Center.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu muscles between Team America's Rudy Glenn and Dan Canter in 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Exhibition Stadium, against the Toronto Blizzard on August 17th, 1980. The Rowdies won this game 4-1.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Jimmy McGeough

A recent photo of Jimmy McGeough and his son Kieran, enjoying the snow in N. Ireland.
Many thanks to Kieran McGeough for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando challenges Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Dan Canter at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh celebrates after scoring against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, during his Testimonial Game in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod


1984 - Wes McLeod challenges Minnesota Strikers' Mike Jeffries, with
Tony Towers in the background.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Clyde Best 1974-75 FKS Publishers Card

Clyde Best's 1974-75 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at West Ham United.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gregg Thompson

Gregg Thompson battles with San Diego Sockers' Vidal Fernandez for the ball. During a 4-0 win at Tampa Stadium in 1983.

Thursday, 24 February 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 KICK Magazine

This edition of the KICK magazine is from the June 8th, 1980 game played at the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Lockhart Stadium. An attendance of 18,223 saw the Rowdies win 2-1, with the goals scored by Petar Baralic and Wes McLeod.
The team this day was: DuBose, Andruszewski, Kozic, Connell, Gorman, Van Der Veen, Wegerle, McLeod, Roberts, Fabbiani, Van Der Beck.
Substitutes: Baralic, Anderson.

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Rojas

Manny Rojas attempts an overhead kick, as New York Cosmos' Andrew Parkinson defends, during an indoor game at the Lakeland Civic Center, 1983-84.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rodney Marsh Soccer America Magazine

Rodney Marsh wearing his jersey from his Testimonial Game, on the front cover of the September 20th, 1979 edition of 'Soccer America'.
Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod is tackled from behind, by former Rowdie and GB Earthquakes' Manny Rojas during the 1984 season.