On this day, Notts County faced a unique situation in their Football League match against Aston Villa at Trent Bridge. Finding themselves a player short, they borrowed Tinsley Lindley from their neighbours, Nottingham Forest. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, but controversy ensued when Aston Villa objected to Lindley’s participation, citing his ineligibility as he was not registered with Notts County. The League Management Committee upheld Villa’s complaint, docking Notts County one point and imposing a £5 fine. Lindley, a remarkable figure, had scored a hat-trick on his debut for Nottingham Forest at 16 and netted 14 goals in 13 appearances for England. Known for wearing walking shoes instead of traditional football boots, he remained an amateur throughout his career and also played County cricket for Nottinghamshire. A barrister by profession, Lindley represented Notts County in their appeal against the punishment, arguing that the club was being penalised twice. The League clubs accepted his argument, dropping the point deduction but increasing the fine to £25.
9th November 1907
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Stamford Bridge was the venue for a First Division fixture between Chelsea and Woolwich Arsenal. Chelsea emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over their opponents, marking a significant result in the early years of the club’s history.
9th November 1990
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Mark Lawrenson, known to many as a football pundit, experienced a pivotal moment in his managerial career on this day. After a successful playing career with Brighton, Preston, and Liverpool, Lawrenson ventured into management. However, his tenure as manager of Fourth Division Peterborough United came to an end after just over a year due to a disagreement with the club’s board. This departure marked the end of his managerial career and the beginning of his long-standing association with television punditry.
9th November 1997
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Aberdeen’s Dean Windass made headlines for an unusual reason during an SPL match against Dundee United at Tannadice Park. Windass was sent off three times in the same match. Initially, two bookings led to his first red card. His dissent towards referee Stuart Dougal earned him a second dismissal, and on his way off the pitch, he vented his frustration on a corner flag, resulting in a third sending-off. This series of events accumulated 22 penalty points, leading to a six-match ban and a club fine of two weeks’ wages.
Following a Champions League match at Old Trafford where Manchester United narrowly defeated Dynamo Kiev 1-0, United captain Roy Keane voiced his dissatisfaction with the lack of vocal support from the crowd. His criticism was particularly aimed at the fans in the hospitality boxes, whom he accused of being more interested in “prawn sandwiches” than the match itself. This comment led to the coining of the term “prawn sandwich brigade” for such spectators, and Keane’s association with the phrase persisted, even influencing the marketing of his autobiography years later.
9th November 2016
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The world witnessed a political shift as Donald Trump was declared the next President of the United States, following the unexpected Brexit vote. Some commentators humorously attributed these surprising outcomes to Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League title win, suggesting it inspired underdogs worldwide to believe in their potential for success.