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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jan 25

The Super Eagles 'Ecstasy & Agony' - Nigeria's golden generation in the 1990s

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The Super Eagles ‘Ecstasy & Agony’ – Nigeria’s Golden Generation

By Michael Hamlen If Cameroon changed the face of African football and caught the attention of the world at Italia 90. It was Nigeria that took African football forward in the 1990s and threatened …

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · 2d

It's 25 years ago today that the curtain came down at the old Wembley

Dietmar Hamann scored the last goal at the famous old stadium as England lost 1-0 to Germany

Kevin Keegan resigned in the toilets straight afterwards

80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Sep 8

Remembering Gary Speed, who would have been 56 today

Fantastic player

Sorely missed 🙏

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Aug 25

#OnThisDay in 1990

Neville Southall famously sat against the post at half time to "clear his head" after Everton were trailing 2-0 to newly promoted Leeds United

Everton eventually lost 3-2 & Southall was fined a week's wages

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Aug 24

Remembering Robert Enke on what would have been his 48th birthday

German goalkeeper who played for Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Barcelona, Fenerbahce, Tenerife, Hannover 96 & Germany

Enke suffered with depression and committed suicide aged just 32 🙏

80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Aug 17

#OnThisDay in 1995

Marco van Basten waved farewell at the San Siro as he retired from football after a long battle with injury

Such a sad end to one of the greatest strikers ever to grace the beautiful game

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Goal Twins - Gianluca Vialli & Roberto Mancini, Sampdoria 🔥🔥

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Aug 11

Nigel Martyn 59 today

The first British £1m goalkeeper

Played for Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton & won 23 caps for England

Fantastic goalkeeper

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Aug 11

Gunnar Halle 60 today

Excellent right back, who played for Lillestrøm, Oldham Athletic, Leeds United, Bradford City, Wolves & won 64 caps for Norway

Brilliant player

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Aug 3

Ipswich Town legend John Wark 68 today

Goal scoring midfielder turned defender who also played for Liverpool, Middlesbrough & won 29 caps for Scotland

Made an appearance in Escape to Victory & one of the original players in the Sky Sports launch advert in 1992

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Fussball Geekz @fussballgeekz.bsky.social · Jul 31

Not sure how #Waterstones, #BirminghamUK managed it; #WorstGameEver isn't released until August 11, 2025, but it's already on the shelf alongside my #PitchPublishing pals, Alex Ireland, Peter Prickett & Pete Thornton titles.

Get in!

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 31

Remembering Sir Bobby Robson, who sadly passed away 16 years ago today

A legend of the game & an absolute gentleman

Sorely missed, but never forgotten 🙏

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 30

Dejan Savicevic & Zvonimir Boban, 1994 Champions League

80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 29

Zico & Ray Wilkins 1984-1985

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 28

Robert Prosinečki, Stefan Effenberg & Miodrag Belodedici, 1991

80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 26

#OnThisDay in 1996

Jordi Cruyff moved to Manchester United from Barcelona for £1.4m

Gary McAllister moved to Coventry City from Leeds United for £3m

Nigel Martyn moved to Leeds United from Crystal Palace for £2.25m

Great times

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 24

Two years ago today, we sadly lost Trevor Francis

Never forgotten 🙏

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 23

#OnThisDay in 1999

Michael Bridges signed for Leeds United from Sunderland for £5m

Superb player that never hit the heights his talent deserved due to a serious ankle injury a year later #LUFC

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 20

Thomas N'Kono 69 today

Played for Cameroon at #Spain82, #Italia90 & went to #USA94 but did not play

Inspired Gianluigi Buffon to become a goalkeeper after his performances at #Italia90

80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 19

The summer of 1992, when Serie A was the epicentre of football, saw AC Milan & Juventus break the world transfer record three times in a matter of weeks

Jean Pierre Papin £10m to AC Milan
Gianluca Vialli £12m to Juventus
Gianluigi Lentini £13m to AC Milan

Great days

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 18

Cannot recommend this book enough

Absolutely fascinating

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 17

As it's 31 years ago today that #USA94 finished #TeamThursday is dedicated to that Brazil side

Not a vintage Brazil side, but fired to World Cup glory by Romario & Bebeto & captained by Dunga

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 17

#OnThisDay in 1992

The late Trevor Francis signed Chris Waddle for Sheffield Wednesday from Marseille for £1m #SWFC

What a bargain that was

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 16

Vicente 44 today

Valencia legend & had a 2 year spell at Brighton in the Championship

38 appearances & 3 goals for Spain. Sadly, his career was blighted by injury

Magical player

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 15

Remembering Laurie Cunningham, who tragically died aged just 33 in a car crash 36 years ago today

A fantastic player & a pioneer in the modern game 🙏

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80s90sFootball @80s90sfootball.bsky.social · Jul 14

#OnThisDay in 1987

Peter Beardsley signed for Liverpool from Newcastle United for £1.9m

Beardsley would go on to make 175 appearances & score 59 goals for the club before leaving in 1991

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