Signed Cards - 1988 Rowdies Ray Perlee

A signed Rowdies card, of Ray Perlee.

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.

My Rowdies' Autograph "Wants List" Updated - Can You Help?

Here is my updated Rowdies' Autograph 'Wants List' - If possible on 6" x 4" white cards.

Reno Agostinis

Bruce Allen

Javier Alvarez

Laszlo Barna

Bruce Bates

Michael Bates

Berto

Eduardo Bonvallett (Deceased)

Rick Bratincevic

David Byrne

Gary Darrell

Chris Davis

Mark Dillman

Luigi Donato

Kent Engstrom

Tom Fitzgerald (Deceased)

Colin Fowles (Deceased)

Greg Franzke

Keith Fulk

Hector Galice

Randy Garber

Tim Gargan

Glen Goldston

Ivan Grnja

Brian Hall

Jean Harbor

Sandje Ivanchukov (Deceased)

Jaiminho
Kelvin Jones

Kurt Keefer

Willy Keller

Matt Knowles

Zygmunt "Ziggy" Lezak

Miguel "Mike" Maliszewski

Matty Miller

Kevin Missey

Juan Carlos Molina

Chico Moreira

Norbert Mueller

Sean O'Brien

Marcelino Oliveira

Washington Olivera

Luis Papandrea

Andy Papoulias

Sergio Peluffo

Garth Pollonais

David Proctor

Roger Ramsey

Jeff  Rogers

Carlo Rossi

Carlos Scott

John Shannon

Fred Sikorski

Frantz St. Lot

Radomir Stefanovic

Bob Stetler (Deceased)

Luis Tripodi

Joey Valenti

Ian Warrilow

Jay White

Gregg Willin

Please email me at mozzer1963@gmail.com if you can help me - Thanks!!

Signed Cards - 1981 Rowdies Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando signed Rowdies card.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Scott Ross Artwork

A colour caricature of Tommy Smith by Scott Ross, from 1976.

Many thanks to Scott Ross for this photo

Signed Cards - 1982 Rowdies Tom Boric

Tom Boric signed Rowdies card.

Signed Cards - 1975 Rowdies Clyde Best

Clyde Best signed Rowdies card.

1977 Maas Brothers Promo Cards

17 - Kevin Eagan.

Signed Cards - 1985 Rowdies Bobby Moore

A signed Rowdies card, of Bobby Moore.
Bobby appeared for the Rowdies as a Guest Player, during the 1985 Exhibition Game against the US World Cup Team, at Tampa Stadium, played on the 4th July.

Bobby, passed way on the 24th February, 1993, from bowel and liver cancer. He was 51 years old.

Signed Cards - 1984 Rowdies Malcolm Allison

A signed Rowdies card, of Malcolm Allison, who was 'Technical Director' to Coach Rodney Marsh in 1984.
Malcolm was sacked after a few games for his disruption in the locker room, and for his off the field antics. 

Malcolm, was reported that he was suffering from dementia in 2009. He sadly passed away in a nursing home on the 14th October, 2010, at the age of 83.

Signed Cards - 1983 Rowdies II Austin Hayes

A signed Rowdies II card, by the late Austin Hayes. Austin appeared for the Rowdies Reserves in 1983.

Sadly, Austin passed away on the 3rd December, 1986, at the age of 28 from lung cancer after contracting pneumonia, just three weeks after the illness was diagnosed.

Austin, also played for the LA Aztecs in 1978, making 22 appearances and scoring 4 goals.

Signed Cards - 1986 Rowdies Frank Sibley

A signed Rowdies card, of Frank Sibley.
 He was the QPR Coach in 1986, when they took part in the 'Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series' playing under the Rowdies name. Frank took the role of Assistant-Coach under Rodney Marsh, during the Series.

Sadly, Frank who is now 71, has been battling with Parkinson's Disease since 2004.

Give Credit At Least!!

I know I don't own the rights to these photographs on this Rowdies Blog, but it has taken a lot of time and a lot money to put these photographs on here. I have payed over the odds for items, taken time to scan and clean up the photos.
So "1970s Soccer USA" or other people that pass these photos off as their own finds, at least give this Blog some credit.
It really isn't too hard to do, I - myself have given credit to people who have helped me in the past with certain photos. So it can be done.
Thank you!!