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Today's football rivalry is from Germanies BundesligaBorussia Dortmund v FC Schalke 04 The Revierderby between Borussia ...
18/06/2026

Today's football rivalry is from Germanies Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund v FC Schalke 04

The Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 is officially returning to the Bundesliga for the upcoming 2026–27 season. After Schalke spent three seasons away in the lower tier, they won the 2. Bundesliga title to earn promotion back to Germany's top flight.The next official season is set to kick off on August 28, 2026. Fans are already eagerly anticipating the renewal of what many call "the mother of all derbies".Derby History and Facts The matchup is one of the most intense and passionate rivalries in European football. The two clubs sit just about 20 miles apart in Germany's Ruhr region.The Background: Both teams grew out of a fierce working-class culture centered around coal and steel mining.Head-to-Head: Schalke holds the historical upper hand with 60 wins compared to Dortmund's 52 wins across 160 competitive games.Most Recent Match: The last time they played in the top flight was March 11, 2023, which ended in a 2-2 draw.Iconic Derby Moments This rivalry has created incredible drama over the decades. Two of the most famous modern games include:The 4-4 Comeback (2017): Dortmund went up 4-0 in just 25 minutes. In the second half, Schalke pulled off the biggest comeback in derby history, tying the game with a 94 th -minute header.The Ghost Derby (2020): When football returned during the pandemic, Dortmund beat Schalke 4-0 in an eerie, completely empty stadium.

Wednesday = clubs that have played more than 1 stadium Today St. Johnstone Football Club St Johnstone FC has occupied th...
17/06/2026

Wednesday = clubs that have played more than 1 stadium
Today St. Johnstone Football Club

St Johnstone FC has occupied three home grounds since its foundation in 1884, moving from their original Recreation Grounds to the historic Muirton Park in 1924, and ultimately to their current purpose-built home, McDiarmid Park, in 1989.1. Recreation Grounds (1885–1924)Location: Craigie Haugh (near the South Inch public park).History: Leased from a local cricket club, it officially opened on August 15, 1885. The ground frequently flooded due to its proximity to the River Tay, prompting the club to seek a new location in the 1920s.2. Muirton Park (1924–1989)Location: Dunkeld Road, northern Perth.History: Officially opened on Christmas Day 1924 against Queen's Park. It served as the Saints' home for 65 years.Memorable Moments: The stadium’s record attendance of 29,972 was set against Dundee in the 1950s. It also notably hosted a famous 3-0 victory over German side Hamburg in the 1971–72 UEFA Cup.Closure: By the 1980s, the ground had fallen into disrepair and the club faced financial difficulties. Salvation arrived when the ASDA supermarket chain offered to purchase the Muirton Park site and fund a brand-new stadium elsewhere in the city.3. McDiarmid Park (1989–Present)Location: Newton of Huntingtower, western edge of Perth.History: Opened in August 1989 with a 2-1 victory over Clydebank. Local farmer Bruce McDiarmid generously donated 16 acres of land for the site (worth approximately £400,000 at the time), and the stadium was named in his honor.Design Significance: It was widely considered a revolutionary build, acting as Britain’s first purpose-built all-seater stadium, even predating the structural recommendations of the official Taylor Report.Facilities: The multi-purpose stadium includes four covered stands, an all-weather synthetic training pitch, and a capacity of 10,700. In addition to football, it has occasionally hosted rugby matches and large-scale summer music concerts.

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Andrew Walker, Matthew Hyde, Ashleigh Flecknell, Freddie ...
17/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Andrew Walker, Matthew Hyde, Ashleigh Flecknell, Freddie Andy Stevens, Tel Coulton, Philip O'Driscoll, Renaldas Turla, Geoff Henman, Chris Rush, Dean Brown, David F. Bonner, Paul Stillwell

Today's British born players legends day is Rio Ferdinand Rio Ferdinand is a legendary English former centre-back widely...
16/06/2026

Today's British born players legends day is Rio Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand is a legendary English former centre-back widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of his generation. Over a 20-year professional career, he won six Premier League titles, three League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League. He also earned 81 international caps for England.Club Career West Ham United (1995–2000): Developed through the club’s youth academy, making his Premier League debut in 1996. He established himself as one of England’s most promising young talents, winning the Hammer of the Year award in 1998.Leeds United (2000–2002): Joined for a British transfer record of £18 million. He quickly became a pivotal figure, helping the team reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2001.Manchester United (2002–2014): Transferred for a then-world record fee of roughly £30 million for a defender, marking the most decorated era of his career. Over 12 seasons, he made 312 league appearances and formed a formidable defensive partnership with Nemanja Vidic. He was named to the PFA Team of the Year six times.Queens Park Rangers (2014–2015): Signed with QPR for a final season in the Premier League before retiring from professional play in 2015.International Career (1997–2011)Represented England across various youth levels before making his senior debut in 1997.Selected to three FIFA World Cup squads (2002, 2006, and 2010).

Monday = football foreign import legends day Today Kevin De Bruyne Kevin De Bruyne is a generational Belgian playmaker c...
15/06/2026

Monday = football foreign import legends day
Today Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne is a generational Belgian playmaker celebrated for his elite passing, vision, and striking ability. After a legendary 10-year spell at Manchester City where he won the Champions League and six Premier League titles, he signed with Italian Serie A side Napoli.Career Timeline & Clubs Genk (2008–2012): Broke through the youth ranks at KRC Genk, establishing himself as a regular in the squad that won the 2010–11 Belgian Pro League.Chelsea (2012–2014): Signed by Chelsea but found first-team minutes scarce. He had a successful loan spell at Werder Bremen before making a permanent move to Germany.VfL Wolfsburg (2014–2015): Exploded onto the scene in the Bundesliga, notching record assists and winning the 2014–15 DFB-Pokal and German Footballer of the Year.Manchester City (2015–2025): Transferred for a then-club record £54 million. Across 422 appearances, he became one of the greatest players in the club's history, leading the Premier League in assists and serving as a key engine for their continental treble in 2022–23.Napoli (2025–Present): Left City at the end of his contract and joined Serie A side Napoli on a free transfer.

14/06/2026

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Today a bit about Brian Clough's managerial CarrerBrian Clough is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in foo...
12/06/2026

Today a bit about Brian Clough's managerial Carrer

Brian Clough is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in football history, celebrated for transforming two unfashionable provincial clubs—Derby County and Nottingham Forest—into English champions. Alongside his outspoken charisma, his career was defined by back-to-back European Cup triumphs with Forest.A prolific goalscorer whose playing career was cut short by injury, Clough transitioned into management at just 30 years old. His defining managerial stints include: Derby County (1967–1973)The Rise: Took over a struggling Second Division side and guided them to the First Division title in 1971-72.European Stage: Reached the European Cup semi-finals in 1973 before a bitter dispute with the chairman forced his resignation.⚪ Brighton & Hove Albion (1973–1974)Managed the third-tier side for a brief single season before departing. Leeds United (1974)His most infamous tenure lasted just 44 days. Clough was brought in to replace Don Revie but alienated the senior players and was promptly sacked. Nottingham Forest (1975–1993)Domestic Glory: Took over in January 1975 and led the club from the second tier to the First Division Championship in 1978.European Dominance: Won consecutive European Cups (1979 and 1980) alongside four League Cups.Retirement: Remained in charge for 18 years, retiring in 1993 after the club was relegated.

11/06/2026

It looks like this world cup will have the highest amount of red cards

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