Rowdies Press Photos - Tom Fitzgerald

A newspaper photo of Rowdies II player - Tom Fitzgerald, in 1982. Tom went onto be Head Coach of the MLS side the Columbus Crew (1996 to 2001). Sadly, Tom lost his life in a motorcycle accident in 2004.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Boyle, Mike Connell and Derek Smethurst

1975 - A newspaper photo, LeRoy Neiman's original Rowdies painting, with John Boyle, Mike Connell and Derek Smethurst.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Sam Allardyce Autobiography

"Big Sam" - The autobiography of Sam Allardyce,with nearly 20 years 

as a player - plus almost 25 years as a coach and manager - under his belt, 

Sam is one of the most recognisable figures in British football. 

'Big Sam' has been a robust defensive general throughout the seventies and eighties, and an imposing touchline presence as a gaffer since 1994. 

Before taking on the England manager's job in July 2016, he was the second longest-serving manager in the Premier League, behind Arsene Wenger. 

Over the last 42 years, Allardyce has seen it all. The game he so loves is radically different to that in which he made his debut back in 1973, and in telling his wonderfully colourful story for the very first time, Allardyce talks intriguingly about the changing face of players and managers. His autobiography positively crackles with characteristic insight, honesty and hard-hitting opinions.

Published in 2015.

Rowdies Press Photos - LeRoy Neiman

1975 - Artist LeRoy Neiman leaves the field, followed by John Boyle and Clyde Best.

Rowdies Press Photos - Eddie Firmani

1975 - Coach Eddie Firmani, nursing some broken fingers, after a water skiing accident. Also, sat on the bench - Randy Garber.

Rowdies Press Photos - Bob 'Ike' Isaacson

Bob 'Ike' Isaacson in action at a photo shoot just before the 1975 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Juan Carlos Molina and Refik Kozic

Juan Carlos Molina and Refik Kozic take on former Rowdie and Toronto Blizzard's Neill Roberts in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Malcolm Linton and Mike Connell

1975 - Malcolm Linton getting a haircut, with the help of Mike Connell.

Signed Cards - 1986 Rowdies Martin Allen

A signed Rowdies card, of Martin Allen.

 He was a member of the QPR team, when they took part in the 'Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series' playing under the Rowdies name in 1986.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Roy Wegerle and Neill Roberts

A snap shot of Roy Wegerle and Neill  Roberts leaving the field, at Tampa Stadium in 1984. 

With Perry Van Der Beck in the background.

Signed Cards - 1975 Rowdies Bob Isaacson

For years I have been trying to locate 'Original Rowdie' Bob Isaacson, a member of the 1975 indoor

team, well today I received my Rowdies card - signed. Many thanks to "Ike" for signing and for sending it back to me.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Soccer Monthly Magazine Cover

The cover of the April 1977 edition of 'Soccer Monthly Magazine' Showing Lenny Glover in action against Zenit of Leningrad (USSR), during an Exhibition Game at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Scott Ross Artwork

A colour caricature of Clyde Best by Scott Ross, from 1976.

Many thanks to Scott Ross for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - "The Newest Rowdies"

1975 - "The Newest Rowdies" - Just before the indoor games, John Bluem, Bob 'Ike' Isaacson, Nick Papadakis and Randy Garber.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Karim Murabet and Nathan Sacks

1986-87 - Karim Murabet and Nathan Sacks during the AISA season.

Many thanks to Karim for this photo.