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AKA Gary Cook. The home of daily football nostalgia. Author of The Retro Football Collection.
The launch date is approaching!

Very excited about my new book, which will be released this month.

From teams to good to go down to Escape to Victory via football management computer games and Jossy's Giants.

Get ready for some serious nostalgia!

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October 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Now here's a game that I've never played before.

Spain & Real Madrid star Emilio "the vulture" Butragueño had his own "Futbol" game n 1988.

It was made by Ocean and for Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC.

Anyone out there ever played it?

#retrogaming #80s

March 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
April 1993.

Shoot previewed the Coca Cola Cup final between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday.

Wright vs. Bright

But what was Ian's amazing confession? And what was the truth about Warhurst?

#AFC #SWFC
March 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Adidas produced some incredible kits for the 1984/85 season.

What a collection!

Each one of these is a classic for me. The West Ham one that they did for the season after was even better.

#ITFC #QPR #MUFC #NFFC #WHUFC

#80s #Adidas
March 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Today Brian Clough would have been 90 years old.

For all his classic quotes and moments, I'll never forget the great computer game he put his name to back in the 80s.

If you ever played it, you'll know what I mean.

What are your favourite Cloughie moments?
March 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Ally McCoist takes centre stage in this Umbro ad for Scotland's different kits and training wear.

At the time I really liked the away one but not the home one.

What's your favourite Scotland shirt from the past?

#Scotland
March 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Back in November 1991 Norwich City enjoyed a cracking away day at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea had no answer, as the visitors won 3-0.

Voiceover by Elton Welsby.

#NCFC #90s
March 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
An arcade classic!

Who remembers playing this? And what was it called?

There was also an unofficial club version.

I'll let you in on a secret. I never completed this at all!

#retrogaming
March 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Remember when Kevin Keegan was the most famous player in England?

Advertisers loved him, he was everywhere!
February 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
80s football nostalgia to brighten your day.

Ricky Hill/The Dell/Two classic kits/The away end/Brian Moore

@lutontown.co.uk were on the road to Wembley again in 1989.

#LTFC
February 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Last Thursday Elton Welsby was back on ITV.

Granada Reports did this excellent tribute to Elton with classic clips galore.

Mike Hall visited Elton at home as they reminisced.

Click here for the full video ⬇️

eltonwelsby.com#granada-repo...
February 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
If you know what this is from then like me, you've "lost" many hours over the years!
January 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Love this photo of Denis Law with John Helm at the World Cup.
January 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
QUICK PLUG!

For over a year I worked with Elton Welsby on his autobiography Game For A Laugh.

We're both delighted with the reviews and positive feedback for the book so far.

Huge thanks to everyone who bought one.

Get your copy at eltonwelsby.com

Please share!
January 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Who remembers this VHS?

Caused a bit of a stir at the time.
January 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Kit Of The Day

This Adidas beauty for Dundee United.

What memories does this shirt bring?

What did VG do?

#80s #DUFC #Adidas
January 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Any love for Striker?

I paid a stupid price to get it in 1993 for the SNES and played it for hours and hours.

Did you play it?

#SNES
December 23, 2024 at 3:02 PM
And having this player in my squad.

I wonder what the away fans chant at him.
#CM9798
December 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Random Championship Manager 97/98 stuff from my game earlier.

Playing against a Christmas themed club.
December 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Time is running out if you want to order Game For A Laugh by Elton Welsby for Christmas.

It's available at www.eltonwelsby.com

After Andy Gray's endorsement, here's Jason McAteer.
December 21, 2024 at 1:28 PM
The Hitmen and Her?

Popular childhood crush Michaela Strachan looks delighted to be sandwiched between Vinnie Jones and John Fashanu for this pantomime style Shoot cover from December 1991.
December 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Anyone else have this for Christmas back in 1987?

I have no idea where my copy went.

Or what Peter Shilton's secrets were.

#80s #Shoot
December 18, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Goal of the day comes from Paul Gascoigne.

Back in 1989 @tottenhamhotspur.com were leading Charlton 2-1 at Selhurst Park when Gazza got the ball.

He made the rest look easy.

Get him in the England squad!

#THFC #80s
December 17, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Steve Hodge with the goal of the day.

A belter for Nottingham Forest away at Derby in March 1989.

Forest won 2-0.

Chaos in the away end!

#NFFC #80s
December 16, 2024 at 12:23 PM
José Luis Chilavert, the sweeper keeper with an eye for goal also had some temper on him.

Paraguay's no.1

#90s
December 15, 2024 at 10:33 AM