| 1999 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Alan Ross
02/11/1999
Aged 57 |
Luton Town (0), Carlisle United (466).
Part of the Carlisle United team which won promotion to the First Division
in 1974.
The 1970/71 FKS album notes: "Scottish born goalkeeper once on Luton Town's
books but since joining Carlisle United in June 1963 has developed into the
fringe of international honours. Has played in well over 200 matches for the
club. Height 5ft 10¾in. Wt. 10.7½." |
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Dave Bickles
01/11/1999
Aged 55 |
West Ham United (25), Colchester United
(67). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Johnny (Budgie) Byrne
27/10/1999
Aged 60 |
Crystal Palace (256), West Ham United
(156), Fulham (18). Included in Alf Ramsey’s original 26 man squad for the
1966 World Cup finals but was omitted from the final 22 chosen to contest
the final. Moved to South Africa in 1969 and remained there for the rest of
his life.
The 1966/67 A&BC card notes: "West Ham centre forward. A highly gifted
player who can fill any of the forward positions. Johnny has been capped
eleven times for England, but was passed over for the 1966 World Cup.
Recalled for the English League v. the Irish League in September 1966 he
gave an impressive performance, cracking home four of England's goals in
their record 12-0 win. He gained a Cup-winner's medal with West Ham in 1964,
and a European Cup-winner's medal in 1965. Height 5' 8½". Weight 11st.
7lb.". |
 |
Andy McGowan
05/05/1999
Aged 42 |
Northampton Town (105). Part of the
Northampton team which won promotion from Division Four in 1975/76. Died
after failing to recover from anaesthetic whilst undergoing a knee operation |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Gordon Hodgson
??/04/1999
Aged 46 |
Newcastle United (9), Mansfield Town
(184), Oxford
United (67), Peterborough United (44).
The 1978/79 Sun Soccercard states: "Gordon's League appearances were limited
with his first club Newcastle United. After only a handful of games he moved
to Mansfield Town in June, 1974 for a substantial fee. Since signing he can
hardly complain of not playing! Gordon is so consistent in his stylish play
from midfield that he has not missed a League game in the past three
seasons". |
 |
Dennis Viollet
06/03/1999
Aged 65 |
Manchester United (258), Stoke City (182).
Played in 1955/56 and 1956/57 United teams which won the First Division
title. Died at home in the U.S. from a brain tumour following a long
illness.
The 1966/67 A&BC card notes: "Stoke City centre forward. A free scoring
centre forward with two English caps. Denis switched to right half at the
start of the 1966-67 season. Began his career with Manchester United before
being transferred to Stoke where he played a vital part in their successful
promotion campaign of 1962-63. Height 5' 8". Weight 11st.". |
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Arthur Mann
03/02/1999
Aged 51 |
Hearts, Manchester City (35), Blackpool
(3), Notts
County (253), Shrewsbury Town (8), Mansfield Town (79). Killed when
a forklift truck overturned onto him.
The FKS 1970/71 album notes: "Was a 65,000 full-back capture from Hearts' in
November 1968 but after his debut v West Ham made only a few appearances
before being recalled in February 1970, when he enjoyed another run in the
Maine Road side. HT. 5ft. 9in. Wt. 10.10.". |
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Brian Turner
01/12/1999
Aged 62 |
Bury (454), Oldham
Athletic (11). Team captain throughout much of the 1960's. Ever present in
Bury's 1960/61 Division Three Championship team and also in the 1967/8
promotion side. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Allen Bradbury
??/??/1999 |
Barnsley (69), Hartlepool United (7). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
John (Jack) Burkitt
??/??/1999 |
Coventry City (5), Bradford City (9). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Joe Hayes
??/??/1999 |
Manchester City (331), Barnsley (25). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Walter Joyce
??/??/1999
Aged 62 |
Burnley (70), Blackburn Rovers (120), Oldham
Athletic (71). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| 1998 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
John McGrath
25/12/1998
Aged 60 |
Bolton Wanderers (0), Bury (148), Newcastle United
(170), Southampton (168),
Brighton and Hove Albion (3).
The FKS 1968/69 album notes: "Spent six years with Bury where he developed
into a rock-like pivot. Once on Bolton's books as an amateur he linked up
with Newcastle United in February 1961. Came to the Dell seven years later.
Manchester born Under-23 international.". |
 |
Brian Lewis
14/12/1998
Aged 55 |
Crystal Palace (32), Portsmouth (194), Coventry
City (35), Luton Town (50), Oxford United (14), Colchester United (46), Hastings.
The FKS 1968/69 album notes: "A Crystal Palace discovery he was transferred
to Portsmouth where he made his name as a valuable utility player appearing
in seven different positions. Coventry paid £20,000 for him in January 1967.
Professional since April 1960.". |
 |
John Osborne
07/11/1998
Aged 57 |
Chesterfield (110), West Bromwich Albion
(250), Wallsall (3).
The FKS 1968/69 album notes: "Clean handling, courageous goalkeeper secured
from Chesterfield in January 1967. Was an England schoolboy international at
the same time as Talbot. Was on Chesterfield's books as an amateur before
turning professional in September 1960.". |
 |
Dick Sheppard
18/10/1998
Aged 53 |
West Bromwich Albion (39), Bristol Rovers
(151), Torquay United (2).
The FK 1968/69 album notes: "Bristol-born player who made his name as a
local schoolboy representative. Favours the spectacular style of
goalkeepering. A Hawthorns apprentice in August 1960 and a full-timer in
February 1963. First League appearance in October 1965.". |
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Laurie Brown
30/09/1998
Aged 61 |
Bishop Auckland, Darlington (3), Northampton
Town (33), Arsenal (101), Tottenham Hotspur (62), Norwich City (81), Bradford Park Avenue
(36). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Hugh McGrogan
02/09/1998
Aged 41 |
Oxford United (126), Carlisle United (2).
Died in a car accident. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Ian Main
16/08/1998
Aged 38 |
Gloucester City, Exeter City (78). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Peter Springett
??/08/1998
Aged 51 |
Q.P.R. (137), Sheffield Wednesday (180), Barnsley
(191).
The FK 1968/69 album notes: "Younger brother of the club's former goalkeeper
for whom he was exchanged in May 1967 from Queen's Park Rangers. Has poise
and positional sense. League debut April 1963. Youth and Under-23 honours.". |
 |
Keith Newton
17/06/1998
Aged 56 |
Blackburn Rovers (306), Everton (49), Burnley
(209).
The FKS Mexico 70 album notes: "Has appeared for England in both full-back
positions during his 19 appearances in full colours for his country. Also
had four outings in the Under-23 range. Blackburn Rovers to Everton for
£90,000 in December 1969.". |
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Justin Fashanu
02/05/1998
Aged 37 |
Norwich City (90), Nottingham Forest (32),
Southampton (9), Notts County (64), Brighton and Hove Albion (16), Manchester City
(2), West
Ham United (2), Leyton Orient (5), Torquay United (41). Committed suicide.
The FKS Soccer Stars 80 sticker notes: "Centre-forward who signed
professional forms at 17 in December 1978 and finished the season as the
first choice in attack. Was a junior ABA boxing champion.". |
 |
Peter Sillett
13/03/1998
Aged 65
Cancer |
Southampton (59), Chelsea (260). Full-back who gained 3 full England caps. |
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John Hardman
??/03/1998
Aged 57 |
Rochdale (40). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Robbie James
18/02/1998
Aged 40 |
Swansea City (483), Stoke City (48),
Q.P.R. (87), Leicester City (23), Bradford City (89), Cardiff City (51).
Collapsed while playing football.
The FK Soccer 82 album notes: "Striker. Dangerous, goalscoring
centre-forward who has made over 300 appearances for Swansea. Another of
City's Welsh internationals. Born Swansea. Ht. 5' 10". Wt. 12. 1½.". |
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Bobby Nash
??/02/1998 |
Q.P.R. (17), Exeter City (1), Hastings United, Rye
Town, Three Bridges. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
David Bairstow
05/01/1998
Aged 46 |
Bradford City (17). Yorkshire and England
wicketkeeper. Hanged himself at his home, although the coroner recorded an
open verdict saying that he was not convinced Bairstow had meant to kill
himself. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Ian Moores
??/01/1998
Aged 43 |
Stoke City (50), Tottenham Hotspur (29),
Orient(117), Bolton Wanderers (26), Barnsley (3). Died from cancer.
The 1978/79 Sun Soccercard notes: "Striker costing Orient £65,000 when
signed from Tottenham in October, 1978. Ian made a great start with his new
club by scoring both Orient goals in a 2-0 win at Charlton on 6th October,
1978. Won England Under-23 caps with his first club Stoke City and was
transferred to Tottenham at the start of the 1976-77 season.". |
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Bobby Jones
??/??/1998 |
Southport (22), Chester (166), Blackburn
Rovers (49).
|
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
John Saunders
??/??/1998 |
Mansfield Town (89), Huddersfield Town
(121), Barnsley (149), Lincoln City (26), Doncaster Rovers (28). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Graham Shaw
??/??/1998 |
Sheffield United (439), Doncaster Rovers
(22).
The 1966/67 A&BC card notes: "Sheffield United left back. A vastly
experienced player. Graham only took part in two of Sheffield United's
league games last season, but is a valuable member of their first-team
squad. Capped five times for England, he has been with 'United' all his
life. Height 5' 8". Weight 11st. 8lbs.". |
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Phil Thomas
??/??/1998 |
Colchester United (108). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| 1997 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Billy Bremner
07/12/1997
Aged 54
|
Leeds United (587), Hull City (61),
Doncaster Rovers (5).
The 1976/77 FKS album notes: "Vastly experienced midfield player and captain
who has won schools, Under-23 and 54 full caps for Scotland as well as
completing more than 550 League appearances. Signed by the Club from
Gowanhill Juniors as a lad. Ht. 5ft. 5½in. Wt. 9.13.". |
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Ray Bridgett
02/10/1997
Aged 50
Cancer |
Nottingham Forest (4).
The FKS 1971/72 album notes: "Wallsall-born but locally-developed full-back
who was signed from school and turned professional in May 1964. Made his
first senior appearance against Leeds United in November 1967 but found
further opportunities more restricted. Ht. 5ft. 10½in. Wt. 11.8.".
Ray's son has kindly added "He was on loan at Nuneaton for a while then he
played for Oldbury, Rushall, and finished up at Blakenhall in Walsall where
he also managed till he hung up his boots in 1984 . Sadly he died of cancer
on 2/10/97, but left a lot of happy memories". |
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Ivor Allchurch
10/07/1997
Aged 67 |
Swansea Town (445), Newcastle United
(143), Cardiff City (103). Awarded M.B.E. in 1966. Played for Wales in the
World Cup in 1958 in Sweden.
The 1978/79 Sun Soccercard states: "Inside forward known as the 'Golden Boy'
of Welsh Football. Wales most capped player with 68. Signed for Swansea Town
in 1947 and won his Welsh cap in November, 1950 against England and then did
not miss a match for Wales in the next six years - a run of 27 matches.
Transferred to Newcastle in October, 1958. Returned to Wales when he signed
for Cardiff in August, 1961 and finished playing with Swansea in 1965.". |
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Ron Wigg
03/07/1997
Aged 48 |
Ipswich Town (37), Watford (97),
Rotherham United (65), Grimsby Town (63), Barnsley (18), Scunthorpe United
(50). Later became a football mentor in the United States.
The 1969/70 FKS album notes: "Had a handful of League outings during
Ipswich's last promotion season 1967-68 and revealed a scoring touch as
spearhead. Then made his First Division debut against Manchester City in
March 1969 and scored. Ex-Orient. Ht. 6ft. Wt. 11.5.". |
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Brian Alderson
23/04/1997
Aged 46 |
Coventry City (127), Leicester City (90).
The 1974/75 FKS album notes: "Scot from Dundee who developed with the local
junior side Lochee Harp. Became a professional with Coventry City in 1968
and first appeared as a winger. Has since been converted more to a central
striking position. A Scottish Under-23 cap. Ht. 5ft. 7in. Wt. 10.7.". |
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Doug Hillard
06/01/1997
Aged 61 |
Bristol Rovers (318). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Roy Sproson
??/01/1997
Aged 66 |
Port Vale (780). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bobby Blackwood
??/??/1997 |
Ipswich Town (62), Colchester United
(105). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
John Murray
??/??/1997 |
Lincoln City (4). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Jon O'Donnell
??/??/1997 |
Cambridge United (79), Colchester United
(1), Hartlepool (31), Scunthorpe United (60). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Mel Scott
??/??/1997 |
Chelsea (97), Brentford (157).
The 1966/67 A&BC card notes: "Brentford centre-half. A dominating
centre-half who turns in very consistent performances. Mel missed only four
of Brentford's league games last season. Formerly with Chelsea, he has
tightened the Brentford defence, but the club was still unable to escape
relegation last season. Height 6'. Weight 11st. 7lb.". |
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Graham Stanley
??/??/1997 |
Bolton Wanderers (141), Tranmere Rovers
(1). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| 1996 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
John Craven
14/12/1996
Aged 49 |
Blackpool (165), Crystal Palace (63), Coventry City
(89),
Plymouth Argyle (45).
The 1970/71 FKS sticker notes: "Is also something of a versatile player who
can be used either defensively or as a striker. Made his initial appearances
five seasons ago and now has over 100 League appearances. Turned
professional in January 1965. Ht. 5ft. 11in. Wt. 13.3.". |
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Philip McCarthy
??/12/1996
Aged 52 |
Skelmersdale, Oldham Athletic (3), Halifax
Town (180), Wigan Athletic. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bobby Keetch
29/06/1996
Aged 54 |
West Ham United (0), Fulham (106), Q.P.R.
(52).
The 1965 Barratt A13 series card notes: "A snappy dresser and art-lover off
the field - that's the golden-haired Keetch. But in soccer action he is a
tough centre-half and one of the most effective "stoppers" in the First
Division. His senior debut for Fulham, against Sheffield United in a League
Cup-tie, was not a great success and he had a long wait before eventually
displacing Bill Dodgin and becoming an automatic choice.". |
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Terry Lee
22/06/1996
Aged 43 |
Tottenham Hotspur (1), Torquay United
(106),
Newport County (1). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Roger Frude
14/06/1996
Aged 49 |
Bristol Rovers (41), Mansfield Town (15), Brentford
(2).
Adrian remembers: ‘Roger played for Bristol Rovers and was selected for the
England Youth squad in Nov 1964. He made his league debut before he was 18.
I think he played about 40 games and then went to Mansfield, 14 games plus 1
sub in 1967-68 and who only escaped relegation due to Peterborough's
financial troubles, he then went to Brentford for 1+1 game and sub before
moving to Falmouth.
When I was a schoolboy I spent 4 years at Bristol Rovers and he was an
apprentice. I used to wait for autographs after the game and then would walk
around to the other side of the ground to catch a number 83 bus home. Roger
also used to catch the same bus and lived in digs one stop after me. I used
to nod at him but was too shy to speak to him as he was older and playing
higher than me. Then one day he said to me, what’s your name, come and sit
with me and tell me how many goals you scored this week. I really used to
look forward to those bus rides every two weeks. He used to have his black
hair brylcreamed back like Elvis in his early days and wore winklepicker
shoes, he was very quietly spoken, he had a lovely touch on the pitch and
was very skilful. I had no idea he had died but saw from your files that he
passed away at 49 years of age, such a shame because I can remember his
kindness and interest, if only we could turn the clock back!’ |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Cliff Holton
04/06/1996
Aged 67 |
Arsenal (198), Watford (120), Northampton Town
(62),
Crystal Palace (101), Charlton Athletic (18), Orient (47). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Ian Mitchell
02/04/1996
Aged 49 |
Dundee United, Newcastle United (3), Falkirk, Brechin City. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Alan Sealey
??/02/1996
Aged 53 |
Orient (4), West Ham United (107), Plymouth Argyle
(4). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
David Buck
??/??/1996 |
Colchester United (1 sub). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
John Colquhoun
??/??/1996 |
Oldham Athletic (203), Scunthorpe United
(149). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Paul Crossley
??/??/1996 |
Rochdale (17), Preston North End (3),
Southport (10), Tranmere Rovers (203), Chester (99). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Alec Gordon
??/??/1996 |
Dundee United, Bradford Park Avenue (61),
St. Johnstone. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Peter Marshall
??/??/1996 |
Barrow (4). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Barry Taylor
??/??/1996 |
Oldham Athletic (40), Chesterfield (35). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Billy Wilkinson
??/??/1996 |
Hull City (223), Rotherham United (26),
Southport (10). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| 1995 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Harry Cripps
29/12/1995
Aged 54 |
West Ham United
(0), Millwall (400), Charlton
Athletic (20). Millwall captain and local hero.
The IPC card, My Favourite Soccer Stars, presented free with the Scorcher
and Score comic in 1971 states: "Popular captain and strong defender. Born
in East London, he joined West Ham as a junior but made his mark when he
moved to Millwall in 1961. He has now played more than 250 games for the
Lions, helping them to rise from the Fourth to the Second Division.". |
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John Keirs
27/12/1995
Aged 48 |
Charlton Athletic (78). Played a lot of non-league football after
career with Charlton. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Albert Johanneson
28/09/1995
Aged 55 |
Germiston Callies, Leeds United
(172), York City (26).
The 1968/69 FKS album notes: "Coloured South African outside-left with
tremendous speed. Was originally invited for a trial in January 1961 and was
signed as a professional in April the same year. His club at home was
Germiston where he was an inside forward.". |
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Dirceu
15/09/1995
Aged 43
Car accident |
Brazilian who began
playing for Atletico Madrid in Spain in 1979 and then moved to Italy in
1982. Member of the Brazilian national team at the 1974, 1978 and 1982 World
Cup final tournaments. In the 1974 tournament he was an unused substitute in
each of the three group games, but gained his place for the second round
games, and played in the Third Place play-off. In the 1978 tournament he
came off the bench in the first game, then kept his position for the
remainder of the tournament, finishing with three goals, including one in
the winning Third Place match. Played in the first match of the 1982 World
Cup but was subbed off at half-time and did not regain his place for the
remainder of the tournament.
The FKS Argentia 1978 album records 'Usually plays as a striker on the left
flank. Born in Curitiba but now plays for the Rio club Vasco da Gama.
Twenty-five years old and his eight appearances for Brazil include games v
Peru and Bolivia.'
|
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Dennis Allen
??/07/1995
Aged 56 |
Charlton Athletic
(5), Reading (335), Bournemouth (17). Father of Martin Allen (Q.P.R., West
Ham and Portsmouth). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Alec Ashworth
??/06/1995
Aged 55 |
Everton
(12), Luton Town (63), Northampton Town (30),
Preston North End (43). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Tim Gilbert
31/05/1995
Aged 36 |
Sunderland
(36), Cardiff City (33), Darlington (65). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bobby Stokes
30/05/1995
Aged 44 |
Southampton
(217), Portsmouth (24). Perhaps best remembered for scoring the winning goal
for Southampton against Manchester United in the 1976 F.A. Cup Final.
The FKS 1970/71 album notes: "Former England youth international striker who
was an apprentice before turning professional on his 17th birthday in
February 1968. League debut against Burnley in April 1969 and scored twice.
Comes from Portsmouth. Ht. 5ft. 10in. Wt. 12.2.". |
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Noel Brotherston
06/05/1995
Aged 38 |
Tottenham Hotspur
(1), Blackburn Rovers (317),
Bury (38), Scarborough (5). Won international caps for Northern Ireland.
Died of a heart attack while still very young.
The 1978/79 Sun Soccercard notes: "Striker who soon settled in at Blackburn
after joining them from Tottenham Hotspur in June, 1977. Noel joined
Tottenham from school and had made one first-term appearance before his
transfer to Rovers. Showed what a good signing he was by being top scorer
for Rovers in the 1977-78 season with 11 goals in 40 appearances.". |
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Johnny Price
06/05/1995
Aged 51 |
Burnley
(21), Stockport County (312), Blackburn
Rovers (76). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Mick Heaton
10/04/1995
Aged 48 |
Sheffield United
(34), Blackburn Rovers (171).
Went on to become coach at Manchester City and Everton. Killed in a car accident. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bill Cassidy
09/03/1995
Aged 54 |
Rotherham United (25), Brighton and Hove Albion (118), Cambridge United
(32). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Barry Dyson
26/02/1995
Aged 52 |
Bury
(0), Tranmere Rovers (174), Crystal Palace (34),
Watford (38), Orient (160), Colchester United (42). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Albert Robinson
??/??/1995 |
Doncaster Rovers (3). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
|
1994 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Billy Wright
03/09/1994
Aged 70
Stomach cancer |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (490). One of the great players of the game. Made 105 appearances for England, 90 of which as captain. |
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Terry Hibbitt
05/08/1994
Aged 46 |
Leeds United
(47), Newcastle United (228),
Birmingham City (110). Died from cancer.
The FKS 1977/78 album notes "Experienced midfield player who made his League
debut with Leeds United in 1965-66, scoring as substitute against Nottingham
Forest. Has since appeared for Newcastle United and with (Birmingham) City
since August 1975 at £100,000. Ht. 5ft 6½in. Wt. 11.10.". |
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Gerry Mannion
15/06/1994
Aged 54 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (17), Norwich City (100), Chester (6). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Len White
17/06/1994
Aged 64 |
Rotherham United
(43), Newcastle United (244),
Huddersfield Town (102), Stockport County (53). |
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Terry Adlington
??/04/1994
Aged 59 |
Derby
County (36), Torquay United (148). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Joe Mullett
??/03/1994
Aged 57 |
Birmingham City
(3), Norwich City (213). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Larry McGettigan
12/01/1994
Aged 41 |
Watford
(50), Barnsley (0). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Dennis Finnigan
??/??/1994 |
Sheffield United (14), Chesterfield (27). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Andy McEvoy
??/??/1994 |
Blackburn Rovers (183). Scored 5 hat-tricks in 1963/64 season.
The 1966/67 A&BC card notes "Blackburn Rovers inside right. A hard-working
inside forward, Andy finished top of Blackburn's scoring list last season
with ten goals. Possessor of a hard shot in either foot, he is also adapt at
creating chances for the other forwards. Height 5' 10". Weight 11st.
12lbs.". |
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| 1993 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Len Julians
17/12/1993
Aged 60 |
Tottenham Hotspur (0), Leyton Orient (66), Arsenal (18), Nottingham
Forest (58), Millwall (125). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Brian Taylor
10/12/1993
Aged 44 |
Durham, Coventry City
(0), Walsall (216), Plymouth
Argyle (35), Preston North End (99), Wigan Athletic (8). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
John Simpson
07/12/1993
Aged 60 |
Netherfield, Lincoln City
(5), Gillingham (571). Holds record of highest number of league appearances
for the Gills. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Roy Vernon
04/12/1993
Aged 56 |
Blackburn Rovers
(131), Everton (176), Stoke City (88),
Halifax Town (4), Great Harwood. Captain of Everton for 1962/63 Championship
win. Won 32 caps for Wales, including appearances in 1958 World Cup
tournament. Died from cancer.
The 1968/69 FS sticker notes "Swift striker with deadly finish on his day.
Former Blackburn Rovers and Everton inside-forward secured in March 1965.Has
32 Welsh caps and is an Under-23 international. Scored 100 league goals for
Everton. Professional since 1955.". |
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Neville Chapman
14/10/1993
Aged 52 |
Middlesbrough
(53), Darlington (32). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Jim Holton
05/10/1993
Aged 42 |
West Bromwich Albion
(0), Shrewsbury Town (67),
Manchester United (63), Sunderland (15), Coventry City (91). 15
international caps for Scotland. Suffered a heart attack at the wheel of his
car.
The Bassett's 1974/75 card notes "The problem spot in the Scottish team in
recent years has been centre-half, but in young Jim Holton they are well on
the way to solving it. He isn't the most skilful of players, his build makes
him look more awkward than most, but he is effective. His goal against
against West Germany helped boost the team. He was bought from Shrewsbury
and has improved with every game. One of the hardest men to beat. He was
born in Lesmaghan. Scales 13½st. and is 6ft 2ins." |
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Bosco Jankovic
??/10/1993
Aged 42 |
Zeljeznicar, Middlesbrough
(50), Metz. Died
from cancer.
The FKS Soccer 82 sticker notes "Striker. Yugoslavian with five
international Caps. "Bosco" became the Club's first overseas player when he
signed from Keljezniicar F.C. in February 1979. Returned to Yugoslavia June
1981 to play for Viljeznicar in an important Cup fixture". |
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Tony Barton
20/08/1993
Aged 56 |
Fulham
(49), Nottingham Forest (22), Portsmouth (130). Subsequent career in
management was highlighted by 1982 European Cup Final win with Aston Villa.
Died of a heart attack. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
George Andrew
??/07/1993
Aged 47 |
West Ham United
(2), Crystal Palace (0), Romford. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
John Atyeo
08/06/1993
Aged 61 |
Portsmouth (2), Bristol City (596). Scored 315 league goals in stellar
career with Bristol City. A stand at Ashton Gate is named after him. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Tommy Caton
30/04/1993
Aged 30 |
Manchester City (165), Arsenal (81), Oxford United (53), Charlton Athletic
(57). Died of a heart attack aged 30.
The FKS Soccer 82 sticker notes "Defender. One of the most promising
centre-backs in the country who can also play full-back. Widely tipped for
future England honours. Born Liverpool. Ht. 6'1". Wt. 12.1.". |
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Tony Geidmentis
16/04/1993
Aged 43 |
Workington
(328), Watford (49), Northampton Town (63),
Halifax Town (12). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bobby Moore, O.B.E.
24/02/1993
Aged 51 |
West Ham United
(544), Fulham (124). Won F.A. Cup, European Cup Winners Cup and World Cup
honours. Recognised as one of the best defenders of all time. He was
awarded the O.B.E. in 1967. Died from cancer.
The FKS 1973/74 album notes "Completed 103 international caps for the
England team in the 1973 Home Championship. West Ham and country's skipper.
Has over 500 League appearances having turned to the paid ranks in June
1958. Ht. 6ft. Wt. 12.13.". |
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Mike Dixon
30/01/1993
Aged 49 |
Reading
(113), Aldershot Town (38). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Alex Spark
??/??/1993
|
Preston North End (225), Bradford City
(34). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Noel Dwyer
??/??/1993 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (5), West Ham United (36), Swansea Town (140),
Plymouth Argyle (26), Charlton Athletic (6). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Albert Harley
??/??/1993 |
Shrewsbury Town (220), Swansea Town (26), Crewe Alexandra (22), Stockport
County (80), Chester (3). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Allan Jones
??/??/1993 |
Liverpool (5), Brentford (248). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| 1992 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Ken Wookey
16/12/1992
Aged 45 |
Newport County
(63), Port Vale (24), Workington (17). I think that his father also played
for Newport County straddling the war years, passing away in 2003. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Hugh Reed
??/11/1992
Aged 42 |
West Bromwich Albion
(8), Plymouth Argyle (56), Brentford (4), Crewe Alexandra (47), Huddersfield Town
(0), Hartlepool United (6). |
Appeared in Top Sellers
and IPC football cards (images not available). |
Juanito (Juan Gómez Gonzáles)
02/04/1992
Aged 37
Car accident |
Burgos FC (104), Real
Madrid (284), Malaga (71). Made his international debut with Spain in 1976.
Spanish Footballer of the Year 1976/77. Moved to Real Madrid in June 1977.
Played in two of Spain's games in the 1978 World Cup finals tournament.
Played in four of Spain's five games in the 1982 World Cup hosted in Spain,
though he was subbed off in two of those at half-time. Became coach at CP
Merida but was tragically killed in a car accident returning from a UEFA Cup
match.
The FKS Argentina 1978 album records 'Outside-right at Real Madrid whom he
joined in the summer from Burgos. Cost a fee of £300,000. Capped on five
occasions by Spain he also appeared in all the four World Cup preliminary
matches. Born in Malaga and is aged 23.' |
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Brian Preece
??/04/1992
Aged 34 |
Hereford United (6), Newport County (44). Went on to play non-league
football. Killed in a car crash on the way back from a game played for
Westfields. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Jackie Mudie
02/03/1992
Aged 61 |
Blackpool (323), Stoke City (88), Port Vale (54). Member of Blackpool side
who contested the 1950/51 and 1952/53 F. A. Cup finals. Scottish
international who played in the 1958 World Cup tournament. Died after being
diagnosed with cancer. |
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John Bray
??/??/1992 |
Blackburn Rovers (153), Bury (32). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Ken Ellis
??/??/1992 |
Hartlepool (34), Darlington (21). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Brian Jackson
??/??/1992 |
Rotherham United (131), Barnsley (29). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Mick Leach
??/??/1992 |
Q.P.R.
(313), Cambridge United (19).
The 1968/69 FKS sticker notes "Made his first impression in the first team
as a wing-half but has often been used in attack where he has shown some
ability to score goals. Was an apprentice with the club before being added
to the paid ranks in February 1964". |
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Willie Mailey
??/??/1992 |
Everton (0), Crewe Alexandra (216). Goalkeeper who played for Altrincham
after leaving Crewe. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Dickie Marshall
??/??/1992 |
Leicester City (0), Southport (31). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Les Moore
??/??/1992 |
Derby
County (144), Lincoln City (59). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Martyn Rogers
??/??/1992
Suicide (carbon monoxide poisoning) |
Manchester United (1), Q.P.R. (2). Played one game for Manchester United as
a 17-year old at left-back on 22/10/1977 in a 4-0 defeat to W.B.A. Stayed at
Old Trafford until July 1979 until transferred to Q.P.R. for £7,500. Made
two appearances for Q.P.R. at right-back in the last two games of the
1979/80 season in Division 2, both games resulting in wins. Didn't appear
again for Q.P.R., given a free transfer to Sydney Olympic (Australia) in May
1981. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| 1991 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Ron Barnes
07/12/1991
Aged 55 |
Blackpool (9), Rochdale (91), Wrexham (88), Norwich City (21), Peterborough
United (39), Torquay United (114). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Cyril Knowles
30/08/1991
Aged 47
Brain tumour |
Monkton Colliery, Middlesbrough (37), Tottenham Hotspur (403). Excellent and
popular full-back. Had a successful career in management after the end of
his playing career with Spurs.
The 1974/75 FKS card notes "Began his career as a winger at Middlesbrough
but was converted successfully to left-back. Had spells on the books of both
Manchester United and Wolves. Moved to Spurs in May 1964 for a £45,000 fee
and has won Under-23 and four England caps. Ht. 6ft. Wt. 11.13½". |
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Jackie Bell
??/??/1991 |
Newcastle United (111), Norwich City (48), Colchester United (7). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Joe Bonson
??/??/1991 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (10), Cardiff City (72), Scunthorpe United (52),
Doncaster Rovers (14), Newport County (83), Brentford (35), Lincoln City
(47). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
John Gilchrist
??/??/1991 |
Millwall (279), Fulham (23), Colchester United (41). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
George Henderson
??/??/1991 |
Hartlepool (1). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Mike Johnson
??/??/1991 |
Swansea Town (165). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Tom Passmoor
??/??/1991 |
Scunthorpe United (27), Carlisle United (243). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
| 1990 |
| Player |
Clubs (and league appearances) |
Football card image |
Robin Friday
22/12/1990
Aged 38 |
Reading
(121), Cardiff City (21). Found dead from a heart attack in his
London flat. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Ray Price
14/11/1990
Aged 46 |
Norwich City (1), Colchester United (17). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bill Curry
20/08/1990
Aged 64 |
Newcastle United
(80), Brighton and Hove
Albion (49), Derby County (148), Mansfield Town (102), Chesterfield (14). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Ian Handysides
17/08/1990
Aged 27 |
Birmingham City (118), Walsall (66), Wolverhampton Wanderers (11). Diagnosed
with brain cancer in 1988 during season with Birmingham City. Died in 1990.
The FKS Soccer 82 sticker notes "Midfielder. Highly promising youngster.
Made his debut last season at the centre of midfield. England Youth
International. Born Newcastle. Height 5' 5". Wt. 10st 2.". |
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Brian Tiler
??/07/1990
Aged 47 |
Rotherham United (213), Aston Villa (107), Carlisle United (52). Was
Managing Director at Bournemouth when killed, along with four others, in a
car accident in Italy while there for the World Cup. Harry Redknapp was in
the car at the time and, obviously, survived!
The 1969/70 IPC card notes "Six-footer and a powerful midfield defender, he
joined Villa in December 1968 from Rotherham Unied for a fee of £25,000.
Born at Rotherham, he spent 8 years with the local club and played in well
over 200 first team games, many as captain.". |
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George Hunter
10/05/1990, aged 59
Liver failure |
Glasgow Celtic (38), Derby
County (19), Exeter City (147), Yiewsley, Darlington (20), Lincoln City (1).
Goalkeeper who played in Celtic team which won the Scottish Cup in 1951.
Moved to Derby County in 1954. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Dean Horrix
11/03/1990
Aged 28 |
Millwall
(72), Gillingham (14), Reading (158), Cardiff
City (9), Bristol City (3). Died in a motor vehicle accident. |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
George Hannah
??/??/1990 |
Everton (0), Newcastle United (167), Lincoln City (38), Manchester City
(114), Notts County (25), Bradford City (30). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bryn Jones
??/??/1990 |
Swansea Town (122), Newport County (70), Bournemouth (118), Northampton Town
(7), Watford (91). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Tony Jones
??/??/1990 |
Oxford United (226), Newport County (54). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Don Kerrigan
??/??/1990 |
Fulham (6), Lincoln City (12). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |
Bobby Williamson
??/??/1990 |
Barnsley (46), Leeds United (0), Rochdale (36). |
Not known to have appeared in football cards of the period of this website. |