Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki

Rowdies' goalkeeper Zeljko Bilecki makes a spectacular save against Dynamo Moscow, with guest defenders Teun Kist and Steve Litt watching on. This was during the Exhibition Game played at Tampa Stadium on February 17th, 1979.
Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1988 Rowdies KICKIN' Magazine

This edition of the Rowdies' KICKIN' magazine was for the game against 
The Albany Capitals, played at Tampa Stadium on April 16th, 1988. 
The Rowdies won 1-0. Attendance: 4,900.
The cover featured Alan Anderson, and star David Power.

Rowdies Snap Shots - David Vaudreuil

A recent photo of David Vaudreuil and his son Marc-Antoine, David played for the Rowdies in 1993.
Many thanks to Vaud for this photo.

Signed Cards - 1982 Rowdies Jurgen Stars

German goalkeeper Jurgan Stars' signed Rowdies card.

Friday, 27 August 2010

1983 Adidas Promo Cards

Glenn Myernick, signed card.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ivan Grnja


Ivan Grnja in action at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Teaching English


 English Language Teacher Faye Van Arsdale teaches Ivan Grnja, Petar Baralic, 
and Mojas Radonjic with basic symbols, in 1979.

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Rowdies Video - Rodney Marsh "A Look Back"

A collection of clips showing Rodney Marsh at his best.

Signed Cards - 1976 Rowdies Tommy Smith

Tommy Smith's signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic

Refik Kozic stick out a leg to stop Jacksonville Tea Men's Alan Green in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies KICK Magazine

July 4th, 1981. Today's opponents were the San Diego Sockers, an attendance of 48,355 saw the Rowdies lose 1-2, with the only goal scored by Perry Van Der Beck.
The team this day was: DuBose, Moore, Connell, Kozic, Mehmet, Anderson, Roe, Van Der Beck, Worthington, Olivera, Moss.
Substitutes: Roberts, Kinsella, Fernando.

Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki


Goalkeeper Zeljko Bilecki makes a flying catch, under the watchful eyes of  
Rowdies John Gorman and Tony Crudo, 
also Ft. Lauderdale Strikers Gerd Muller, at Lockhart Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Zoran Savic

Zoran Savic pictured with MISL All-Star goalkeeper Otto Orf. Zoran played for the Rowdies during the 1988 ASL season.
Many thanks to Otto Orf for this photo.

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 KICK Magazine


This edition of the Rowdies KICK magazine covers the game against the St. Louis Stars, 
played on the 30th July, 1977 at Tampa Stadium. 
The Rowdies won 3-2, after a shootout. Rodney Marsh and Davie Robb scoring the goals.
Attendance: 21,876.
The Rowdies team that day was: Hammond, Eagan, Connell, Jump, Auguste, Lindsay, Wegerle, 
Glover, Smethurst, Marsh, Robb. 
Substitutes: Bandov, McLeod, Stefanovic.

Signed Cards - 1982 Rowdies Njego Pesa

Njego Pesa's signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Press Photos - Frantz St. Lot


Frantz St. Lot in action, in 1978. With Jim Fleeting in the background.

Rowdies Press Photos - Joey Fink and Davie Robb

Joey Fink in the thick of it, as he takes on the Toronto Metros-Croatia defenders, whilst Davie Robb watches, at Tampa Stadium in 1977.
Many thanks to Mike Connell.

Signed Cards - 1983 Rowdies II Stevie Lewis



Stevie Lewis signed Rowdies II card.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mark Lamb

A recent photo of Mark Lamb with his family. Mark appeared for the Rowdies during the 1989 ASL season.
Many thanks to Mark for this photo.

Sunday, 22 August 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Rowdies Indoor Ticket Stub


A ticket stub from the 1982 'Sunshine International Series' game 
against Sao Paulo of Brazil, played on July 28th, 1982 at Tampa Stadium. 
The Rowdies lost the game 2-3. Attendance: 8,353.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Barnes


Peter Barnes and David Byrne look over the injured Jay White, whilst being
attended to by Trainer Steve Glickman. 
During the game against Penn-Jersey Spirit. Played on June 2nd, 1990. 
The Rowdies won the game 3-2. Attendance: 2,019.

Rowdies Video - Rowdies 1993 Highlights

Highlights from the Rowdies' final season of 1993.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Sandy Taylor.

Rowdies Press Photos - Adrian Alston

Adrian Alston heads the ball forwards on his way towards the Strikers' goal in 1977.
Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle is shadowed by Portland Timbers' Clive Charles in 1980.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod


Memphis Rogues' Paul Cannell leaps over Wes McLeod, during the Exhibition Game
at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville.
The Rowdies won the game 1-0, with a Petar Baralic goal. Attendance: 6,167. 

Saturday, 21 August 2010

Signed Cards - 1975 Rowdies John Sissons

John Sissons' signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Brad Smith

A recent photo of former Rowdies' striker Brad Smith. Brad now runs his own company 'Great Credit Now', so for all of your credit needs go to: http://www.greatcreditnow.com/

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell


Mike Connell tackles a Moscow Dynamo player during the 1979 indoor Exhibition Game.

Rowdies Press Photos - Davie Robb

Davie Robb takes on Marijan Bradvic of the Toronto Metros-Croatia, during the game played on July 23rd, 1977 at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 2-0, the goalscorers were Davie and Arsene Auguste.
Many thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Farrukh Quraishi

Farrukh Quraishi, doing his famous 'Bobby Flay' impression.
Many thanks to Lisa Brock for this photo.

Friday, 20 August 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1981 Wowdies

Wowdie Pam Beckworth liked the view from the press box at Tampa Stadium, but she liked the challenge of her media related duties even more in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Worthington 1977-78 FKS Publishers Card

Frank Worthington's 1977-78 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Leicester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Alex Pringle

Alex Pringle keeping New York Cosmos' Pele in his sights, at Tampa Stadium in 1976. Alex kept Pele subdued during the entire game, which earned him Pele's jersey afterwards.

Thursday, 19 August 2010

Signed Cards - 1975 Rowdies Arsene Auguste

The late, Arsene Auguste's signed rowdies card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Exhibition Game Worn Jersey


An Exhibition Game worn Road jersey from 1987. Wearer Unknown.



Rowdies Video - Rowdies Classic NASL Part 2

More classic clips from the NASL 1975 to 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod and Neill Roberts

Wes McLeod and Neill Roberts celebrate by dancing after Roberts had scored against the Montreal Manic in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Boyle

Rowdies' Captain John Boyle tussels with Baltimore Comets' Terry Anderson in 1975.

Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh shoots towards the New England Tea Men's goal in 1978.
Many thanks to Mike Connell.

Signed Cards - 1993 Rowdies Eric Ravndal

Eric Ravndal's signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1981 Wowdies

The Wowdies did more than dazzle those in attendance at Tampa Stadium. They were also involved in the community and worked hard at representing the Rowdies in an enthusiastic and professional manner.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod and Rodney Marsh at Giants Stadium in 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando celebrates after scoring against the Jacksonville Tea Men at Tampa Stadium in 1981.

Monday, 16 August 2010

Signed Cards - 1992 Rowdies Billy Ronson

Billy Ronson's signed Rowdies card. Billy actually wore #20 that season.

Rowdies Video - Rowdies Classic NASL Part 1

Classic clips from the NASL era, showing action from 1975 to 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Times and Independent Advert

An advertisement for the St. Petersburg Times & Evening Independent, showing photos of Oscar Fabbiani, Jan Van Der Veen and Mike Connell from 1981.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Pennant


 A Rowdies pennant from 1980, signed by Jan Van Der Veen, Oscar Fabbiani, John Gorman,
Wes McLeod, Tim Hanley, Mike Connell, Winston DuBose and Dave Taber.

Rowdies Press Photos - Kevin Keelan

Goalkeeper Kevin Keelan waves to the fans in 1981.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Sunday, 15 August 2010

Signed Cards - 1993 Rowdies Gerard Gregoire

Gerard Gregoire's signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Sandi Boiter.

Rowdies Video - Mark Karpun Scores A Diving Header Against The Cosmos 1983


 Mark Karpun scores with a diving header to tie the game 4-4, 
after having just had an header kicked off the line. 
Sadly, the Cosmos would win the game 4-5, in 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mike Connell - Subaru Advert

Mike Connell posing with the 1981 Mastro Subaru.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981 Rowdies KICK Magazine

August 16th, 1981. Today's opponents were the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, an attendance of 25,650 saw the Rowdies win 3-2, with the goals scored by David Moss (2) and Luis Fernando.
The team this day was: Keelan, Moore, Connell, Kozic, Gorman, Anderson, Roe, McLeod, Moss, Fernando, Olivera.
Substitutes: Roberts, Mehmet, Bailey.