Great piece Matthew, Dave Bassett was unbelievable, the Paul Rogers signing and mention of the Bobby Davison/Whitehouse goals. think Chis Woods had a nightmare, Brilliant memories.
Interesting article – and thanks for the links to the EFL Newsletter and Rich Laverty’s Chronicles; they look like more interesting reading.
Obviously like any other line of work, football has changed immeasurably over the last 30 years (phone like a brick and Filofax *grin*!) but this really does highlight the dichotomy between the attitudes of ‘then’ and ‘now’. And how refreshing that a player came not for the money, but just to play football! (Before my time supporting I'm afraid, but it would have been great to see Paul Rogers in action).
“It was when Geoff Thomas and Carlton Palmer were two of the finest midfielders in England, and when Sheffield Wednesday were the third-best team in the land. Enough said.”
I only have memories of Paul Rogers in midfield, facing the United goal, hoofing the ball over his head and up the pitch. This seemed to be his signature move!
Great piece Matthew, Dave Bassett was unbelievable, the Paul Rogers signing and mention of the Bobby Davison/Whitehouse goals. think Chis Woods had a nightmare, Brilliant memories.
Thanks, Matthew
Interesting article – and thanks for the links to the EFL Newsletter and Rich Laverty’s Chronicles; they look like more interesting reading.
Obviously like any other line of work, football has changed immeasurably over the last 30 years (phone like a brick and Filofax *grin*!) but this really does highlight the dichotomy between the attitudes of ‘then’ and ‘now’. And how refreshing that a player came not for the money, but just to play football! (Before my time supporting I'm afraid, but it would have been great to see Paul Rogers in action).
“It was when Geoff Thomas and Carlton Palmer were two of the finest midfielders in England, and when Sheffield Wednesday were the third-best team in the land. Enough said.”
‘nuff said indeed!
Sue.
I only have memories of Paul Rogers in midfield, facing the United goal, hoofing the ball over his head and up the pitch. This seemed to be his signature move!