Thursday 30 June 2011

Rowdies Video - Former Rowdie Ed Austin


Former original Rowdie Ed Austin talks about his memories of the Fourth of July at Tampa Stadium, the rivalry with the Strikers and more.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1992 Rowdies

The 1992 Rowdies accept some kind of letter, with Steve Wegerle, Martin Hill, ?, Tom Traxler (Equipment Manager), Giles Hooper and Ken Fogarty.
Does anyone know who the person is in the suit? - If so, please email me, thanks.
Many thanks to Ken Fogarty for this photo.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Comets Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Baltimore Comets, played on June 28th, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 6-1.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wicks

Steve Wicks wins the header, over the NASL All-Stars, during the Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series in 1986 at Tampa Stadium.

1993 Rowdies Teamphoto

The 1993 Rowdies teamphoto, Back Row (L to R): Steve Glickman (Trainer), Eric Ravndal, Kurt Keefer, Kevin Sloan, Derek Backman, David Vaudreuil, Steve Trittschuch, Matt Knowles, Perry Van Der Beck, Dan Donigan, Jean Harbor, Pierre Morice, Tommy Reasoner.
Front Row (L to R): ?, Brett Phillips, Michael Brady, Terry Rowe, Ken Fogarty (Head Coach), Jimmmy McGeough, Gerard Gregoire, Paul Dougherty, Brad Smith, Billy Andracki.
Many thanks to Ken Fogarty for this photo.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Roe and Ken Schields

Peter Roe and trainer Ken Schields at the recent Rowdies Reunion.
Many thanks to Farrukh Quraishi for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Terry Moore

Terry Moore challenges Vancouver Whitecaps' Ray Hankin in 1982, with goalkeeper Jack Brand keeping an eye on the proceedings.

Rowdies Press Photos - David Mehmet

David Mehmet, 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Robbie James

Robbie James competes for the ball with NASL All-Stars' Barry Wallace, during the Coca-Cola Classic International Soccer Series in 1986 at Tampa Stadium.

Monday 27 June 2011

Rowdies Video - Former Rowdie Neill Roberts


Former Rowdies forward Neill Roberts talks about his memories of the Fourth of July at Tampa Stadium, the rivalry with the Strikers and more.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ken Fogarty and Rodney Marsh

Coach Ken Fogarty and GM Rodney Marsh outside the players' entrance in 1993.
Many thanks to Ken Fogarty for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Luis Fernando

Jacksonville Tea Men's Nino Zec and Jack Carmichael sandwich Luis Fernando, during a game at Tampa Stadium in 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose in action, 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Ken Fogarty and Terry Moore

An excellent photo from a 1982 game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, with future Rowdie Ken Fogarty and Terry Moore going toe to toe, with Njego Pesa in the background.
Many thanks to Ken Fogarty for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Barnes, Ray Hudson and Ken Fogarty

Peter Barnes, Ray Hudson and Ken Fogarty pose before a 1990 APSL game at Tampa Stadium.
Many thanks to Ken Fogarty for this photo.
Photo credit: International Soccer Archives.

Friday 24 June 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Rowdies Celebrate A Goal

The Rowdies celebrate during the 2011 season opener against the Montreal Impact at Al Lang Stadium.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Rodney Marsh and Francisco Marcos

Rodney Marsh and Francisco Marcos, pictured recently at the Rowdies Reunion.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Wes McLeod, 1981.

Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic

Petar Baralic fights off Dallas Tornado's defender Willie Lippens, at Tampa Stadium in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs. Stars Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the St. Louis Stars, played on June 21st, 1975, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 2-1.

Thursday 23 June 2011

Rowdies Video - Former Rowdies GK Mike Coons

Former Rowdies goalkeeper Mike Coons talks about his memories of the Fourth of July at Tampa Stadium, the rivalry with the Strikers and more.

Tampa Bay Rowdies Alumni Group

On Facebook I help run the Tampa Bay Rowdies Alumni Group, which is only for former and present players, coaches, team administrators, their family members and of course The Wowdies. Where they can link up with former team mates, and relive the great days of the Rowdies.
If you (one of the above), want to join please, just click on the Alumni logo. You have to be a member of Facebook to join. Thanks.

Wednesday 22 June 2011

Rowdies Snap Shots - Steve Wegerle

Steve and Sheryl Wegerle, pictured recently at the Rowdies Reunion.

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Goalkeeper Winston DuBose tries to catch the referee's attention, as Mike Connell is down, in 1981 at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Malcolm Linton

Malcolm Linton seen here playing for the LA Aztecs in 1976, against the San Diego Jaws. Malcolm's move to the Aztecs came as a big shock to most Rowdies fans, as he had been one of the main stars of the 1975 Championship team, and was also a member of the Rowdies 1976 NASL Indoor Championship team. 

Tuesday 21 June 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tommy Smith 1973-73 FKS Publishers Card

Tommy Smith's 1973-73 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Liverpool.

Rowdies Press Photos - Perry Van Der Beck

Perry Van Der Beck clears the ball away from Chicago Sting's Dave Huson, in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh in action at Giants Stadium in 1977, with Stewart Jump behind him.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Mike Connell and Stewart Scullion


Stewart Scullion and Mike Connell, at Tampa International Airport on the evening of 26th August, 1975, when the Rowdies arrived back in town after winning Soccer Bowl '75.

Many thanks to Dan Perez.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Wes McLeod 1981 NIKE Poster

A NIKE poster of Wes McLeod, these were given away inside the Rowdies' KICK magazine, for the game against the LA Aztecs, played on 1st August, 1981.

Monday 20 June 2011

Rowdies Video - Mike Connell

Iron Mike Connell talks about his memories of the Fourth of July at Tampa Stadium, the rivalry with the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers and more.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Reno Manne

A recent photo of Reno Manne, who guested for the Rowdies in 1991 in some Exhibition Games.
Many thanks to Jennifer Miles for this photo.

Rowdies vs. Carolina Railhawks

Carolina Railhawks 3 vs. Rowdies 1
The Rowdies dropped a 3-1 decision to the Carolina RailHawks Saturday night at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. The win marked the eighth consecutive victory for the RailHawks and extended Carolina's unbeaten streak to 11 straight.
 "It is a disappointing loss," said Rowdies head coach Ricky Hill. "It is a 90 minute game and I ask our team to maintain concentration for the duration of the game. I thought we had a decent performance in the first half, but that means nothing because we did not sustain it in the final 45 minutes."
 The Rowdies scored first on a goal by forward Warren Ukah in the 18th minute, his second of the season. Midfielder Tsuyoshi Yoshitake fired a shot that was saved by Knighton, but the rebound bounced to Ukah, who deposited it into the back of the net.
 Carolina responded in the 36th minute as Matt Watson put a shot behind Rowdies goalkeeper Jeff Attinella to tie the match at 1. The goal marked Watson's second of the season and came on a pass from forward Etienne Barbara for his league-leading sixth assist of the year.
 Forward Mike Ambersley had the Rowdies' best chance in the second half. In the 59th minute, he flicked the ball past Knighton before colliding with the Carolina goalkeeper, but the ball trickled just outside the far post.
 Carolina took its first lead of the contest as Barbara scored his league-leading 13th goal of the season with a score in the 69th minute. The RailHawks put the game away in injury time when Barbara fed second half sub Allan Russell for the final goal.

Lineups:
Rowdies Lineup: Attinella, Sanfilippo (Captain), Hayes, Arango, Watson-Siriboe, Savage, Yoshitake, Gyorio, Millien (Clare 81'), Ukah (King 73'), Ambersley
Carolina RailHawks Lineup: Knighton, Rusin (Captain), Krause, Low, Franks, Nurse, Watson, Steele, Zimmerman, Campos (Russell 81'), Barbara

Scoring Summary:Rowdies: Warren Ukah - 18th minute
Railhawks: Matt Watson - 36th minute (assisted by Etienne Barbara)
Railhawks: Etienne Barbara - 69th minute
Railhawks: Allan Russell - 90th+ minute (assisted by Etienne Barbara)

Saturday 18 June 2011

Rowdies Memorabilia - Tony Towers 1972-73 FKS Publishers Card

Tony Towers' 1972-73 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at Manchester City.

Rowdies Press Photos - Jan Van Der Veen

Jan Van Der Veen attempts a pass during the Rowdies 4-5 loss to the New York Cosmos in 1983, at Tampa Stadium.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu moves in for a shot at goal against Tulsa Roughnecks' Terry Moore, at Tampa Stadium in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rowdies vs. Sting Indoor Action

With Rowdies' goalkeeper Kevin Clinton down and out of position, Wes McLeod covers the goal, preventing Chicago Sting's Derek Spalding  from scoring, with Manny Andruszewski in the middle of the action. From the indoor game played on December 26th, 1980, the Rowdies lost the game 5-9.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mike Ambersley

Mike Ambersley's 2011 Rowdies mugshot.

Friday 17 June 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Jurgen Stars

Rowdies' 'keeper Jurgen Stars and Neill Roberts look on helpless, as Chicago Sting's Tasso Koutsoukas celebrates as he cuts the Rowdies' lead to 8-7, during the indoor game, played on February 14th, 1982 in Chicago. The Rowdies would eventually lose the game 9-10.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Peter Ward and Cornelia Corbett

Peter Ward and former Rowdies owner Cornelia Corbett at the recent Rowdies Reunion.

Rowdies Press Photos - Mark Karpun

Mark Karpun celebrates scoring against Team America at Tampa Stadium in 1983.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Nogly

Former Rowdies and San Jose Earthquakes' goalkeeper Mike Hewitt stops Peter Nogly from scoring during a game in 1982.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Tornado Game Report

A newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Dallas Tornado, played on June 20th, 1975, at Texas Stadium. The Rowdies lost 0-1.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod and Carlos Babington

Chicago Sting's Rudy Glenn and Mark Simanton wait for their chance to get the ball away from Wes McLeod and Carlos Babington, at Tampa Stadium in 1982.

Rowdies Press Photos - Arnie Mausser

Arnie Mausser collects the ball during a LA Aztecs' attack, with Stewart Jump, Mark Lindsay and Derek Smethurst also pictured, at El Camino College in 1976.

Thursday 16 June 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Roy Wegerle

Roy Wegerle goes high, as Chicago Sting's Dave Huson goes low, during a game in 1984 at Tampa Stadium.

Wednesday 15 June 2011

Rowdies Video - Former Rowdie Farrukh Quraishi


Farrukh Quraishi talks about his memories of the Fourth of July at Tampa Stadium, the rivalry with the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers and more.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Paul Hammond


Paul Hammond, at Tampa International Airport on the evening of 26th August, 1975, when the Rowdies arrived back in town after winning Soccer Bowl '75.

Many thanks to Dan Perez for these excellent photos.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Nogly

Peter Nogly wins the ball over Toronto Blizzard's defenders Conny Karlsson and Randy Ragan, at Tampa Stadium in 1983.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1975 Rowdies vs Atoms Game Report

Another newspaper clipping from the Rowdies game against the Philadelphia Atoms, played on June 13th, 1975, at Veterans Stadium. The Rowdies won 2-1.

Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst clears a Washington Diplomats' attack, with goalie Arnie Mausser and Ringo Cantillo covering behind, at Tampa Stadium in 1976.
Many thanks to Dave Morrison.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Chicago Sting's Dave Huson tries to catch Steve Wegerle, in 1984.

Monday 13 June 2011

Rowdies Press Photos - Winston DuBose

Winston DuBose makes a high catch, over Detroit Express' Sam Oates, with Barry Kitchener covering, in 1979.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1979 Rowdies Ticket Stub

A ticket stub that states a game against the Oakland Stompers on July 14th, 1979. The Stompers only existed for the 1978 NASL season. So, this must be a misprint, as the Rowdies played the Edmonton Drillers on this date. The Rowdies won that game 1-0.
Many thanks to George Rocheleau.

Rowdies Press Photos - Peter Nogly

Peter Nogly outjumps San Jose Earthquakes' Tony Powell in 1982.