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Bill Shankly's Carlisle (Published in Macclesfield Town's Official Matchday Programme)

Bill Shankly will forever be synonymous being the legendary manager of Liverpool. However, he was at one point a novice wanting to learn his

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 20, 20183 min read

IF YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF - THE OLDEST STAND IN ENGLAND (Published in Issue 27 of STAND)

Great Yarmouth Town are not the biggest name in football. The Eastern Counties League Premier Division side have never reached any great foo

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 10, 20183 min read

Mersey Paradise: Everybody Needs Good Neighbours (Published in The Official Liverpool FC Magazine)

There have only ever been four official matches between the two. After a few friendlies — either testimonials or in what was called the &#39

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 9, 20186 min read

Legendary Tales: Frank Penn (Published in Fulham's Official Matchday Programme)

FULHAM HAVE had many stalwarts who have spent huge parts of their footballing career, and indeed their lives, at Craven Cottage. One such ex

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 7, 20182 min read

Steve Finnan (Published in Macclesfield Town's Official Matchday Programme)

Steve Finnan is the holder of a remarkable statistic - he is the only player to have played in the World Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cu

Peter Kenny Jones

Oct 6, 20183 min read

Forest Green Rovers: The World's Greenest Football Club (Published in Macclesfield Town's Programme)

When the name Forest Green Rovers pops up in football, any neutral fan's first thought is perhaps derisory toward the club. Mocking thei

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 29, 20183 min read

What's The Score? Seven-Four! (Published in the Official Liverpool FC Matchday Programme)

When Liverpool hosted Chelsea just after the Second World War there were goals galore and two memorable debuts..

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 27, 20183 min read

The Players Who Broke Our Heart - Part Two: Ian Rush (Published in Issue Red All Over The Land)

It was once the case that when Liverpool signed a player, they would spend their best years at club and would only move away to retire or be

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 18, 20185 min read

Allan Hall (Published in Macclesfield Town's Official Matchday Programme)

Allan Hall holds the record for the most goals scored in a single season for The Imps after he racked up an impressive tally of forty-five g

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 15, 20183 min read

Phil Neal (Published in Port Vale's Official Matchday Magazine)

There is no other British player who has experienced more European success than former Cobbler, Phil Neal.

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 15, 20184 min read

Back in Time: Richard Cadette (Published in Southend United's Official Matchday Programme)

Richard Cadette only spent two seasons at Roots Hall but built a strong bond with the Blues fans. Cadette became a crowd favourite with his

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 8, 20183 min read

EDWARD ‘TED’ SAGAR (My piece for Grand Old Team)

Ted Sagar spent 24 years at Everton, played 497 games, won three major trophies and was the first man to wear a number one shirt in England.

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 4, 20183 min read

Craig Reid (Published in Port Vale's Official Matchday Magazine)

Inducted to the Newport County Hall of Fame in 2012, Craig Reid is one of twenty-three men to have the honour of being part of the illustrio

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 1, 20184 min read

Back In Time: Bill Garner (Published in Southend United's Official Matchday Programme)

Big, bustling Bill Garner was a dangerous striker during his time at Roots Hall. He was the first £100,000 player to be sold from the Blues

Peter Kenny Jones

Sep 1, 20182 min read

Kevin Bird: A Mansfield Legend (Published in the Official Matchday Programme of Macclesfield Town)

Kevin has an executive suite at Field Mill named after him and is sadly suffering from dementia in Mansfield today - aged 65. A loyal and ta

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 25, 20183 min read

Cheltenham War Heroes Remembered (Published in the Official Matchday Programme Macclesfield Town)

The First World War eradicated almost a whole generation and this evening, we pay tribute to members of a successful Cheltenham Town side -

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 21, 20183 min read

Roy Jennings (Published in Port Vale's Official Matchday Magazine)

Roy Jennings arrived at Crawley Town from Brighton and Hove Albion in 1964 and went on to etch his name into the annals of the Reds long his

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 18, 20183 min read

Back in Time: Ricky Otto (Published in Southend United's Official Matchday Programme)

Born in London in 1967, Otto’s footballing career began with amateur side Haringey Borough. However, it was his spells in prison that caught

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 18, 20182 min read

Stoke City And The Watney Cup (My piece for World Football Index)

All Stoke fans would certainly consider their greatest cup win as the 1971-72 League Cup victory. However, that is not the only domestic tro

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 16, 20186 min read

The Imps Single Season Record Goalscorer - Allan Hall (Published in Port Vale's Programme)

He may not be a player that is synonymous with Lincoln City, nor has he been well remembered within football. Nevertheless, Allan Hall holds

Peter Kenny Jones

Aug 14, 20184 min read

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