Rodney Marsh 1979.Monday, 31 May 2010
Rowdies Memorabilia - Barry Kitchener Autobiography CD
"60 minutes with..." - The autobiography on CD of Barry Kitchener, the former defender.
Barry Kitchener signed audio CD. A 60 minute interview about his life in football a must for any football fan of this Millwall legend. A ltd edition of 1000 each comes with a signed certificate of authenticy by the player and an exclusive photo.
Published in 2008.
Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Worthington 1982-83 FKS Publishers Card
Frank Worthington's 1982-83 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Birmingham City.
Rowdies Snap Shots - Farrukh Quraishi and Stanley Nyazamba
A recent photo of original Rowdie meets new Rowdie, Farrukh Quraishi and Stanley Nyazamba.Many thanks to Stanley for this photo.
Sunday, 30 May 2010
Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle
Steve Wegerle challenges Tulsa Roughnecks' Jim Redfern during a 1978 indoor game at the Bayfront Center.Rowdies Memorabilia - Don McAllister 1977 Panini Football 79 Card
Don McAllister's 1977 Panini Football 77 card, whilst he was with Tottenham Hotspur.
Rowdies Press Photos - Alan Anderson
Alan Anderson shoots at goal during a game against the Orlando Lions, at Tampa Stadium in 1988.Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic
This photo shows action from the 14th April, 1979 game against the Toronto Blizzard, with Petar Baralic scoring against goalkeeper David Henderson, at Tampa Stadium.Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies
A photo of the Wowdies doing their half-time routine, this clipping was taken from 'The Tampa Times' June 26th, 1979 edition.Many thanks to Jim Jetmore.
Rowdies Memorabilia - Ossie Ardiles Autobiography
"Ossie's Dream" - The autobiography of Ossie Ardiles, the former midfielder.
Ossie remains one of the most iconic footballers ever to have graced the English game.
After winning the World Cup with Argentina in 1978, Ossie became the first
foreign player to make an impact in the First Division, paving the way for the
modern era of multinational teams.
He became a household name, immortalised in Chas & Dave's hit record "Ossie's Dream
(Spurs Are On Their Way to Wembley)", and is still remembered fondly
today by fans both young and old.
Thirty years on from those glory days, Ossie retains a unique perspective on the
football world, from Argentina to England and through his long career in
management, with the emphasis always on style and entertainment.
In his intelligent, insightful autobiography, Ossie also talks about growing up
under a military dictatorship, how he was torn between two countries
owing to the outbreak of the Falklands War, which claimed the life of one
of his cousins, and how that football world has changed over the decades.
Published in 2010.
Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod
Midfielder Wes McLeod drives forward during the game against the Golden Bay Earthquakes in 1984.Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki and Manny Andruszewski
Cosmos' Wim Rijsbergen takes a tumble between 'keeper Zeljko Bilecki and defender Manny Andruszewski at Tampa Stadium in 1979..jpg)
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Saturday, 29 May 2010
Rowdies Memorabilia - Mick McGuire 1981 Panini Football 81 Card
Mick McGuire's 1981 Panini Football 81 card, whilst he was at Norwich City.
Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen and Oscar Fabbiani
Jan Van Der Veen and Oscar Fabbiani, 1980.Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser
Arnie Mausser punches away from danger, with Mike Connell, Mark Lindsay and Bob Bolitho helping out against the Tulsa Roughnecks in 1984.Rowdies Memorabilia - 98Rock Poster
A poster showing the 98ROCK Chicken wearing a Rowdies jersey, from 1978.
Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose
Winston DuBose stops a shot, during a shootout against the San Jose Earthquakes in 1979 at Tampa Stadium.Rowdies Snap Shots - Eduardo Bonvallett
A recent photo of Eduardo Bonvallett. Eduardo played for the Rowdies during the 1983 season.Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Chicago Sting Press Release
A Chicago Sting Press release telling of their defeat to the Rowdies in an indoor game in 1982.
Rowdies Memorabilia - Martin Allen 1988 Football 88 Panini Card
Martin Allen' 1988 Panini 'Football 88' card, whilst he was at QPR.
Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic
Refik Kozic in action against the washington Diplomats' Alan Green in 1980.Rowdies Snap Shots - Jim McGeough
Jimmy McGeough recently photographed on holiday in Ireland.Many thanks to Jim's son Kieran for this photo.
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies VIP Pass
This is a VIP pass for the indoor game at the Bayfront Center, Rowdies vs. Dallas Tornado, played on Saturday 18th February, 1978.Many thanks to Jim Jetmore for this photo.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Rowdies Memorabilia - David Kerslake 1991 Pro Set Trading Card
The front and back of David Kerslake's 1991 card, produced by Pro Set,
whilst he was at Swindon Town,
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Rowdies Memorabilia - 1984 Rowdies Cartoon
A cartoon of the 1984 Rowdies, with Mike Connell, Neill Roberts, Glenn Myernick, Tom Boric, Tatu, Arnie Mausser, Roy Wegerle, Steve Wegerle, Peter Roe, Wes McLeod, Perry Van Der Beck, Refik Kozic, Gregg Thompson, Tony Towers, Dave Power, Stuart Lee, Mark Karpun Don McAllister, Coach Rodney Marsh and Trainer Steve Horne.Many thanks to Steve Horne for this photo.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies
Wowdie Candy Jones with her latest addition to the Wowdies in 1979.Rowdies Memorabilia - Mike Connell
A 1974 team poster of South African side Rangers FC, with a very young Mike Connell, first left on the back row.Rowdies Memorabilia - Eddie Firmani Autobiography
"Football with the Millionaires" - The autobiography of Eddie Firmani, the former striker.
This autobiography covers the early life and career of the South African
footballer who played for Charlton Athletic before becoming one of the first to transfer to Italian football and sign for Sampdoria and Inter Milan.
Published in 1959.
Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Wicks 1978 Football 78 Panini Card
Steve Wicks' 1978 Panini 'Football 78' card, whilst he was at Chelsea.
Rowdies Snap Shots - Joey Fink and Mick McGuire
Joey Fink and Mick McGuire, upon thier return from the 1978 Soccer Bowl defeat, at Tampa International Airport.
Many thanks to Dan Perez.
Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell
Mike Connell drives forward, with the Roughnecks' David McCreary trying to keep up, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.Rowdies Memorabilia - Tommy Smith Autobiography
"Anfield Iron" - The autobiography of Tommy Smith, the former defender/midfielder.
Footballing legend Tommy Smith played with Liverpool for eighteen years from 1960 to 1978. During this time he won almost every honour club football has to offer - 4 First Division Championship medals, 2 FA Cup winners medals, 2 European Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 1 European Super Cup and 5 Charity Shields. He captained Liverpool for a number of seasons and played under both Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, widely regarded as two of the greatest managers British football has ever produced. In that time he was forged into one of football's original hard men - Shankly once said, 'Tommy Smith wasn't born, he was quarried.'
A uniquely tough but thoroughly fair player (in spite of his fame for the most punishing of tackles), he was sent off only once and booked only twice, on all three occasions for dissent. In this fascinating autobiography, Tommy gives us the inside story of a whole host of footballing legends - Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Ron Yeats, Kevin Keegan, Matt Busby, Brian Clough, George Best, Jimmy Greaves, Bobby Moore, Denis Law and Pele, as told by one of their own.
A nostalgic view of a golden age of English football, this is a window on the glory days of Liverpool. It is also the story of the time before the game was all about the money and Tommy has a lot to say about football today - so he's not changed. As Bob Paisley once said, 'Tommy doesn't tackle opponents so much as break them down for resale as scrap.'
Published in 2008.
Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh
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Rodney Marsh wins the ball from Cosmos' Nelsi Morais, with Winston DuBose and John Gorman watching on. From the game at Giants Stadium in 1979.Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.
Rowdies Memorabilia - Mirandinha 1974 Panini WM 74 Card
Mirandinha's 1974 Panini WM 74 card, whilst he was with the Brazil international team.
Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic
Refik Kozic challenges Minnesota Strikers' Thomas Rongen in 1984.Monday, 24 May 2010
Rowdies Memorabilia - Tony Want 1978 Panini Football 80 Card
Tony Want's 1978 Panini Football 78 card, whilst he was at Birmiingham City.
Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Indoor Action
Action from the 1978 indoor game against the Tulsa Roughnecks at the Bayfront Center, with 'keeper Winston DuBose on the ball, with Farrukh Quraishi, Arsene Auguste and Rodney Marsh in the outfield.
Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Nogly
Peter Nogly beats Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Ruben Morales to the ball in 1982.Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Ward Autobiography
"He Shot, he Scored" - The autobiography of Peter Ward, the former striker.
The book chronicles the life and career of footballer Peter Ward who played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest and England.
Peter also played professionally in the USA and was the Player of the Year in
1982 when part of the Seattle Sounders team that played New York Cosmos in the Soccer Bowl.
The book will be an engrossing read for all football fans - especially those of the teams that Ward played for and for fans of `real' football in the 1970s and 1980s.
In his time at Brighton, Ward became the club's record goal scorer (a record that still stands) and made a
stunning England U21 debut scoring a hat‐trick at Brighton's Goldstone Ground.
Ward's success at Brighton made him one of the most high‐profile players of his generation and he remains undoubtedly the most popular sportsman that Sussex has ever seen.
A big money move to double European Champions Nottingham Forest saw Ward experience the controversial techniques of legendary management duo Brian Clough and Peter Taylor first hand. Clough's refusal to allow Ward to return to Brighton to play in the 1983 Cup Final forced the
striker to turn his back on British football and he returned to the USA to play for Seattle and followed that with stints with the Vancouver Whitecaps and a number of professional indoor teams.
Ward temporarily returned to the outdoor game playing for RodneyMarsh and
Mark Lawrenson at the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Since retiring from the professional game Ward has been part of a number of amateur US National
Championship teams and continues to play and coach in Tampa, Florida.
Published in 2009.
