
Pason Pount indulges one of his fans. Alamy
The age of social media banter between rival fans has created its own distinct dialect, where “finished players” and winning the transfer window reign supreme
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Pason Pount indulges one of his fans. Alamy
The age of social media banter between rival fans has created its own distinct dialect, where “finished players” and winning the transfer window reign supreme
Uwe Seeler captains West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final. Offside
The countless goals scored for both Hamburg and Germany by “Our Uwe”, who died in July, were matched by off-field charm as he became a national institution
Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings holds aloft the champagne presented to him to celebrate 1,000 appearances. Alamy
After a trophy-laden spell at White Hart Lane ended in shock relegation the supposedly declining Northern Ireland No 1 found a new lease of life at Highbury
Joy erupts around Wembley as supporters, players and support staff enjoy England’s victory over Germany. Getty Images
For 160 years women have been denied the opportunities afforded to men, but now the fightback is on