On this day in 1923, Worksop Town faced First Division Tottenham Hotspur in an FA Cup First Round tie. This match marked a significant occasion for Worksop Town as it was their first visit to London for an FA Cup tie in nearly 15 years. The previous visit had been a memorable event for the club, and the encounter with Tottenham Hotspur was undoubtedly a momentous occasion in their history.
13th January 1998
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David Moyes, at the age of 34, took charge of his first match as a manager on 13th January 1998. Moyes stepped up from his role as assistant manager at Preston North End following the resignation of Gary Peters. His managerial debut took place at Macclesfield Town’s Moss Road ground, where Preston secured a 1-0 victory in an Auto Windscreens Shield second round tie, witnessed by 1,618 fans. This match marked the beginning of Moyes’ managerial career, which would later see him achieve significant milestones in English football.
13th January 2004
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On 13th January 2004, former England goalkeeper David Seaman announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. Seaman’s decision to retire was due to a recurring shoulder injury. Over his illustrious career, Seaman had played for several clubs, including Peterborough United, Birmingham City, Queens Park Rangers, Arsenal, and Manchester City. He also earned 75 caps for the England national team. Seaman’s retirement marked the end of a distinguished career that spanned over two decades in the Football League.
13th January 2018
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Exactly twenty years after his managerial debut, David Moyes achieved another significant milestone on 13th January 2018. As the manager of West Ham United, Moyes led his team to a 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town. This win marked Moyes’ 200th victory as a Premier League manager, making him only the fourth person to reach this milestone at the time. The other managers who had achieved this feat were Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, and Harry Redknapp. Moyes’ accomplishment highlighted his enduring presence and success in English football management.