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Next Up - Blackburn Rovers & Swansea City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Programme)

Much is made of the 'SAS' strike force and the finances that helped them to glory, but one man whose role is often overlooked is Ken

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 26, 20192 min read

Next Up - Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)

Bielsa's reputation in South America, namely Newell's Old Boys in Argentina, is of the highest reverence. So much so, the club named

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 22, 20192 min read

Next Up - Cardiff City & Stoke City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)

There is perhaps no modern-day action more synonymous with Cardiff than the club's change from blue shirts to red back in 2012.

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 5, 20192 min read

Next Up - Middlesbrough & Hull City (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)

Ultimately, his consistently outstanding form and leadership qualities led to Liverpool making a then record-breaking bid of £350,000 to sec

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 24, 20192 min read

Next Up - Everton & Middlesbrough (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programme)

On the cup front. the Toffees are sharing their city with the European champions and Evertonians will be keen to have their own silverware t

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 21, 20192 min read

Next Up - Huddersfield & Fulham (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Programmae)

A summer of change gathered less attention than the media campaign of Paddy Power who vowed to 'unsponsor' the club to help with the

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 31, 20192 min read

Next Up - QPR & Preston (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Matchday Programme)

The Lilywhites achieved a feat that has never been repeated as they went a full season unbeaten in both the league and FA Cup.

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 20, 20192 min read

Next Up - Bury & Millwall (Published in Sheffield Wednesday's Official Matchday Programme)

Football is often too partisan, rivalry and the necessity for results overpower the desire or need for compassion. However, I think it is sa

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 10, 20192 min read

The One Show (Published in the Official Liverpool FC Monthly Magazine)

People come and go at Anfield, new signings and departures are a key part of football. But there’s a small list of players, managers, coache

Peter Kenny Jones

Apr 9, 20197 min read

The Battle of Santiago 1962: The dirtiest game in World Cup history and English Referee Ken Aston

This poisonous atmosphere was best depicted in the first-round match as the hosts defeated Italy 2-0. The game later became known as the ‘Ba

Peter Kenny Jones

Mar 24, 201911 min read

Stags Legend: Kevin Bird (Published in Port Vale's Official Matchday Magazine)

WITHIN EVERY CLUB THERE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF BONA FIDE CLUB LEGENDS, FOR MANSFIELD TOWN FANS KEVIN BIRD IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THEM.

Peter Kenny Jones

Mar 9, 20193 min read

Interview with TRT World previewing the Manchester Utd vs. Liverpool match

My Interview Previewing the Man Utd. vs. Liverpool game on 24/02/2019

Peter Kenny Jones

Feb 21, 20191 min read

Geoff Street and the 1974 FA Trophy Victory (Published in Port Vale's Official Matchday Magazine)

THE 27TH OF APRIL 1974 S A DAY SYNONYMOUS WITH MORECAMBE, AS THE SHRIMPS RAN OUT 2-1 VICTORS OVER DARTFORD AT WEMBLEY.

Peter Kenny Jones

Feb 16, 20193 min read

Emile Heskey - 2000-04: The Red Fox (Published in the Official Liverpool FC Matchday Programme)

Over 100 Premier League goals scored, 39 of them for Liverpool and 40 for Leicester City. Six major honours won with the Reds, two previousl

Peter Kenny Jones

Jan 30, 20197 min read

Alan Buckley (Published in Port Vale's Official Matchday Magazine)

AS A PLAYER, ALAN BUCKLEY MOVED AROUND THE LOWER LEAGUES PLYING HIS TRADE AS A FORWARD. NOTABLY, HE REPRESENTED WALSALL OVER 400 TIMES, SCOR

Peter Kenny Jones

Dec 27, 20184 min read

Cheltenham Town's War Heroes (Published in Port Vale's Official Matchday Magazine)

The 1913-14 season was a successful one for the club that was less than thirty-years-old. The Robins had won both the North Gloucestershire

Peter Kenny Jones

Dec 15, 20183 min read

My Family Secrets Revealed - Channel 4 - Episode 10 - TV Appearance

In 2018, I featured on Channel 4 on the TV programme My Family Secrets Revealed.

Peter Kenny Jones

Dec 14, 20181 min read

Elisha Scott - 1915-34: Derby Days (Published in the Official Liverpool FC Matchday Programme)

As Elisha Scott entered the home dressing- room at Anfield before one of his 20 derby days between 1915 and 1934, the story goes that he was

Peter Kenny Jones

Dec 2, 20186 min read

Liverpool Echo Front Page - Red Route to Freedom

In December 2018, I was on a coach that made headline news following the discovery of two asylum seekers stowed under the coach.

Peter Kenny Jones

Nov 30, 20187 min read

Phil Neal (Published in Macclesfield Town's Official Matchday Programme)

There is no other British player who has experienced more European success than former Cobbler Phil Neal. Only Bobby Lennox, Paul Scholes, K

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 23, 20183 min read

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