Saturday, 30 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Graham Paddon

A pre-Rowdies photo of the late Graham Paddon, during his West Ham Utd days, circa 1975.

Friday, 29 April 2011

Rowdies Snap Shots - Dave Power, Steve Horne and Don Tobin

Dave Power, 1984 trainer Steve Horne and Don Tobin meet up at the 2011 Rowdies opening game.
Many thanks to Steve for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando heads the ball forward as he breaks away from Vancouver Whitecaps' Paul Nelson, during the 1981 Play Off game, which the Rowdies won 4-1, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the New England Tea Men on April 7th, 1979. The Rowdies won this game 2-0.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani, Petar Baralic and Jan Van Der Veen

Oscar Fabbiani and Petar Baralic celebrate after a goal against the New York Cosmos, in 1979. With Jan Van Der Veen, coming to join in.

Rowdies Press Photos - Terry Moore

Terry Moore tackles San Jose Earthquakes' George Best, at Tampa Stadium in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts watches as Montreal Manic's Radi Martinovic attempts a scissors Kick, in 1981. With Dave Mehmet, in the background.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu and Peter Roe

Tatu and Peter Roe watch dejectedly during the award presentation to the San Diego Sockers' players, after the 1981-82 NASL indoor Championship Game at the Bayfront Center, March 8th, 1982.

Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tampa Stadium Bleacher Folding Seat

This is a padded, folding bleacher seat from Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando fires a shot goal bound, as New York Cosmos' Eskandarian tries to stop him, from the 1981 playoff game at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Frank Worthington

Frank Worthington wins the header over Vancouver Whitecap's defender Roger Kenyon, during the 1981 playoffs, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1978 Rowdies vs Strikers Exhibition Game Report

On March 4th, 1978, the Rowdies played a pre-season Exhibition Game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, which the Rowdies lost 0-2. If you read the article, it wasn't a great road trip for the Rowdies.
Also, due to injuries to several key players, the Rowdies travelled with a depleted squad, and had to have two players loaned to them by the Strikers.
Can anyone remember who the two Strikers' players were? - If anyone can help me, please leave a message, Thanks.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1978 Strikers vs. Rowdies Lineups

The Rowdies and the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers lineup for the National Anthem, before their game in 1978 at Lockhart Stadium.
Does anyone know if this was from the pre-season Exhibition Game or from the regular season game or from the Playoffs? - I have had email from JFW, saying it was from the August 20th Playoff game.
Many thanks to Dave Moore for this photo, and thanks to JFW for the info.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jasper Carrott and The 1979 Wowdies

A photo of The Wowdies' Elly Heit and Pam Seals with Jasper Carrott, whilst he was making his documentary "Carrott Gets Rowdy" in 1979.
Many thanks to former Wowdie Elly Heit Reid for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Gorman, Peter Roe and Ian Anderson

John Gorman (top), Peter Roe (center) and Ian Anderson celebrate the Rowdies' playoff win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in 1981.

Sunday, 24 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Minutemen Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Boston Minutemen, played on May 14th, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 3-1.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gordon Jago


Coach Gordon Jago is interviewed days before Soccer Bowl '79, at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Washington Olivera and Dave Taber

Washington Olivera and Dave Taber celebrate the Rowdies' first goal against the Atlanta Chiefs, during a 1980-81 indoor game. With Oscar Fabbiani joining in.

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Dr. Kauzlarich - Team Pass


The Rowdies' Team Physician - Dr. John Kauzlarich's 1975 Pass.
Many thanks to Dr. John for this photo.

Monday, 18 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser


1984 Giants Stadium - Arnie Mausser cannot stop New York Cosmos' Roberto Cabanas' shot,
with Glenn Myernick and Perry Van Der Beck watching on.

Rowdies Press Photos - Kyle Rote Jr


The People's Republic of China's Lui Chih-tsai challenges Rowdies' Guest player
Kyle Rote Jr, during the 1977 Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium.

Friday, 15 April 2011

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Ward and Craig Fossett

Peter Ward and Craig Fossett meet up at the 2011 Rowdies vs. Montreal Impact game.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

A pre-Rowdies photo of Derek Smethurst, taken at a photo- call before Chelsea's 1970-71 season.

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Signed Cards - 1983-84 Rowdies Peter Johansson

Today, I received a signed Rowdies card from Peter Johansson, who was on the Rowdies' roster for the 1983-84 indoor season.
Many thanks to Annica Johansson for her help with this.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub from the game played at Tampa Stadium, against the Dallas Tornado on August 3rd, 1979. The Rowdies lost this game 1-2.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle starts to make a move towards goal on an unidentified Seattle Sounders' player in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod charges down the field, as Toronto Blizzard's George Gibbs gives chase, in 1980 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1978 Strikers vs. Rowdies Action

A snap shot showing a Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' shot being tipped over the bar by Winston DuBose, at Lockhart Stadium in 1978.
Many thanks to Dave Moore for this photo.

Rowdies Press photos - Frantz St. Lot


Frantz St. Lot chases after Toronto Metros-Croatia's Dinko Ztelija,
during the 0-4 loss at Varsity Stadium in 1977.

Monday, 11 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Diplomats Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Washington Diplomats, played on May 9th, 1975, at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. The Rowdies lost 0-3.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Derek Smethurst and Eddie Austin

Derek Smethurst and Ed Austin enjoy a funny moment, during the Rowdies 1976 Tour of Haiti.
Many thanks to Derek for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Sissons

A photo of a young John Sissons, after he had helped West Ham United win the FA Cup in 1965. John was an original 1975 Rowdie.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh and Mike Connell


Rodney Marsh and Mike Connell try to stop New York Cosmos' Pele, during the
Tournament of Champions Final. Played at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Sunday, 10 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Kyle Rote Jr


Rowdies' Guest player Kyle Roye Jr clashes with the People's Republic of China's goalkeeper
Li Fu-sheng during the Exhibition Game in 1977.

Saturday, 9 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Cosmos Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the New York Cosmos, played on May 3rd, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. Showing John Boyle and John Sissons. The Rowdies won 1-0.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani dribbles up field, against San Jose Earthquakes' Nick Nickolic and Vasa Rutonjski, in 1980.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Wicks 1979 Panini Card

Steve Wicks' 1979 Panini card, whilst he was at Chelsea.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Arsene Auguste and John Boyle


Arsene Auguste and John Boyle, at Tampa International Airport on the evening of 26th August, 1975, when the Rowdies arrived back in town after winning Soccer Bowl '75.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen skips past Bob Corish, of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Joey Fink

A recent photo of Joey Fink, pictured with Fred Grgurev, the former New York Cosmos and Rochester Lancers player.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rodney Marsh Testimonial Game Cigar


A cigar from the Rodney Marsh Testimonial Game, against the
Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, played on September 14th, 1979.
These were given to the members of the office staff.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod


Wes McLeod flies past New York Cosmos' Andrew Parkinson,
at Tampa Stadium in 1984.

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Andruszewski

Manny Andruszewski charges towards the Edmonton Drillers' goal, leaving Lorenz Hilkes in his tracks, in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - 1978 Strikers vs. Rowdies Action

A snap shot showing Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' George Best in action against the Rowdies, at Lockhart Stadium in 1978. The Rowdies on show are Mick McGuire, Graham Paddon and Mike Connell in the background.
Many thanks to Dave Moore for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Billy Ronson Game Worn Jersey

Billy Ronson's game worn jersey from 1992.

As far I as know Billy didn't appear in a full first team game in the APSL in 1992. But may have appeared in some of the Rowdies' Exhibition Games.

Monday, 4 April 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Lancers Game Report

Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies opening game, against the Rochester Lancers played on April 26th, 1975.