Rowdies Press Photos - Frantz St. Lot and Stewart Jump

 Frantz St. Lot challenges New York Cosmos' Steve Hunt, watched by Stewart Jump

at Giants Stadium in 1977.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Derek Smethurst

 Derek Smethurst signs a Frisbee for a fan in 1978.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Pocket Schedules

 This is part of my Rowdies pocket schedules collection, pictured is the front and back of the 1990 APSL schedule.

Sponsored by The Tampa Tribune.

(I am looking for a 1991 Rowdies Schedule, if anyone has a spare one to part with)

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

 Rodney Marsh in full flight, during Soccer Bowl '79 against the Vancouver Whitecaps

at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Adrian Alston Autobiography

 "Noddy - The Untold Story" - Of Adrian Alston, the former striker.

Adrian belongs to the special group of Australian football players who

defied all odds to become the first team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

In Noddy: the Untold Story of Adrian Alston, author Philip Micallef tells the

story of the flamboyant striker who lit up the local football scene after 

moving from England to Australia in the late 1960s.

Adrian looks back on a career that took him from his hometown of Preston

in northern England, to the little ground of Woonona on the NSW south

coast, to the imperial Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

But as much as Alston enjoyed scoring goals, he has received as much

satisfaction from his post-football career working with people with

an intellectual disadvantage.

As a 1974 Socceroo, Adrian Alston is a true legend of the game, and

Philip Micallef's book ensures that Noddy's exploits for Australia are not forgotten.

Published in 2023.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Boyle

 A mugshot of John Boyle, whilst he was at Chelsea FC during the 1973-74 season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - A signed Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant Menu

 A signed Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant Menu from 1983, with the autographs of

Sam Allardyce, Glenn Myernick, Michel Lacevic, Wes McLeod,

Peter Roe, Mark Karpun, Tom Boric, Jan Van Der Veen, Jim Easton,

Peter Nogly, Gregg Thompson, Skip Gilbert and Mike Connell.

Many thanks to Helen Elm Monk for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Refik Kozic

 A Polaroid taken at the 1982 Fan Day, of Refik Kozic signing

an autograph at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Glenn Hoddle Autobiography

 "Playmaker" - The autobiography of Glenn Hoddle,

‘On the pitch he was a magician’ – Arsène Wenger. 

The first full autobiography from former footballer and England 

manager Glenn Hoddle. Glenn was one of the most celebrated footballers of his generation. 

A wonderfully talented No. 10 – he formed part of the Spurs teams 

of the early 1980s and cut his teeth in the blood and thunder 

of an England team that prioritised aggression over creativity.

Often seen as a player ‘out of time’, Glenn was a playmaker in the purest sense. 

A creator and a goal scorer, he rose through the Tottenham youth academy – 

playing under Keith Burkinshaw and crossing paths with the likes 

of club legends Bill Nicholson and Danny Blanchflower – 

before going on to play in Monaco under the tutelage of Arsène Wenger. 

In this book, he looks back on his rise as a prodigious young footballer 

and talks at length about his career that took him from 

cleaning the cockerel at White Hart Lane to managing the England football team 

at a World Cup. From scoring in an FA Cup final to winning 

the league in France; from revitalising Chelsea in the early 1990s, 

to managing the fall-out after David Beckham’s infamous 

sending off at the 1998 World Cup.

Published in 2022.

Rowdies Video - 1981 New York Cosmos (PO) Report

 Channel 13's Report from the Playoff Game against the New York Cosmos, 

played on the 9th September, 1981, at Giants Stadium. The Rowdies lost 0-2.

Many thanks to Kenn Tomasch for this video.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

 Tatu during the 1981-82 indoor season.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Adrian Alston

Adrian Alston during the 1977 Fan Day at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Gordon Jago Autobiography

 "Pioneer" - The autobiography of Gordon Jago, 

the former centre-half for Charlton Athletic, who is better known for his managerial career. 

Gordon created the foundation for the greatest Queens Park Rangers 

side in history, leading the club to the First Division in the 1972/72 season 

before moving to Millwall where he also won promotion. 

In 1978, Jago moved across the Atlantic to take charge of the Tampa Bay Rowdies 

in the NASL and later settled in Dallas, 

enjoying two stints as coach of the Dallas Sidekicks. 

Published in 2021.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1980 Calendar

 A Rowdies 1980 Calendar, with artwork by John Gorman.

Many thanks to Helen Elm Monk for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

 Wes McLeod dribbles past New York Cosmos' Johan Neeskens 

during the 1981 season, at Giants Stadium.

Rowdies Video - 1981 Atlanta Chiefs Report

Channel 13's Report from the Home game against the Atlanta Chiefs, 

played on the 12th August, 1981. The Rowdies won 6-0.

Many thanks to Kenn Tomasch for this video.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mark Lindsay and John Boyle

 A recent photo of Mark Lindsay and John Boyle, two of the

1975 'Original Rowdies'.

Many thanks to Mark for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Anderson Poster

 A poster from the UK magazine 'SHOOT/GOAL' of Peter Anderson,

during his time at Luton Town in 1974.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1983 Rowdies Reunion Banquet Program

The program for the 1983 Rowdies Reunion Banquet, front cover signed by 

Tommy Smith, Rodney Marsh and Tatu.

Held at the Das Festhaus, Busch Gardens on Friday, April 8th, 1983.

 John Boyle, Rodney Marsh and Farrukh Quraishi were inducted

into the Rowdies' Hall of Fame on the night.

Many thanks to Helen Elm Monk for the photos.

Wowdies Snap Shots - Soccer Bowl '79

 1979 Wowdies - (Left to Right): Diane Terry, vonKatherine Ford and

Cindy Martinez.

Many thanks to Katherine Ford for this photo.

1979 Rowdies Indoor Magazine

This program covered two days of Indoor games, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January.

The "Budweiser Indoor Soccer Invitational" consisted of four teams, the Rowdies, 

Dallas Tornado, Tulsa Roughnecks and the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers.

Games were played at the Bayfront Center.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Terry Moore

 Terry Moore signs autographs in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Peter Barnes Biography

 "On a Wing and a Prayer" - The biography of Peter Barnes, the former winger, by Gary James.

This is the life story of Peter Barnes who, at the age of 18, scored the opening goal 

in the 1976 League Cup final. 

Playing for the team he supported, Manchester City, Peter was idolised 

by fans and was awarded the 1976 PFA Young Player of the Year award. 

The following year he made his England debut and was described by one journalist 

as the ‘Saviour of English football.’

Those were the days when Manchester City won the League Cup; 

were runners up in the League (missing the title by a point); 

and were challenging in Europe but then Malcolm Allison returned as coach 

and within months Peter, and a whole host of international stars, 

were on their way out. Peter was sold for a record amount. 

City’s fortunes suffered while Peter carved out a new career at 

West Bromwich Albion (where he played for Ron Atkinson).

Another record breaking transfer to Leeds United followed, 

before spells at Real Betis, Coventry City, Manchester United 

(playing for both Ron Atkinson and his replacement Alex Ferguson) 

and Tampa Bay Rowdies in 1990.

Written by acclaimed author Dr Gary James, 

this book covers the highs and lows of Peter’s life with stories 

about his time playing for some of the game’s biggest clubs 

and most famous managers. It also discusses Peter’s ongoing 

involvement with the sport and the significance of his family.

Published in 2021.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies KICK Magazine

 This edition of the Rowdies' KICK covered the Semi-Final game against the 

Miami Toros on the 16th August, 1975 at Tampa Stadium.

The Rowdies beat the Toros 3-0. With the goals coming from John Boyle,

Stewart Scullion and Derek Smethurst.

Attendance: 22,710.

The team that day was: Hammond, Pringle, Linton, Jump, Connell, Boyle, Scullion, 

Lindsay, Best, Smethurst, Sissons.