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ISSUE 171 ANDORRA V ENGLAND 9TH OCTOBER 2021
...the free England fanzine
produced and distributed by
IT’S GREAT TO BE BACK! the Football Supporters’
Association (FSA) as part of
A WORD FROM THE FSA
our Fans’ Embassy service
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ELCOME to Andorra
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E’RE delighted to be When things initially went into Within days the clubs backtracked Andorra v England La Vella for
back producing a Free lockdown we cracked on with our but greed at the top of the game Estadi Nacional, England’s first-ever
Lions and gearing up affiliated supporters’ groups as was so nakedly transparent that Andorra La Vella visit to this capital city and
to see you all on the streets they organised foodbanks. There the Government delivered upon Saturday, 9th October 2021 the return of away fans to
of Andorra la Vella. It’s been a were also a lot of fan-owned clubs its promise of a “fan-led review of an international fixture
long and challenging 23 months across the country who needed football governance”. Kick–off 20.45, local time since our trip to Pristina in
since we last saw one another help to access Government funding England will probably November 2019.
on foreign soil. and so on. We have been at the centre of that, play in WHITE
making sure hundreds of our fan Looking ahead to the game,
We hope that you and your loved Not the type of work we expected groups fed directly into the review. a victory in Andorra should
ones haven’t been personally affected - but then again it was a pretty We are confident that its proposals see us just one win away
by the pandemic and we send our unexpected time for everyone. can make a real difference. Useful Numbers from securing our place at the Qatar
love to those of you that have. Mental health matters, football Fans’ Embassy Helpline: World Cup finals in 13 months’ time.
streaming issues and unexpected There has also been the recent +44 7956 121314 This is the first time England have
Hopefully this is the start of a matchday protocols were all news that the Government will It’s a relatively small ticket played in Andorra, our two previous
England Supporters Club (FA):
return to normality and we can look subjects with which we became allow standing areas in the top two allocation for us here, with just away encounters took place in
+44 7970 146250
forward with excitement towards more familiar. divisions from January 1st 2022 short of 1,000 tickets located in Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium.
San Marino and Qatar in 2022. - an FSA campaign that has been British Embassy: the South Stand of the Estadi
It wasn’t long until some clubs running for around three decades. +383 38 254 700 Nacional. As always at an England away game,
THE LAST 23 MONTHS were back to their old tricks Emergencies: the FSA’s fans’ embassy is here to offer
though as there was an enormous It was a huge victory for 112 It should be noted that it is any information, advice and assistance
The pandemic didn’t mean the FSA backlash earlier this year against campaigners and could not have considerably more than the you might need during your trip.
went into deep freeze, far from it. the proposed European Super been achieved without countless standard 5% of the capacity that we
Despite not seeing you all for the League. We even met with Boris volunteers across the country. Get are entitled too. However, we know It’s a free and confidential service,
last 23 months, there’s been loads Johnson to make clear just how involved and do your bit: there will still be some disappointed and if you need any help, we can be
to do. hated the concept was. www.thefsa.org.uk members out there as the demand contacted around the clock on
Contact Free Lions for this game was extremely high. +44 7956 121314.
Email: freelions@thefsa.org.uk
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LINDA FLEVILL COVER STORY
Gifts & Postcards to:
We’ve nearly 2 years’ worth of images to scour through to decide
Free Lions, c/o the FSA who would feature on to the front cover of this edition. After a lot of
It’s with great sadness to say that laughter and her wise words of 1, Ashmore Terrace
deliberation, we’ve opted for Luke Shaw, who provided us with that
recently we had to mourn the loss advice will be greatly missed by all Stockton Road
Sunderland magical moment just 1 minute and 56 seconds into the EURO 2020
of Linda Flevill. who knew her. final. Shaw had a brilliant tournament playing in 6 of our 7 games,
SR2 7DE
making himself the number one choice defensively, down the left.
Linda was a massive Crewe We’ll raise a glass to Linda, and
Alexandra and England fan, our thoughts will be with Dave, her
following both across the country partner, our colleague and our friend. IT WASN’T ME THANK YOU
and the world. The Free Lions fanzine is produced by the relying on its contents. None of the financial As ever, this fanzine has been a team effort.
Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), the support we have received to produce
national membership-based organisation for Free Lions impacts on what we put in it. This edition was edited by Matt Willis,
We were lucky to have Linda join
fans. We have tried to ensure the accuracy of Consequently, none of our supporters can be and thanks are due to Phil Rowley; Clive
us on Fans’ Embassies along with all the information provided in this fanzine, held in any way responsible for the contents Hetherington, Joe Hetherington; Richard
her partner Dave. Her smile, her but can accept no responsibility for any loss, of, nor the views expressed in, this fanzine. Weekes, Tony Conniford; Stephen Graham;
injury or inconvenience suffered by anyone Cover image © Getty Images. and Peter Daykin.
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BY CLIVE HETHERINGTON CONTACT CLIVE VIA FREELIONS@THEFSA.ORG.UK
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S England make their first double brought about a 2-0 World final of Euro ’96, struck again with ANDORRA – THE KEY THREE by Joe Hetherington
visit to the co-principality Cup qualifying win. devastating consequences.
of Andorra, there will be
few – least of all former Three McClaren took up the role of The racist trolling of Marcus MARC PUJOL MARC VALES ILDEFONS LIMA
Lions boss Steve McClaren – replacing Sven-Goran Eriksson after Rashford, Jadon Sancho and The regular skipper When he scored No longer an
who can forget their maiden the 2006 World Cup, having quit Bukayo Saka – who all failed in the missed the 4-0 the goals in their automatic
away game against the men Middlesbrough.And McClaren’s shoot-out – left a bitter aftertaste defeat by England victory against choice, the
from the Pyrenees. successor at the Riverside Stadium, to what could have been the at Wembley last San Marino in central defender
of course, was none other than sweetest success. month due to a September, the is nevertheless a
That was at the Olympic Stadium current England boss one-match ban for being midfielder or central legend in Andorra. Their
in Barcelona in March 2007 when Gareth Southgate. Despite such a booked in the 2-0 home win over defender became only the second captain for many years, Lima made
McClaren was jeered by travelling massive let- San Marino. But he was back for Andorra player to claim a brace in his international debut back in 1997
fans and his team booed off at the This summer’s down, England the 2-1 loss in Hungary and, at a game and the first to do so since and holds Andorra’s appearances
interval after drawing a blank in a Euro 2020 responded 39, the midfielder provides valued Cristian Martinez against Albania and goals records with 132 caps
dire first-half display. Wembley final strongly on experience. Pujol figured in the in November 2019. Vales, 31, plays and 11 strikes. Now 41, he is one
defeat by Italy their return to first meeting between England for Norwegian side Sandefjord. of the few Andorra players to make
Steven Gerrard came to McClaren’s on penalties the World Cup and Andorra, when the Three Lions Not alone in beginning his senior a living across Europe and beyond,
aid with a brace and debutant David was the most qualifying trail, won 5-0 in a Euro 2008 qualifier career with FC Andorra – with moving to Greece, Mexico, Italy
Nugent’s famous tap-in sealed a 3-0 painful climax to which they pick at Old Trafford in 2006, but his whom he had two spells – he has and Switzerland as well as playing
victory, but it was hugely damaging what had been an up again here in game was cut short by injury. He also played for a string of Spanish in Spain and Andorra. Lima was
for the manager who, after failing historic tournament for Andorra la Vella. has played much of his career in clubs, including Real Madrid’s C recalled after being controversially
to lead England to Euro 2008, was Southgate’s side. Andorra, but also spent spells in team and Real Zaragoza’s B side. dropped by Andorra’s federation for
axed eight months on from the Malcolm Crosby was Spain. Now with Andorran side A stint with Finnish outfit SJK protesting about a lack of Covid-19
Andorra episode. Reaching a first final in a major Southgate’s first right-hand man Inter Club d’Escaldes. preceded his move to Norway. testing in the domestic league.
competition since the World Cup when he entered management
Fabio Capello followed McClaren triumph of 1966, lifted the mood at Middlesbrough, having been
as England boss and had to endure of the nation after 16 months of McClaren’s reserve-team boss should receive greater credit for McClaren and Gareth their first and eventually England Under-21s’
a remarkably similar experience in coronavirus misery. on Teesside. recognising Southgate’s potential. jobs as managers. Gareth didn’t manager, and all the younger players
his first competitive game in charge The then-newly-retired Boro skipper even have to coach a youth team. say how good he was with them.
when, once again, the Three Lions But the penalty curse Southgate And Crosby, Sunderland manager lacked the necessary coaching
were goalless against Andorra in first suffered as a player when when the Black Cats lost to Liverpool qualifications – the UEFA ‘A’ badge “It’s just a shame we were “Gareth is a great bloke and what
Barcelona at the break before half- his spot-kick was saved against in the 1992 FA Cup final, believes and Pro-Licence – and the club fought relegated because, if we hadn’t he’s done is fantastic. He’s not full
time substitute Joe Cole’s quick-fire Germany at Wembley in the semi- Boro chairman Steve Gibson to win Premier League clearance for gone down, I think we would have of himself, he’s modest, but he does
him to carry on as manager while he gone on to better things. the job right. He’s had good people
gained his credentials. working with him, like Steve Holland,
CLIVE’S VERDICT Andorra 0, England 5 “But Gareth isn’t one to get angry who has always been rated very
Gibson ended up sacking and say, ‘I’m going to prove people highly as a coach and has obviously
This will be England’s sixth meeting England’s previous two away games Southgate three years later in the wrong.’ He would have gone away done really well with Gareth.
with Andorra and there is nothing against the minnows were won 3-0 wake of relegation, but Crosby, and thought, ‘What do I want to do?’
to dispel the belief that they will and 2-0 after a goalless first half. who took the Pro-Licence at the I think the best thing that happened “But I’m sure, at the end of the day,
maintain their 100 per cent record But having beaten Andorra 4-0 at same time as the England boss, to him was not going back into Gareth makes the big decisions
against them. It hasn’t all been Wembley last month, it would be no said: “I don’t think Steve Gibson league management, but going to because I know he’s strong. It was
absolute plain sailing. surprise if England bettered that result. gets enough credit for having the work with the England set-up. a fabulous achievement for him to
foresight to give people like Steve “He was head of elite development get England to the Euros final.’
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AWAY MUSIC QUIZ 13 YOUR FREE LIONS GUIDE
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E’RE back! And what ELCOME to Andorra
better way to celebrate la Vella, capital of
the return of fans to away Andorra and venue for
internationals, than with a quiz the penultimate away game in
where the questions, answers or our 2022 World Cup qualifying
both are about being away, missing campaign.
things and generally being back.
There is a lot that is unusual
1 The song ‘I’m Back’ features
on the 2000 album ‘The
Marshall Mathers LP’ by which
Question 2:
Clare Grogan
Question 4:
Beyonce
about this occasion, it’s the
first away game with fans in 23
months, first away game we can
American rapper? attend this decade and it’s the
soundtrack for which 2019 film, itself Back’, but for which famous English first time we’ve played Andorra,
2 ‘I bought a ticket to the world
and now I’ve come back
‘a photorealistic animated remake’ of
a seminal 1994 Disney film?
mod band was he the bass player? in Andorra.
again’, are lyrics from which 1983
No 1, partly about the songwriter
Gary Kemp’s friendship and 5 Described as ‘a happy German
hardcore rave and techno
8 ‘Been Away Too Long’ was a
2012 release by American
band Soundgarden, but from which
The game takes place in Andorra
la Vella which is located 1013
meters above sea level, making it Andorra is a relatively new country member of the Council of Europe.
unrequited love for Altered Images band’, which band who share their city, synonymous with US grunge, the highest capital city in Europe. many of us won’t have been to, Andorra is also one the few
lead singer Clare Grogan? name with a mode of transport, do they hail? The city has a population of around never mind seen a game here. countries in the world that can
had a 2005 hit with the song, 22,500, similar in size to Alfreton. boast that 10% of the nation has
3 Sharing their name with a
childrens’ TV show first shown
‘Hello (Good To Be Back)’?
9 ‘Missing’ was a hit in 1994 for
which Hull based band fronted Very dissimilar to Alfreton, the
On 14 March 1993 Andorra’s
first constitution was signed,
been declared a world heritage site
by UNESCO.
in the 70s, and also with a natural
phenomenon, which English rock 6 ‘Whatever I said, whatever I
did, I didn’t mean it’ are lyrics
by singer Tracey Thorne? locals here are trilingual; Andorra
is the only nation in the world
making them an independent,
constitutional, democratic and The locals are accustomed to
band had a 1979 top ten hit with
‘Since You’ve Been Gone’?
from which 1995 number 1 hit for
Take That? 10 ‘Back Again’ is a 2018 song
by which pop punk band
formed in Surrey in 2004, who also had
that uses Catalan as its primary
language. Locals are also fluent in
Spanish and French.
social State. In 1993, Andorra
became a member of the UN and
the following year it became a
welcoming tourists and we expect
a warm reception when we arrive
in Andorra la Vella.
4 ‘Find Your Way Back’ by
Beyonce, features on the 7 John Entwistle had a 1981
song entitled ‘I’m Coming
hits with the songs, ‘Finders Keepers’,
‘Rescue Me’ and ‘Lived a Lie’? TICKET COLLECTION
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FSA FANS’ EMBASSY NCE again, it’s 100% your group, to help the FA staff
collection for ESTC locate yours more easily. The
A
REGULAR feature of all information and assistance that Engordany. Pending approval members here in Andorra ticket collection point in Andorra
England away games for you might need to make your we will be situated just outside la Vella, which means that every is located at Estadi Comunal
the last twenty years or trip go smoothly. of the Tourist Office and will individual must collect their own (Pictured) which is 500 meters from
so, we’re now looking forward be operating on the afternoon of ticket in person. the Estadi Nacional where the
to operating our first Fans’ Subject to securing official Friday 8th October, and then on game will take place. When we went to
Embassy this decade and in permission from local authorities match day (Saturday 9th October) Remember to take up-to-date press no times were confirmed.
a new nation. The Football in Andorra, the Fans’ Embassy will from around 10:00 through to photo ID with you, and it will Ticket collection will be slightly However, the FA will confirm
Supporters’ Association’s Fans’ be based at Plaça de la Rotonda, about 16:00. We will of course be speed up the process if you can different for this game and timings with all ticket holders and
Embassy service will be on hand halfway between the old town contactable around the clock via
remember the name of the member will only operate on Matchday, the Fans’ Embassy team will be on
in Andorra to offer any advice, and the neighbouring Escaldes- the helpline on +44 7956 121314.
who purchased the tickets for Saturday the 9th October. hand to share such information.
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Stadium
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THE STADIUM GROUND RULES
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HE Estadi Nacional is one ICK-OFF is scheduled The searches will of course take Flags of all size will be admitted. It
of the smallest national for 20:45 local time and time, so arriving well before was agreed in principle that early
stadiums in Europe and the gates will open two kick-off is advised; we have been access to the ground for people
has been used to host the hours earlier, at 18:45. England warned that the search regime wanting to hang their flags might
Andorran national team since fans should enter via the gate will not be relaxed in the event of be possible, but no details had
9th September 2014 when on the Avinguda de Salou side people arriving late, and it’s a long been finalised at the time of going
Andorra took on Wales in a of the ground. way to come to miss the start. to press, so it might be worth
Euro 2016 qualifier. contacting the Fans’ Embassy to
This is the main road that runs The usual list of prohibited items will confirm arrangements.
The stadium pitch is synthetic and through Andorra la Vella and it will apply, so that’s no guns or knives,
is UEFA approved 3G artificial give you access to the South Stand, but also no bottles, cans or even Be aware that category 2 tickets
grass. The stadium has two and a as well as the Main Stand for those umbrellas. Only small bags will located in the South Stand are
half stands but only one of those of you who have category 1 tickets. be allowed in – the new standard entirely uncovered; you might want
is covered. restriction, as we’re sure you’ll be to consider dressing accordingly.
At the ground there will be a visual aware from Wembley. An A4 piece of
The capacity for our game is ticket check and then a full body paper or smaller has been mentioned There will be no alcohol on sale
GETTING THERE 3,300, and the English FA have search by stewards accompanied as the size limit and there will be no in the ground and no smoking.
been allocated 993 tickets with by uniformed police just in front of facilities for the storage of any items We do not anticipate a hold back
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HE Estadi Nacional is afternoon before the game in one the majority of those being the turnstiles. deemed impermissible. post-match.
located in the centre of of the local watering holes in the located in the south stand
the city, around a ten city centre. (pictured below).
COVID REQUIREMENTS
minute walk from the Old Town,
and about a twenty minute If you’re coming from Barcelona The stadium is also home to
T
walk from the ‘Shopping Mile’, on the bus and returning after the Andorra FC. The club was bought in O gain entry to the stadium
where you will find the majority game, make sure you know your December 2018 by Gerard Piqué’s supporters must wear a face
of the bars and restaurants. exact location for departure. Kosmos Holding Group. They now covering at all times from
play in the third level of the Spanish entering to exiting the stadium.
On foot is the way to do it, Remember, taxis in Andorra have football pyramid. They have called
especially if you’re spending the to be pre booked if you require one. the Estadi Nacional home since At the time of writing, proof of
an agreement was reached with the double vaccination or a negative
local government earlier in 2021. PCR/Antigen Test are not mandatory
to enter the stadium, however in
the current climate this may have
changed since we went to print.
It is more than likely you will all
have this documentation, due to our
entry requirements for Spain and
France. The Fans’ Embassy squad
will be able to assist on this if you
have any questions in Andorra.
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GETTING AROUND THINGS TO SEE AND DO EATING & DRINKING
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NDORRA la Vella is a
small city and the city
centre is easy enough to
get around on foot, the majority
of hotels in the area are closely
located to the main attractions.
Bus services are regular and run
between the hours of 7am and
9pm. Should you find yourself
needing a taxi in Andorra it
Avinguda Meritxell
should be noted that, unlike most
European cities, you have to book
taxis in advance or find them at
A
bus stops in the city centre. The Sant Esteve Church NDORRA la Vella is not This would have been a popular Food wise, for those traditionalists
renowned for its wild location for England fans. among you who would like to tick
Here are the numbers for two taxi and exuberant nightlife off a McDonalds in Andorra, you
F
companies you can use: OR a nation of such find Rambla Molines which is but does have a number of bars, Regular readers of Free Lions will need not worry. There are up to
natural beauty there a public footbridge that offers a cafés and restaurants that will be either devastated or delighted five McDonald’s across the city at
Taxi Association of Andorra: isn’t an abundance of nice view of the church and the be able to meet your needs. to learn that we failed to find your mercy.
(+376) 863 000 sightseeing opportunities in the terrain behind. a thriving Irish pub in Andorra
Taxi Exprés Reservations: city centre of Andorra la Vella. On the side streets of Avinguda la Vella on our pre visit here in For the more extravagant amongst
(+376) 812 345 However, the things worth The Rambla Molines takes you to Meritxell (the shopping mile) you August. We’re sure if there is one, you, Trinxat, is the local dish and
seeing can all be done on foot the Placa del Poble, also known as will find several cafes, bars and you’ll not struggle to locate it. is Andorra’s answer to bubble
due to the compact nature of ‘the square’. Located on the roof of restaurants. This area is within a and squeak, a mixture of mashed
TIPS the city. a government building the Placa steady 20–25-minute walk from For those of you that like real ales, potatoes, cabbage and leeks and
del Poble offers views of the the ground depending on how far IPA and all of that stuff, La Birreria fried with cubes of bacon or pork fat.
• Health Insurance Cards are not In the old town you will find the capital and mountainous backdrop. up the street you are. can be found in the old town and
valid in Andorra, it may be wise to Casa de la Vall, it is a former is the place for you. Located not There are many small cafés and
take out insurance if you haven’t Andorran house of parliament and For those of you that want to In September, The Camden, which far from the Sant Esteve church restaurants where you shouldn’t
done so already. considered the smallest in Europe spend a day shopping, the capital is advertised online, appears to it hosts a varied range of different struggle to locate and taste the
• It is permitted to drink alcohol at the time. It now serves as a is famous for its ‘Shopping Mile’. have closed its doors for good. types of beers. various local delicacies.
in public, on the streets. museum to explain the political
• Mobile Data is very expensive, structure of the country. The mile runs from Avinguda
Andorra is not included as a roam Meritxell to Vivand, passing Woodcock
free European destination. Check Also located in the old town is through Fener Boulevard. It is
You Me At Six
of Leicester 9. Canada, Mexico and USA 10. Tony
with your provider before using the Sant Esteve church which predominantly pedestrianised. As
The Who 8. Seattle 9. Everything But The Girl 10.
Quiz
Sam Johnstone 6. QPR 7. Albania 8. Youri Tielemans
data for whatever services or needs has Romanesque origins and well as an array of designer shops
4. ‘The Lion King 5. Scooter 6. ‘Back For Good’ 7.
(Sunderland beat Tranmere 1-0) 4. Sutton United 5.
you have! Free Wi-Fi access points dates back to the 12th Century, and shops that sell cheap alcohol
1. Eminem 2. ‘True’ by Spandau Ballet 3. Rainbow
1. Olivier Giroud 2. Moldova 3. The EFL Trophy
Music Quiz (Page 6)
are located on the streets and in admission is free. Directly behind you will find a number of cafés, Football Quiz (Page 16)
Answers
public places/shopping centres. the Sant Esteve church you will bars and restaurants.
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ADLY, since Free Lions asked of him as England lost JACK CHARLTON: RAY CLEMENCE: Worthington was one of the great winner. A broken leg in ‘72 forced
was last produced in 3-2 after extra-time. It was the Big Jack died at 85 Vied with Peter entertainers with Huddersfield, a long lay-off and restricted him
November 2019, many seventh and last time he played on July 10, 2020, Shilton to be Leicester, Bolton, Birmingham, to 20 England caps. He moved to
more England old boys have for his country. Bonetti died at 78 after battling England’s keeper in Leeds, Sunderland, Southampton Middlesbrough and played for and
died. Here, in order of passing, on April 12, 2020. dementia and the 1970s and ‘80s. and more. The maverick had a managed both Bristol City and
we salute those best known lymphoma. He and Clemence won 61 caps, style of his own, on and off the Bristol Rovers, also bossing Exeter
of the senior ranks who have NORMAN younger brother, Bobby, shared in but Shilton ultimately won the pitch. He incurred the disapproval and Birmingham. He died on July
left us. HUNTER: the glory of ‘66. battle.Nevertheless, Clemence of England boss Ramsey when 31, 2021, at 77.
“Norman Bites was in the great Liverpool teams arriving at Heathrow in cowboy
MARTIN PETERS: Yer Legs” they all Jack was a centre-back mainstay of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, boots, a red silk shirt and lime JIMMY GREAVES:
With captain Bobby said – and for good in Revie’s Leeds and dubbed winning the European Cup three velvet jacket. In an England shirt, England’s fourth-
Moore and Geoff reason. The defender “The Giraffe” owing to his build. times under the latter in 1977, ‘78 ‘Worthy’ scored two goals in highest all-time
Hurst, Peters was one was a ferocious tackler With 96 goals, he was Leeds’ and ‘81 before joining Tottenham. eight games. He died on March scorer but seen
of three West Ham in Don Revie’s legendary Leeds, ninth-highest all-time scorer in The honour haul also included five 22, 2021, at 72. by many as their
players in England’s winning two League titles and a club-record 773 appearances. League titles with Liverpool, where finest finisher with a
1966 World Cup-winning side. And making 726 appearances.Hunter, In winning 35 England caps, he he made 665 appearances. An PAUL MARINER: bounty of 44 goals in
like hat-trick hero Hurst, he scored, part of England’s ‘66 squad, picked scored six times. He managed England coach, Clemence died on The striking 57 matches. Greaves’ England
grabbing the second goal in the up 28 caps, scoring twice, but a Middlesbrough, Sheffield November 15, 2020, at 72 after a spearhead of strike-rate was one goal every 1.3
4-2 triumph over West Germany. big regret was a tackle he didn’t Wednesday, Newcastle and the long struggle with prostate cancer. Bobby Robson’s games and he hit six hat-tricks for
make against Poland at Wembley Republic of Ireland, leading them Ipswich in the his country. Injury cruelly denied
An attacking midfielder referred in 1973, when Grzegorz Lato beat to two World Cups in 1990 and COLIN BELL: Dubbed 1970s and ‘80s. He him a place in the World Cup final
to as “The Ghost” because of him to set up Jan Domarski to dash ‘94 and a win over England at “Nijinsky” after the began at Plymouth, later side. Of his unrivalled 357 English
an ability to drift, Peters won 67 World Cup qualifying hopes. At 76, Euro ‘88. derby winner for his managing them, and also played top-flight goals, 220 were for
England caps, scoring 20 times, Hunter contracted Covid-19 and relentless running, for Arsenal and Portsmouth. With Tottenham. He won honours with
and captained his country. He also died on April 17, 2020. NOBBY STILES: His Bell was much more Ipswich, Mariner won the FA Cup them and also played for Chelsea,
played for Tottenham, Norwich and toothless grin and than a workhorse. against Arsenal in ‘78 and scored AC Milan and West Ham. He was
Sheffield United, and managed the TREVOR CHERRY: joyous jig are an The Manchester City in the UEFA Cup final victory over later a TV pundit with Ian St John
Blades. Peters suffered Alzheimer’s The versatile abiding image of midfielder was a thoroughbred. AZ Alkmaar in ‘81. In 35 England on “Saint & Greavsie”. He died on
disease and died at 76 on defender, who the ‘66 World Cup Instrumental when City lifted the games, he netted 13 goals, one in September 19, 2021, at 81.
December 21, 2019. died at 72 on April celebrations. Stiles League title in 1968 and FA Cup a the ‘82 World Cup in Spain in a 3-1
29, 2020, won played his part and was year later, he also won the 1970 win over France. He died on July 9, We also said farewell to:
PETER BONETTI: 27 England caps back at Wembley two years later European Cup Winners’ Cup, the 2021, at 68 with brain cancer. goalkeeper Tony Waiters
Nicknamed “The and once skippered the as Manchester United became year he collected the first of two (November 10, 2020 at 83);
Cat” due to his Three Lions. He was controversially the first English side to win the League Cup-winning medals. He TERRY COOPER: inside-forward Albert Quixall
agility, the keeper sent off in Argentina in 1977 European Cup, beating Benfica. made 501 City appearances, won The left-back (November 12, 2020 at 87);
was a member of after fouling, then being punched A tenacious midfielder, manager 48 England caps, scoring nine played every centre-back Peter Swan (January
England’s ‘66 World Cup by, Daniel Bertoni, who was Alf Ramsey had to defend Stiles’ goals, and was in the Mexico ‘70 minute of 20, 2021 at 84); defender Derek
squad and made 729 appearances also dismissed. Cherry became tackle against France in the ‘66 squad. He died on January 5, 2021, England’s four Ufton (March 27, 2021, at 92);
for Chelsea. He was the scapegoat Leeds’ captain and amassed tournament after some FA ‘Blazers’ at 74. matches at the ‘70 winger Doug Holden (April 7,
when England were beaten by 486 appearances for them, the called for him to be dropped as World Cup. He scored 2021 at 90) and right-back John
West Germany in the quarter-finals highlight being the 1974 League punishment. Stiles died at 78, FRANK Leeds’ winner in the ‘68 League Angus (June 8, 2021, at 82).
of Mexico ‘70. Gordon Banks title win. He was manager of another Alzheimer’s victim, on WORTHINGTON: Cup final against Arsenal to Waiters, Ouixall and Holden each
was out with a stomach bug and Bradford at the time of the 1985 October 30, 2020. He scored once A striker with all secure their first major honour. A won five caps, Swan 19 and Ufton
Bonetti came in. Questions were Valley Parade fire tragedy. in 28 England appearances. the tricks and flicks, year later, he was a League title and Angus one.
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T’S been a long time but they’re back! As normal, print
deadlines mean we’ve had to use squad members from
Andorra’s September games, but that doesn’t stop the
fun: while away some time by finding the surnames of the
Andorra squad hidden in the Wordsearch grid. If there are
Josep GOMES Inter Escaldes 3 Garcia’s in the squad, there are 3 Garcia’s in the square!
Francisco PIRES Engordany
IKER Villarreal
Ildefons LIMA Inter Escaldes N U F C A I C R A G R U B I O
Marc GARCIA CF Montañesa F E R N A N D E Z U Z Q R S M
Emili GARCIA Inter Escaldes
Moisés SAN NICOLÁS Atlètic Escaldes Z E N I T R A M B V I E I R A
Chus RUBIO Atlètic Escaldes S X O V Z I R I W I V T S Y R
Max LLOVERA EC Granollers
Joan CERVÓS Prat T O O N G E O P A E W S E V T
Christian GARCIA UE Santa Coloma P E V R P O Z I K E R Y J D I
Sergi MORENO Inter Escaldes X X Z R N P M R U B C N B G N
Ludovic CLEMENTE Inter Escaldes P I S H E A R E R M F R Q A E
Jordi RUBIO Inter Escaldes
Marc VALES Sandefjord M C A B R C L S S T U A I R Z
Marcio VIEIRA Monzón A T T Z E H C N A S R C B C C
Xavier VIEIRA Atlètic Escaldes
Marc REBÉS FC Santa Coloma O R A C A U R V I E R A D I R
A A N A R I E I V A S E L A V
Cristian MARTÍNEZ Inter Escaldes
Victor BERNAT UE Santa Coloma M O R E N O F O G L S E B E R
Aaron SÁNCHEZ Engordany I Z E A B M L E T N E M E L C
Alex MARTÍNEZ FC Santa Coloma
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1 Whilst playing for an English
club, who became the oldest
player at 34 years and 63 days
4 The home ground of which
newly promoted League 2 side
is situated in Gander Green Lane?
8 Who scored the only goal in
last season’s FA Cup final?
to score a Champions league
hat-trick, doing so v Sevilla in
December 2020? 5 Which West Brom player was in
England’s squad for the recent
9 Which 3 countries will jointly
host the 2026 World Cup?
2 FC Sheriff Tiraspol have won
Euro 2020 Championships?
10 I was born in Eastwood,
Notts in 1955, winning the
19 out of the last 21 league
titles in which European country? 6 Which Championship side
knocked Everton out of this
season’s EFL Cup on penalties?
European Cup whilst with Nottm
Forest. I also played for Arsenal and
1FC Koln, winning 42 England caps
3 American Lynden Gooch
scored the only goal in the
7 In which country will the final
between 1978 and 1986. Who am I?
13
final of which domestic trophy, of the inaugural Europa
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