| Sir Stanley Matthews | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Stanley Matthews | |
| Date of birth | 1 February 1915 | |
| Place of birth | Hanley, England | |
| Date of death | 23 February 2000 (aged 85) | |
| Place of death | Stoke-on-Trent, England | |
| Playing position | Right wing | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1932-1947 1947-1961 1961-1965 |
Stoke City Blackpool Stoke City Total |
262 (51) 380 (17) 59 (3) 701 (71) |
| National team | ||
| 1934-1957 | England | 54 (11) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 1965-1968 | Port Vale | |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Sir Stanley Matthews, CBE (1 February 1915 — February 23, 2000) was an English football player. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Often regarded as one of the greats of the English game, he was the first footballer to be knighted (and is, as of 2008, the only player to have been knighted while still playing), as well as the first European Footballer of the Year and the first Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. Football is the National sport of England and plays a significant role in English culture. Knight is the English term for a social position originating in the Middle Ages. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The "fr '''Ballon d'Or'''" ( French for " Golden Ball " often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award is an association football The Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year (often called the FWA Footballer of the Year, or simply the Footballer of the Year) is an annual award given Gaining the nicknames The Wizard of the Dribble and The Magician, Matthews retains his reputation as one of the finest dribblers of the ball in the history of association football. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered A teetotaller and vegetarian, he kept fit enough to play at the top level until he was 50 years old, the oldest player ever to play in England's top football division, and did not play his final competitive game until 1970, when he was playing in Malta. See also Prohibition, Temperance movement Teetotalism (or T-total is the practice and promotion of complete Abstinence from Alcoholic beverages Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes Meat (including game and slaughter by-products Fish (including Shellfish and other sea Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Malta, officially the Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta is a European Microstate, comprising an Archipelago of three islands Matthews was also an inaugural inductee to the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 to honour his contribution to the English game. The Hall of Fame is housed at The National Football Museum in Preston, England. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [1]
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Biography
Matthews was born in a terraced house in Seymour Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Stoke-on-Trent ( often abbreviated to Stoke) is a city in Staffordshire, England which forms a linear Conurbation almost 12 miles (19 Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. He was the third of four sons born to local boxer Jack Matthews (aka The Fighting Barber of Hanley), who fostered a sense of discipline, determination and sportsmanship that would serve his son well during his long career.
As a child, Stanley Matthews attended St Luke's School near his home.
A natural right winger, he showed early promise and played for England schoolboys against Wales. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. He signed professional terms with Stoke City in 1932. Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. His international debut came in 1934, scoring for the England side which beat Wales 4-0. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. Shortly after this, he was condemned in the Daily Mail:
"I saw Matthews play just as moderately in the recent inter-League match, exhibiting the same slowness and hesitation. The Daily Mail is a British newspaper currently published in a tabloid format Perhaps he lacks the big match temperament. "
The inaccuracy of this appraisal was soon illustrated by Matthews's hat-trick for 10-man England in a game against Czechoslovakia in 1937. A hat-trick in Sports is associated with succeeding at anything three times in three consecutive attempts The Czechoslovakia national football team was the national football team of Czechoslovakia, before the country was split into the Czech Republic Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
In 1938, Matthews asked for a transfer, causing a public outcry in Stoke. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. More than 3,000 fans attended a protest meeting and a further 1,000 marched outside the ground with placards. Matthews stayed.
The Second World War interrupted his career, during which time he served in the Royal Air Force and was stationed near Blackpool. Blackpool (/ˈblækˌpul is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. Surviving records show that he played as a guest for clubs such as Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Manchester United, Wrexham, Arsenal, Greenock Morton, Stenhousemuir and Rangers during this time. Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 and located in the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. Crewe Alexandra Football Club are an English football team based at Gresty Road in Crewe, Cheshire, England and nicknamed The Railwaymen Wrexham Association Football Club (Clwb Pêl-droed Wrecsam nicknamed The Red Dragons, or more traditionally The Robins, their previous nickname are a professional Greenock Morton Football Club are a football team who currently play in the Irn-Bru sponsored Scottish Football League First Division. Stenhousemuir Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the small town of Stenhousemuir. Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. He even appeared for a Scots XI. After the war, he fell out with Stoke and was transferred to Blackpool on May 10, 1947 for £11,500 at the age of 32. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [1]
He won the inaugural Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award in 1948. The Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year (often called the FWA Footballer of the Year, or simply the Footballer of the Year) is an annual award given Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. His link-up with Stan Mortensen was very profitable, and Matthews won an FA Cup winners medal in 1953 - a match subsequently dubbed the 'Matthews Final' in which, despite Mortensen's hat-trick, his outstanding dribbling in the last 30 minutes of the match when Blackpool were 3-1 down more than contributed to his finally earning the medal which had eluded him in the finals of 1948 and 1951. Stanley Harding Mortensen ( 26 May 1921 — 22 May 1991) commonly referred to as Stan Mortensen, was an English professional The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Match summary Matthews inspired his team to come from 3&ndash1 down against Bolton Wanderers to win 4&ndash3 and on a personal note he claimed the trophy that had eluded him The 1948 FA Cup Final was contested by Manchester United and Blackpool at Wembley Stadium on 24 April 1948. The 1951 FA Cup Final was contested by Newcastle United and Blackpool at Wembley on 28 April 1951. With Blackpool spending the entire 1950s in England's top division, including a highest-ever finish of second in 1956, the decade was the most successful in the club's history to date. Matthews was at the club throughout the 50s as was goalkeeper George Farm, forward Jackie Mudie and outside left Bill Perry. George Neil Farm ( July 13 1924 — July 18 2004) was a Scottish professional football goalkeeper and manager John "Jackie" Knight Mudie ( 10 April 1930 — 2 March 1992) was a Scottish international footballer who William "Bill" Perry ( September 10 1930 &ndash September 27, 2007) was a South African born English professional
In 1950, Matthews only played in one World Cup game (a 1-0 defeat against Spain). Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from June 24 to July 16, was the fourth staging of the World Cup and the first staged in 12 years due to World The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish
In total, Matthews made 54 official England appearances scoring 11 goals (as well as 29 unofficial wartime appearances with 2 goals). His England career is the longest of any player ever to play for the side, stretching from his debut on September 29, 1934 to his last appearance on May 15, 1957, almost 23 years later, an appearance which, as of 2006, makes him the oldest player ever to appear for England. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) His importance to the team is exemplified by the post-war circumstances he found himself in. He was excluded from the team for most of the 1946-47 season in favour of another England great - Tom Finney. Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sir Thomas Finney, OBE (born 5 April 1922, Preston, Lancashire) is a former English footballer famous for his He returned to the team in triumph, however, as England beat Portugal 10-0. The Portugal national football team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF finishing 4th at the last World Cup. A year later, he ran the Italian left-back ragged, helping England to a 4-0 win in Turin. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring
At the Football World Cup 1954 in Switzerland, England found themselves struggling against Belgium, so Matthews promptly switched to inside-forward, galvanised the team, and helped them to a 4-4 draw. The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the World Cup was held in Switzerland from June 16 to July 4. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing
Matthews travelled to various parts of the globe to take part in exhibition matches and was famous world-wide. For example, he attracted a large crowd at Hartleyvale in Cape Town when he appeared there in about 1956.
In 1956, Matthews won the first-ever European Footballer of the Year (Balon d'Or) award, and the following year was awarded a CBE in the New Year's honours list. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The "fr '''Ballon d'Or'''" ( French for " Golden Ball " often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award is an association football The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V.
In 1961 (aged 46) he rejoined his home town club, Stoke City. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The following season, Stoke City won the English Second Division Championship and he was voted Footballer of the Year for the second time in his career. He remained with Stoke City until the end of his playing career, appearing in his final game on February 6, 1965, just after his 50th birthday, when he played for the first time in 12 months owing to a knee injury, setting up the equaliser for his team. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Even at the age of 50, he always claimed that he had retired 'too early'. A testimonial game in honour of Sir Stanley was played in April 1965 at the Victoria Ground, where 35,000 people watched a 10-goal thriller against a World XI side that included greats such as Lev Yashin, Josef Masopust, Ferenc Puskás and Alfredo Di Stéfano. Lev Ivanovich Yashin (Лев Ива́нович Я́шин (22 October 1929 – 20 March 1990 was a Russian Soviet football goalkeeper, considered by many to be Josef Masopust (born February 9, 1931 in Most) is a Czechoslovakian former football player and coach Ferenc Purczeld Biró ( 2 April 1927 &ndash 17 November 2006) or "Ferenc Puskás", was a legendary Hungarian Alfredo di Stéfano Laulhé (born 4 July 1926 in Barracas, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine - Spanish former footballer and Stanley was carried shoulder-high from the field at full-time. [2] Also in 1965, he became the first football player to be knighted for services to sport. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. He received a FIFA Gold Merit Order in 1992. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
After playing 698 games in the Football League, Matthews managed Stoke's rivals Port Vale (1965-1968), during which time it was alleged that illegal payments were made to players. The Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs Port Vale Football Club are an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Port Vale were expelled, but subsequently re-instated to the Football League. After this he moved to Malta, where he coached Hibernians, also playing for them until he was 55. Malta, officially the Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta is a European Microstate, comprising an Archipelago of three islands Hibernians FC is a Maltese football club playing in the town of Paola Malta. He played for numerous local sides, meaning that he was still running down the wing in his 60s. He also coached "Stan's Men" in Soweto, South Africa, and in Canada. Soweto is an urban area in the City of Johannesburg, in Gauteng, South Africa. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page He even played in a charity match at Grangemouth as late as 1981. Grangemouth is a town and former Burgh in the council area of Falkirk, Scotland, and formerly in the County of Stirling. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981
During his career he gained respect, not only as a great player, but also as a gentleman. This is exemplified by the fact that despite playing in nearly seven hundred league games, he was never booked.
He died in February 2000, just after his 85th birthday, and was cremated following a funeral service in Stoke a week after his death. His funeral was attended by many footballing greats, and his ashes were buried beneath the centre circle of the Britannia Stadium (Stoke City's home since their relocation from the Victoria Ground in 1997). The Britannia Stadium is a Football Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, England. For Hartlepool United FC 's ground see Victoria Park Hartlepool The Victoria Ground was the home ground of Stoke City F Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
Matthews was made an Inaugural Inductee of the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 in recognition of his talents. The Hall of Fame is housed at The National Football Museum in Preston, England.
"When Sir Stan died in January [sic], 2000, at the age of 85, more than 100,000 people lined the streets of Stoke-on-Trent to pay tribute. As the cortege wound its way along the 12-mile route, employees downed tools and schoolchildren stood motionless to witness his final passing. " (The Sentinel, November 19, 2005)
There is a statue of Matthews outside Stoke City's Britannia Stadium and another in the centre of Hanley. The dedication on the former reads: His name is symbolic of the beauty of the game, his fame timeless and international, his sportsmanship and modesty universally acclaimed. A magical player, of the people, for the people.
February 1 has been made an unofficial 'Sir Stanley Matthews Day', one of the themes of which is to promote dress-down days in which staff in offices are encouraged to come to work in football shirts. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen The idea is to 'Wear it with Pride for Sir Stan' to raise money for the The Stanley Matthews Foundation which provides sports opportunities for under-privileged young people in the Stoke-on-Trent area, although this hopes to be expanded in the future. In 2007 a badge in the shape of his number "7" was introduced to replace the wearing of sports shirts.
Honours
Blackpool
- FA Cup winner: 1953
- European Footballer of the Year: 1956
Stoke City (second spell)
- Football League Second Division championship: 1962/63
Post-retirement
Statistics
| Club Performance | League | Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| England | League | FA Cup | Total | |||||
| 1931-32 | Stoke City | Second Division | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 1932-33 | 15 | 1 | ||||||
| 1933-34 | First Division | 29 | 11 | |||||
| 1934-35 | 36 | 10 | ||||||
| 1935-36 | 40 | 10 | ||||||
| 1936-37 | 40 | 7 | ||||||
| 1937-38 | 38 | 6 | ||||||
| 1938-39 | 36 | 2 | ||||||
| 1939-40 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 1946-47 | 20 | 4 | ||||||
| 1947-48 | Blackpool | First Division | 33 | 1 | ||||
| 1948-49 | 25 | 3 | ||||||
| 1949-50 | 31 | 0 | ||||||
| 1950-51 | 36 | 0 | ||||||
| 1951-52 | 18 | 1 | ||||||
| 1952-53 | 20 | 4 | ||||||
| 1953-54 | 30 | 2 | ||||||
| 1954-55 | 34 | 1 | ||||||
| 1955-56 | 36 | 3 | ||||||
| 1956-57 | 25 | 2 | ||||||
| 1957-58 | 28 | 0 | ||||||
| 1958-59 | 19 | 0 | ||||||
| 1959-60 | 15 | 0 | ||||||
| 1960-61 | 27 | 0 | ||||||
| 1961-62 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 1961-62 | Stoke City | Second Division | 18 | 2 | ||||
| 1962-63 | 31 | 1 | ||||||
| 1963-64 | First Division | 9 | 0 | |||||
| 1964-65 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | England | 697 | 71 | |||||
| Career Total | 697 | 71 | ||||||
Quotes
"You're 32, do you think you can make it for another couple of years?" - Blackpool manager Joe Smith, in 1947. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The 1952-53 season was the 73rd season of competitive football in England. The "fr '''Ballon d'Or'''" ( French for " Golden Ball " often referred to as the European Footballer of the Year award is an association football From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Statistics of The Football League in season 1931 / 1932. League Standings First Division Second Division Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. Statistics of The Football League in season 1932 / 1933. League Standings First Division Second Division Statistics of The Football League in season 1933 / 1934. League Standings First Division Second Division The Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League between 1993 and 2004 and the highest division of English football overall between Statistics of The Football League in season 1934 / 1935. League Standings First Division Second Division Statistics of The Football League in season 1935 / 1936. League Standings First Division Second Division Statistics of The Football League in season 1936 / 1937. League Standings First Division Second Division Statistics of The Football League in season 1937 / 1938. 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League Standings First Division Second Division Third Division The Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League between 1993 and 2004 and the highest division of English football overall between Statistics of The Football League in season 1964 / 1965. League Standings First Division Second Division Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
"The man who taught us the way football should be played" - Pelé
"I grew up in an era when he was a god to those of us who aspired to play the game. He was a true gentleman and we shall never see his like again" - Brian Clough
"It is not just in England where his name is famous. Brian Howard Clough, OBE ( 21 March, 1935 – 20 September, 2004) was a successful footballer and subsequently football All over the world he is regarded as a true football genius" - Berti Vogts
"For me this man probably had the greatest name of any player ever, certainly in Britain. Hans-Hubert "Berti" Vogts (bɛɹtiː foːgts (born 30 December, 1946 in Büttgen, near Düsseldorf, Germany) is a I don't think anyone since had a name so synonymous with football in England" - Gordon Banks
"He [Stanley Matthews] told me that he used to play for just twenty pounds a week. Gordon Banks, OBE (born 30 December, 1937 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) is a former English footballer Today he would be worth all the money in the Bank of England" - Gianfranco Zola
Trivia
- When England beat Scotland 7-2 in 1955, the 40-year-old Matthews created five of the goals. Gianfranco Zola OBE (born July 5, 1966 in Oliena, Sardinia) is a retired Italian footballer Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Duncan Edwards was making his England debut; when Matthews made his, Edwards had not even been born. Duncan Edwards (1 October 1936 &ndash 21 February 1958 was an English footballer who played for Manchester United and the England national team
- Sir Stan once said that only by the 1990s had the art of dribbling been reinstated in the English game, praising the likes of Steve McManaman and Ryan Giggs. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Steven "Steve" McManaman (born 11 February 1972 in Bootle, Merseyside, England) is an English former footballer of the Ryan Joseph Giggs OBE (born Ryan Joseph Wilson on 29 November 1973 in Ely, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
- The Stanley Matthews Collection is held by the National Football Museum. The National Football Museum is a Museum in Preston, England, founded to preserve conserve and interpret several important collections of Association
- Matthews' son, also named Stanley, was a tennis player, Wimbledon Boy's Champion in 1962 and a professional of that sport in the 1970s. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious The Championships Wimbledon Open Era Champions Main Junior Gentlemen's Singles See List of Wimbledon Gentlemen's Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- A statue of Sir Stanley is situated in Hanley, in the centre of the main shopping district. The ball from the statue has been stolen a number of times.
- Sir Stanley once managed non-league club Walton & Hersham F.C. for a short period. Walton & Hersham FC are an English football club who are currently members of the Isthmian League Division One South.
- During an international against Italy in 1948, with England 4-0 up, Matthews went on a run to the corner flag to waste time. On getting there, he wiped the sweat from his hands on his shorts, and before his marker could arrive, pushed his hair back into place. People in the crowd believed Matthews had been audacious enough to pull a comb from his shorts pocket and comb his hair. As revealed in his autobiography, this legend followed Sir Stanley throughout his lifetime.
Notes
- ^ Calley, Roy (1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Sport.
- ^ Sir Stanley Matthews' Testimonial remembered. BBC News (2005). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
References
- Matthews, S (2000), "My Autobiography; The Way It Was", Headline, London
- The Sentinel - North Staffordshire's daily newspaper
- Matthews' profile at Neil Brown's player database
External links
- A Short Profile
- Stan!
- The Matthews Final
- The Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation
- Hall of Fame/stanleymatthews.htm English Football Hall of Fame Profile
- The Farewell Match
- A photograph of Stanley Matthews reunited with Bill Perry and the FA Cup
| Preceded by new creation |
European Footballer of the Year 1956 |
Succeeded by Alfredo Di Stéfano |
| Preceded by new creation |
Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year 1948 |
Succeeded by Johnny Carey |
| Preceded by Jimmy Adamson |
Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year 1963 |
Succeeded by Bobby Moore |
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