Sunday, 30 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1982 opening game against the Tulsa Roughnecks played on April 3rd, 1982, at Tampa Stadium.
The Rowdies won 3-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mick McGuire 1976-77 FKS Publishers Card

Mick McGuire's 1976-77 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Norwich City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover

Lenny Glover receives the "Rowdie-of-the-Week" award, from William McGuines, Chairman of Exchange Bank in 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Antônio Lima dos Santos 1966 FKS Publishers World Cup 66 Card

Antônio Lima dos Santos' 1966 FKS Publishers World Cup 66 card, whilst he was with the Brazil World Cup team.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Firmani

"NASL Coach of the Year 1976" Eddie Firmani advertises the ASA soccer ball.

Saturday, 29 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Rowdies vs. Honduras Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1982 Exhibition Game against Honduras played on March 28th, 1982, in New Orleans, LA.
The Rowdies tied 1-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Graham Paddon 1976-77 FKS Publishers Card

Graham Paddon's 1976-77 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at West Ham United.

Rowdies Press Photos - Lenny Glover

Lenny Glover takes on the Russians, during the Exhibition Game against Zenit Leningrad, at Tampa Stadium in 1977.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Roy Wegerle 1998 Panini France 98 Card

Roy Wegerle's 1998 Panini France 98 card, whilst he was with the USA World Cup team.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst out jumps Seattle Sounders' Dave Gillett, at Tampa Stadium in 1976. 

Friday, 28 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Rowdies vs. Tea Men Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1982 Exhibition Game against the Jacksonville Tea Men played on March 24th, 1982, at the Tangerine Bowl.
The Rowdies won 3-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Barnes 1976-77 FKS Publishers Card

Peter Barnes' 1976-77 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Manchester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Farrukh Quraishi

Farrukh Quraishi, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.
Many thanks to Farrukh for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Hugo Perez 1990 Panini Italia '90 Card

Hugo Perez's 1990 Panini Italia '90 card, whilst he was with the USA World Cup team.

Rowdies Press Photos - David Byrne

David Byrne gets some heading practice, during a Rowdies training session in 1990.

Thursday, 27 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1982 Rowdies vs. Manic Exhibition Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1982 Exhibition Game against the Montreal Manic played on March 21st, 1982, at the Tangerine Bowl.
The Rowdies won 3-2.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Kevin Keelan 1976-77 FKS Publishers Card

Kevin Keelan's 1976-77 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Norwich City.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

The Wowdies go through their half-time routine in 1984.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Trittschuh 1990 Panini Italia '90 Card

Steve Trittschuh's 1990 Panini Italia '90 card, whilst he was with the USA World Cup team.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell and Refik Kozic

Mike Connell and Refik Kozic combine to stop New York Cosmos' Georgio Chinaglia, at Tampa Stadium in 1980.

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981-82 Rowdies vs. Sockers Indoor Championship Game 2 Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1981-82 indoor Championship Game 2, against the San Diego Sockers played on March 8th, 1982, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies lost 5-10.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tommy Smith 1976 Panini Top Sellers Card

Tommy Smith's 1976 Panini Top Sellers card, whilst he was at Liverpool.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen in action against Dynamo Moscow, Februray 17th, 1979 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Vermes 1990 Panini Italia '90 Card

Peter Vermes' 1990 Panini Italia '90 card, whilst he was with the USA World Cup team.

Rowdies Press Photos - Hugo Perez

Hugo Perez attempting a overhead bicycle kick against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1983, at Tampa Stadium.

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981-82 Rowdies vs. Sockers Indoor Championship Game 1 Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1981-82 indoor Championship Game 1, against the San Diego Sockers played on March 3rd, 1982, at the San Diego Sports Arena.
The Rowdies lost 7-9.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Worthington 1976 Panini Top Sellers Card

Frank Worthington's 1976 Panini Top Sellers card, whilst he was at Leicester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Firmani

Coach Eddie Firmani watches his troops from the bench at Tampa Stadium in 1976, with Farrukh Quraishi also giving his support.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tommy Smith 1973-74 FKS Publishers Card

Tommy Smith's 1973-74 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Liverpool.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson is marked by Washington Diplomats' Guus Hiddink, at Tampa Stadium in 1978.

Monday, 24 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981-82 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Indoor Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1981-82 indoor Playoff Game against the Tulsa Roughnecks played on March 1st, 1982, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies lost 3-4, to tie the Playoffs, so a "mini-game" was played and the Rowdies won 1-0, to progress to the NASL Indoor Championships.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1977 Rowdies KICK Magazine


Volume 3 Number 2: April 30th, 1977, today's opponents were the Rochester Lancers,
the Rowdies won 3-1, with Steve Wegerle and Derek Smethurst (2) scoring the goals.
Attendance: 21,426.
The team this day was: Hammond, Quarishi, Connell, Jump, Eagan, Lindsay, Wegerle, 
Glover, Alston, Marsh, Smethurst.
Substitutes: Fink, McLeod.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mick McGuire 1973-74 FKS Publishers Card

Mick McGuire's 1973-74 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Coventry City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani challenges for the ball against the Chicago Sting's Tom Alioto, during the 1980-81 indoor season.

Sunday, 23 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981-82 Rowdies vs. Roughnecks Indoor Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1981-82 indoor Playoff Game against the Tulsa Roughnecks played on February 25th, 1982, at the Fairgrounds Pavilion.
The Rowdies won 5-4.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Lenny Glover 1976 Panini Top Sellers Card

Lenny Glover's 1976 Panini Top Sellers card, whilst he was at Leicester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Chelsea's Derek Smethurst in an aerial duel with Manchester United's John Fitzpatrick, in front of a crowd of 53,482 at Stamford Bridge in 1971.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tony Towers 1973-74 FKS Publishers Card

Tony Towers' 1973-74 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Manchester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst


A pre-Rowdies photo of Derek Smethurst, whilst with Millwall FC,
during the 1974-75 season.

Saturday, 22 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981-82 Rowdies vs. Manic Indoor Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1981-82 indoor Playoff Game against the Montreal Manic played on February 21st, 1982, at the Montreal Forum.
The Rowdies lost 2-3, to tie the Playoffs, so a "mini-game" was played and the Rowdies won 2-1.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Worthington 1977 Panini Top Sellers Card

Frank Worthington's 1977 Panini Top Sellers card, whilst he was at Leicester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Dave Mehmet

Dave Mehmet in action for Gillingham FC, in October of 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Kevin Keelan 1973-74 FKS Publishers Card

Kevin Keelan's 1973-74 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Norwich City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ray Vigliotti

Ray Vigliotti seen here wearing the USA U20 uniform in 1980.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison for this photo.

Friday, 21 September 2012

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1981-82 Rowdies vs. Manic Indoor Playoff Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies 1981-82 indoor Playoff Game against the Montreal Manic played on February 18th, 1982, at the Bayfront Center.
The Rowdies won 8-7.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Lenny Glover 1977 Panini Top Sellers Card

Lenny Glover's 1977 Panini Top Sellers card, whilst he was at Leicester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell chases after New York Cosmos' Steve Hunt during Soccer Bowl '78.
Many thanks to Andy Northern.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Frank Worthington 1973-74 FKS Publishers Card

Frank Worthington's 1973-74 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Leicester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Joey Fink

Joey Fink becomes the first American Rowdie to score at Tampa Stadium with this header to beat the Boston Minutemen in 1976.