Rowdies Snap Shots - Krazy George

Krazy George.

Thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh blows his horn.

Many thanks to Rodney for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Clyde Best

Clyde Best, signs for a fan at a Rowdies Fan Day in 1976.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Press Photos - Barry Kitchener

Barry Kitchener chases after Whitecaps' Whymark during Soccer Bowl '79.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic and Manny Andruszewski

Refik Kozic defends against the Sockers, with Manny Anduszewski in attendance.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani on the ball, against the Cosmos in 1979, with John Gorman in the background.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Scullion

Stewart Scullion stretches for the ball during Soccer Bowl '75 against the Portland Timbers.

Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Sandje Ivanchukov 1978, 1980; 1979 - 1980 (id)

Sandje Ivanchukov was born 23rd June, 1960 in Howell Township, New Jersey. He was originally signed on an amateur contract to protect his Olympic eligibility. A left-footed defender, he enjoyed attacking with his aggressiveness and speed.

After the Rowdies he moved on to the San Jose Earthquakes in 1980, but only made two appearances.

Had a very troubled life after soccer.

Sadly Sandje passed away on 29th August 2007, he was only 47.

Thanks to Mike Connell for the photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose kicks the ball up field at Giants Stadium in 1978.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell challenges Cosmos' Eskandarian in 1979.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Signed Cards - 1984 Rowdies Tony Towers

Tony Towers' signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Andruszewski

Manny Andruszewski against the San Diego Sockers in 1980.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Barry Kitchener 1979

Barry Kitchener was born 11th December, 1947, in Dagenham, England.

Barry started his career at 15 years of age with Millwall, going onto make 602 appearances, which is still a club record 1966 to 1982. Joined the Rowdies ten games into the season, played his first game on the 30th March against the Memphis Rogues, and stayed in the team until the last game - Soccer Bowl '79 against the Whitecaps.

Was Exceptionally strong in the air, especially at free kicks as a target man.
Barry has just released a cd autobiography, where he talks about his playing career, called "60 Minutes with Barry Kitchener".

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rowdies Wall Plaque

Vintage Rowdies wall plaque, 11" x 16", varnished wood, made by J.A. Company and purchased at Tampa Bay Mall on Buffalo Ave.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser

Goalkeeper Arnie Mausser receiving his "Rowdie of the Week" award from The Exchange Bank's Jack Carlisle, in 1976.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod shoots past Cosmos' Eskandarian, at Giants Stadium in 1979.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic

Refik Kozic tussels with Sockers' Nick Rohmann, with Oscar Fabbiani, in 1980.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ivan "John" Grnja

Ivan Grnja on the ball against the Cosmos' Dennis Tueart, in 1979.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani and Rodney Marsh

Oscar Fabbiani and Rodney Marsh against the Detroit Express at Tampa Stadium in 1978.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 Rowdies KICK Magazine

Volume 3, Number 4: May 7th, the Rowdies beat arch rivals, the Strikers 1-0, with a Rodney Marsh goal. 24,753 attended the game.

The team this day: Hammond, Quraishi, Egan, Jump, Connell, Lindsay, Glover, Marsh Wegerle, Smethurst, Alston.

Substitute: Fink.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani at Giants Stadium in 1979.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson watches an arial battle, against the Sockers in 1980.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies KICK Magazine

Volume 1, Number 3: May 3rd, saw the Cosmos come to town, a crowd of 8,378 witnessed a 1-0 win , with Stewart Scullion scoring the winner.

The Rowdies Star File was Mike Connell.

The team this day: Hewitt, Quraishi, Linton, Pringle, Connell, Boyle, Smethurst, Sissons, Wark, Hartze, Jump.

Substitutes: Lindsay, Scullion

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell and Perry Van Der Beck

Sockers' Peter O'Sullivan loses out to Mike Connell, with Perry Van Der Beck in the background.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1983 Action

Another photo taken at the Earthquakes games in 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - International Poster

"An International Kick In The Grass" poster, with players wearing their countries style of clothes, with Jan Van Der Veen, Oscar Fabbiani, Keith Peacock, Steve Wegerle, Gordon Jago, Dave Taber, Wes McLeod and John Gorman.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh takes a break in 1976.

Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic and Peter Anderson

Refik Kozic and Peter Anderson pay close attention to a Sockers forward.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Don Droege

Don and Laura Droege, photographed recently.

Thanks to Christopher Scoles.

Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic

Petar Baralic at Giants Stadium in 1979.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck is outnumbered by the San Diego Sockers in 1980.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle 1978.

Rowdies Snap Shots - John Gorman

John Gorman, in 1982.

Many thanks to Vickie Moxley.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh and Wes McLeod

Rodney Marsh shoots, with Wes McLeod watching on. during Soccer Bowl '79.
Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mick McGuire

Mick McGuire 1978.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Signed Cards - 1984 Rowdies Sonny Askew

Sonny Askew's signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies KICK Magazine

Volume 1, Number 6: This was the first time the Rowdies would lose at home, 0-2 against the Miami Toros, June 11th, with a large attendance of 18,654.
Stewart Scullion was the Rowdies Star File.

The team this day: Hewitt, Quraishi, Linton, Connell, Jump, Boyle, Smethurst, Sissons, Lindsay, Scullion, Best.

Substitute: Wark.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani in action during Soccer Bowl '79.

Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

Vancouver Whitecaps' Bob Bolitho and Jan Van Der Veen race to the ball, with John Gorman, during Soccer Bowl '79.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell loses out to Cosmos' Brazilians Francisco Marinho and Carlos Alberto, in 1979.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser

Arnie Mausser makes a save during a game in 1976.

Thanks To Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1983 Action

Another photo from the Earthquakes game in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Nelsi Morais gets a foot in, during a Steve Wegerle run, at Giants Stadium in 1979.

Thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Jim Fleeting 1978

Jim Fleeting was born 8th April, 1955 in Glasgow, Scotland. Jim, was the first British teenager to join the Rowdies. On loan from Norwich City, he was expected to replace the departed Stewart Jump in the middle of defence due to his 6-1 frame.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland. He also, helped the Rowdies to the Soccer Bowl, with his 32 appearances and 3 as a substitute.

Today, he is back living in Scotland.

Thanks to Mike Connell for the photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Ticket Stubs

Two ticket stubs from 1976, games unkown.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1980 Goalmouth Action

Goalmouth action from the game against the Memphis Rogues, at Tampa Stadium in 1980.

Thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod finds himself outnumbered against the San Diego Sockers in 1979.

Thanks to Dave Morrison.