The Dubious Goals Committee
The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect: What if Phil Neville chose to play international cricket?
Not only is Phil Neville a successful footballer, he was also a child cricket prodigy who broke many batting records set by Michael Atherton. His dad, Neville Neville, played for Greenmount Cricket Club in the Bolton Cricket League during the 1980s and while both of his sons, Phil and older brother Gary, were talented batsmen, … Continue reading
The Butterfly Effect: What if Bayern had won in 1999?
1999 is one of those iconic years. And not just because of S Club 7. Soaked in history, mystery and drooling Premier League advocates, it marked what remains the highest point of Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign at Old Trafford. The last European Cup Final of the twentieth century was to be played between two of … Continue reading
The Butterfly Effect: “Oh, that’s over from Collymore”
On April 3 1996, Liverpool and Newcastle engaged in what is widely agreed as being one of the single most exciting games in the history of the Premier League. Newcastle had been coming under increasing pressure as League front-runners following losses to West Ham, Arsenal and Manchester United in recent games. Another defeat could have … Continue reading
The Butterfly Effect: When Harry met Pally
26th November, 1992. I was staying at my Grandad’s house for the night when I heard the news. ‘Fergie has signed Cantona!’ I was told. For some reason I was delighted by this, but I didn’t really know why. Sure, he had skill and class on the pitch like no other player I had seen … Continue reading
The Butterfly Effect: Everton relegated in 1994
On the final day of the 1993/94 season, only one relegation place had been confirmed; that of Swindon Town. Everton was one of five teams fighting to avoid the remaining two places, and, in a complicated mathematical problem that has seen the advent of the “table as it currently stands graphic”, a win over sixth-placed … Continue reading
