It’s John Barnes’ birthday today. So here he is in his prime, casually ruining the reputations of right-backs across the country...

It’s John Barnes’ birthday. So start your day with 35 seconds of musical bliss. “You’ve got to hold and give…”

TELLY GOLD: Football Focus discusses the sensational sacking of Big Ron, and the arrival of Alex Ferguson, at Manchester United 39 years ago today. Will the Scot bring success? Steve Rider and Bob Wilson discuss the headline news from Old Trafford...

It’s Connor Sammon’s birthday. Wonder if he’s getting a pizza for dinner. He absolutely fucking loved this MOTM award.

To mark Jean-Pierre Papin’s birthday, here’s 57s of him giving goalkeepers sleepless nights…

This week in 2008: A 33-year-old Alessandro Del Piero doing bits in the Bernabeu. You’ve still got it, old son.

It’s anniversary of one of the most underrated own goals of all time: Terry Wilson vs Sheffield Wednesday, 1989. If in doubt, welly it out.

It’s 33 years since Rangers stunned Leeds at Elland Road. So much to see here: - Mark Hateley’s magnificent mullet - An all-time classic Rangers kit - Brilliant Brian Moore commentary - Big man, little man up top - A sensational diving header

40 years ago in Naples: Maradona. Juventus. Genius.

35 years ago at Meadow Lane: Trevor Morley hits the ball with force of a thousand suns.

It’s Pablo Aimar’s birthday today. You remember him. Argentina. Playmaker. Championship Manager legend. Anyway, here’s 160 seconds of him showing total disregard for his fellow professionals.

Sweet mercy. This tremendous volley from veteran Trevor Francis is 37 years old today. Watch yourself, old son. You could put your back out spinning like that…

It’s a day of celebration for the Champ Man universe. 45 years ago today a wonderkid was born. You couldn’t pronounce it, but you’d never forget his name. Happy Birthday, Kennedy. Thank you for all the goals and the glory.

It’s the 50th anniversary of this iconic moment in English football. Franny Lee and Norman Hunter have a difference of opinion at the Baseball Ground. Bring yer dinner.

Happy 28th birthday to Champ Man 97/98. The game that introduced me to The Greatest Player That Ever Lived. Arise ye, Sir Tommy of Svindal. Together we conquered the world.

It’s Diego Maradona’s birthday today. You remember him. A genius. Whatever the weather.

It’s 30 years since Dean Windass scored one of the Greatest Goals in Football League History. Goodness me. He should have been top 3 in the Ballon d’Or for this.

This week in 1989: Manchester City are losing at Chelsea in injury time… … then Clive Allen uncorks this proper ripsnorter on his right foot. Great hit. Great kit. And great limbs in the away end too.

It’s the anniversary of this outrageous skill from David Ginola in 1996. Magnifique, old son. Magnifique.

Today the Pro Evo universe unites to celebrate a legend. Happy Birthday to Obafemi Martins and your blistering acceleration.

It’s 30 years since Dean Windass scored one of the Greatest Goals in Football League History. Goodness me. He should have been top 3 in the Ballon d’Or for this.

41 years ago in the Milan derby: Mark Hateley scores the most bullet of bullet headers to win it for the Rossoneri. That’s one hell of a leap, son. Like a salmon on a bouncy castle.

Happy Birthday to Glenn Hoddle. A genius with the ball at his feet, and the mic in his hand.

It’s Glenn Hoddle’s birthday today, so here he is weaving his magic for Monaco in the late 80s. Tres bien Monsieur Hoddle. Tres bien indeed.

It’s 34 years since Brian McClair scored one of the most appalling goals in English football history. You can keep your Tiki Taka. This is the Beautiful Game at its finest.

Nine years since these disturbing scenes at Halesowen. By the letter of the law, that’s probably a red card offence…

On Barry Davies’ birthday, let’s remember some of the finest football commentary of all time. Dennis Bergkamp. France 98. Poetry.

A crafty Christian Vieri finish from this week in 1997. Show a bit of common decency, pal. You’ve got no business shooting from there. No business at all.

Nine years to the day since Victor Anichebe spoke from the heart. Wonderful words. Just wonderful.

What were we watching this week in 2001? Drama at its finest.

On Arsene Wenger’s birthday, a reminder of his epic confrontations with his arch-nemesis over the years. We’re not talking Sir Alex. Or Jose. But that bastard zip on his big winter coat…

22 years ago today Andy Reid travelled the length of Upton Park, ran out puff, so shitpingered one into the top corner instead. Have it.

It’s the anniversary of a special goal by a very special talent. David “Rocky” Rocastle. Old Trafford. 1991. What extraordinary ability.

Happy Birthday to Sergio Goycoechea. And thank you for your magnificent sticker. 10/10. No notes.

We stand on the shoulders of giants…

George Weah leaves Juve’s defence face down in the dirt 30 years ago today. Just another Serie A Sunday in the 90s.

This week in 1996: “Right, everyone. Listen up. We’ve got new signing Benito Carbone arriving today. We want to give him a warm Wednesday welcome.” “How about a bowl of plain spaghetti?” “Good start. What else?” “And then we dress Bob up as Pavarotti?” “PERFECT.”

It’s Jorge Campos’ birthday today. You remember him. Madcap Mexican keeper. Fancied himself as a half-decent striker too. Came on as sub for Atlante in 1996 and casually scored this incredible volley. Sensational stuff.

It’s Gabby Agbonlahor’s birthday today. Never too busy to stop for a picture with the fans…

Happy Birthday to Champ Man 01/02. A game that gave us heroes like Duffer, Kennedy, Taribo and Maxim. We built empires upon their shoulders.

28 years ago today: “One night in Rome, we were strong, we had grown. And now I see Ince ready for war, Gazza good as before. We could dance Nobby’s dance. We can dance it in France...”

It’s Ade Akinbiyi’s birthday today. The original false ten.

It’s Lee Trundle’s birthday today. You remember him. Unconventional.

PR in the 90s. The glory years.

Gabriel Batistuta was unstoppable.

The beginning and the end. The Baggio era.

25 years ago today: England lose 1-0 to Germany in the last international at the old Wembley. Didi Hamann scores the winner, Gareth Southgate plays centre mid, and Kevin Keegan resigns in the khazi.

Incredibly, it’s 30 years since Juninho arrived in English football. The Little Fella was greeted at the Riverside by men wearing sombreros, samba music, before playing some keepy-uppy with gaffer Bryan Robson. PR in the 90s. Next level.

24 years ago today: Sven’s England are trailing in injury time, and World Cup qualification hangs in the balance. A set piece offers one last hope. Cue John Motson and a moment of destiny... 💬 “Beckham has virtually played Greece on his own!”