Monday, 24 May 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - John Sissons Poster


A poster of John Sissons, whilst with West Ham United, taken from a 
1968 edition of Jimmy Hill Football Magazine.

Sunday, 23 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1979 Wowdies

Lorrie Bass, Ellen Hite, Sandi Boiter getting chummy with the 98 Rock Chicken, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Joey Fink

Joey Fink 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Steve Wegerle tussels with Minnesota Strikers' Bill Crook in 1984, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu with two boys during a Camp Kickinthagrass session in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic

Petar Baralic beats New England Tea Men's Artur to the ball in 1980.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Scott Ross Artwork


A colour caricature of Derek Smethurst by Scott Ross, from 1976.
Many thanks to Scott Ross for this photo

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser

Arnie Mausser gives Wes McLeod a cold shower in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Karen Saba.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts looks at Montreal Manic's Martinovic with disgust after being fouled, Refik Kozic keeps an eye on the proceedings in 1981.

Rowdies Memorabilia - John Gorman Autobiography


"Gory Tales" - The autobiography of John Gorman, the former defender.
John Gorman’s story is very much about a football man, but it is also much more than just that.
After a lifetime in the game John thought he had seen and done it all. He had played, coached and managed at the top and experienced the harsh realities of survival at the lower end of the scale. 
There was little in professional football that he had not had to cope with. But on a cold February day in 2006 as he gazed lovingly into the weary eyes of his dying wife, Myra, he knew trying to maintain his ability to think clearly as a manager would be impossible.
Football had always meant so much to him, but love for his wife meant so much more.
Published in 2008.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1980 Goal Celebrations

Mike Connell jumps on goalscorer Refik Kozic with John Gorman jumping for joy, at Tampa Stadium in 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun schields the ball from Tulas Roughnecks' Dave Huson during the 1983-84 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Glenn Myernick

Glenn Myernick in action against the Vancouver Whitecaps in 1984, with Perry Van Der Beck in the background.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Mick McGuire 1972-73 FKS Publishers Card

Mick McGuire's 1972-73 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Coventry City.

Saturday, 22 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Zeljko Bilecki

Zeljko Bilecki in goal during the game with the Detroit Express in 1979 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

Wowdies Lori Martin and Shari Phelps share something funny in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Chandler, Rodney Marsh and Wes McLeod

Peter Chandler, Rodney Marsh and Wes McLeod pose during a photoshoot for 'The Cypress Club' advertisement campaign in 1978.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Steve Wicks 1983-84 FKS Publishers Card

Steve Wicks' 1983-84 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at QPR.

Rowdies Press Photos - Kevin Eagan

Kevin Eagan has his shot blocked by the Dallas Tornado 'keeper during the 1978 indoor season, with Boris Bandov in the background.

Rowdies Press Photos - Al Miller

Head Coach Al Miller is flanked by Rowdies' Executive Presidents Ted Moore and Francisco Marcos in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Connell

Mike Connell jumps with Toronto Blizzard and former Rowdie Neill Roberts in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gordon Jago

Coach Gordon Jago shows how to control the ball in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser

Goalkeeper Arnie Mausser thanks the fans for their support in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Washington Olivera

Washington Olivera 1980.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gregg Thompson

Gregg Thompson 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Kadi Waller.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Ticket Stub


A ticket from the game played at Tampa Stadium against the Toronto Blizzard in 1979.

Friday, 21 May 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Pedro DeBrito

Pedro DeBrito has the 'mickey' taken by Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Edi Kirschner during a corner kick, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck celebrates his first NASL goal against the New England Tea Men in 1980, with Steve Wegerle and Neill Roberts.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mirandinha

Mirandinha causes Manchester United's goalkeeper Paddy Roache to drop the ball, during the Exhibition Game in 1978.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Rodney Marsh Autobiography


"Priceless" - The autobiography of Rodney Marsh, the former midfielder.
Packed with anecdotes and stories from his successful spell in the States 
with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, this autobiography of football maverick Rodney Marsh 
charts his tough and violent upbringing in the East End of London and the emergence of his 
football career at fashionable Fulham, playing alongside the legendary Johnny Hayes. 
After a spell at QPR he moved to Manchester City where he became a cult hero among the fans who loved his outrageous skills. 
It was also the period in which he first grew close to George Best. He is now well known for his appearances as a regular television sports pundit.
Published in 2001.

Rowdies Press Photos - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts in action against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers' Elias Figueroa at Tampa Stadium in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

The Wowdies' Pam Seals and Sharon Martinez discuss finer points of the upcoming halftime routine in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tom Boric

Goalkeeper Tom Boric teaches two young hopefuls during a Camp Kickinthagrass session in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Manny Andruszewski

Manny Andruszewski battles with New York Cosmos' Jeff Durgan during the 1980 season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun celebrates after scoring during the 1984 season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Manny Andruszewski 1980 FKS Publishers Card

Manny Andruszewski's 1980 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Southampton.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani scoring another one of his five against the California Surf, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Signed Cards - 1979 Rowdies Jan Van Der Veen

Today, I received a signed card from Jan Van Der Veen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

Luis Fernando, at Tampa Stadium in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1976 Wowdies

Wowdies' Jeanne Kuehner.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Gorman and Mike Connell

John Gorman and Mike Connell share the MVP and Most Popular honours in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Farrukh Quraishi

Farrukh Quraishi signs for a fan at Tampa Stadium in 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump and Paul Hammond


Stewart Jump and Paul Hammond in action against the Cosmos in 1977, at Tampa Stadium.
Thanks to Mike Connell for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Scullion

Stewart Scullion 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Roy Wegerle

Roy Wegerle, Tampa Stadium 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Anderson

Assistant General Manager Peter Anderson is flanked by field marshalls - Ken Schields, Team Business Director and Mr. Everything Frank Diego in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Oscar Fabbiani

Oscar Fabbiani stretches to score from a Steve Wegerle assist against the California Surf, during the 6-2 win in 1979. Oscar scored five goals that day with Rodney Marsh getting the other.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Horne

Rowdies' trainer Steve Horne gives pre-game directions to his staff of runners in 1984.