What is the biggest what if for your club? A player that didn't sign? A missed penalty that changed everything? An offside goal that cost a big game? What sliding doors moment can you think of for your team?

A trip to my parents turned into a retro football treasure trove! Found old shirts, books & stuff I'd forgotten about. It’s amazing what you find. What old football stuff have you found after a trip to the attic or the parents? #RetroFootball #FootballNostalgia

My new book is out! From classic kits to Saint & Greavise Football brawls & Jossy's Giants Retro gaming to Subbuteo & more: Available now here: amzn.to/47M60W8 Please share for me! Thanks Gary #RetroFootball #90sNostalgia #FootballBooks #80snostalgia

The launch date is approaching! Very excited about my new book, which will be released this month. From teams to good to go down to Escape to Victory via football management computer games and Jossy's Giants. Get ready for some serious nostalgia! Please share this post.

Been away from here for a while. How is everyone finding it? Are you still posting elsewhere? Does this still feel like a different place to the others? Let me know.

Now here's a game that I've never played before. Spain & Real Madrid star Emilio "the vulture" Butragueño had his own "Futbol" game n 1988. It was made by Ocean and for Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC. Anyone out there ever played it? #retrogaming #80s

April 1993. Shoot previewed the Coca Cola Cup final between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday. Wright vs. Bright But what was Ian's amazing confession? And what was the truth about Warhurst? #AFC #SWFC

April 1993. Shoot previewed the Coca Cola Cup final between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday. Wright vs. Bright But what was Ian's amazing confession? And what was the truth about Warhurst? #AFC #SWFC

Adidas produced some incredible kits for the 1984/85 season. What a collection! Each one of these is a classic for me. The West Ham one that they did for the season after was even better. #ITFC #QPR #MUFC #NFFC #WHUFC #80s #Adidas

Ally McCoist takes centre stage in this Umbro ad for Scotland's different kits and training wear. At the time I really liked the away one but not the home one. What's your favourite Scotland shirt from the past? #Scotland

Adidas produced some incredible kits for the 1984/85 season. What a collection! Each one of these is a classic for me. The West Ham one that they did for the season after was even better. #ITFC #QPR #MUFC #NFFC #WHUFC #80s #Adidas

Today Brian Clough would have been 90 years old. For all his classic quotes and moments, I'll never forget the great computer game he put his name to back in the 80s. If you ever played it, you'll know what I mean. What are your favourite Cloughie moments?

Ally McCoist takes centre stage in this Umbro ad for Scotland's different kits and training wear. At the time I really liked the away one but not the home one. What's your favourite Scotland shirt from the past? #Scotland

Back in November 1991 Norwich City enjoyed a cracking away day at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had no answer, as the visitors won 3-0. Voiceover by Elton Welsby. #NCFC #90s

Back in November 1991 Norwich City enjoyed a cracking away day at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had no answer, as the visitors won 3-0. Voiceover by Elton Welsby. #NCFC #90s

An arcade classic! Who remembers playing this? And what was it called? There was also an unofficial club version. I'll let you in on a secret. I never completed this at all! #retrogaming

Remember when Kevin Keegan was the most famous player in England? Advertisers loved him, he was everywhere!

Remember when Kevin Keegan was the most famous player in England? Advertisers loved him, he was everywhere!

80s football nostalgia to brighten your day. Ricky Hill/The Dell/Two classic kits/The away end/Brian Moore @lutontown.co.uk were on the road to Wembley again in 1989. #LTFC

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80s football nostalgia to brighten your day. Ricky Hill/The Dell/Two classic kits/The away end/Brian Moore @lutontown.co.uk were on the road to Wembley again in 1989. #LTFC

Last Thursday Elton Welsby was back on ITV. Granada Reports did this excellent tribute to Elton with classic clips galore. Mike Hall visited Elton at home as they reminisced. Click here for the full video ⬇️ eltonwelsby.com#granada-repo...

Did you know about the Retro Football Network podcast? Guests include Elis James, Kevin Toms and Jon Champion. All episodes available wherever you get your podcasts. There will be more coming in 2025. So enjoy the back catalogue!

If you know what this is from then like me, you've "lost" many hours over the years!

Love this photo of Denis Law with John Helm at the World Cup.

QUICK PLUG! For over a year I worked with Elton Welsby on his autobiography Game For A Laugh. We're both delighted with the reviews and positive feedback for the book so far. Huge thanks to everyone who bought one. Get your copy at eltonwelsby.com Please share!

QUICK PLUG! For over a year I worked with Elton Welsby on his autobiography Game For A Laugh. We're both delighted with the reviews and positive feedback for the book so far. Huge thanks to everyone who bought one. Get your copy at eltonwelsby.com Please share!

With Blue Sky becoming more and more popular, it's nice to know what football everyone likes. Which is your favourite decade? I want to make sure the content is ideal for you all. Drop a comment and a photo too of the era you love the most.

Who remembers this VHS? Caused a bit of a stir at the time.

Denis Law before the 1990 FA Cup final, accurately predicting the future for Manchester Utd.

Kit Of The Day This Adidas beauty for Dundee United. What memories does this shirt bring? What did VG do? #80s #DUFC #Adidas

Special bonus when you buy Game For Laugh by Elton Welsby. Post a picture of yourself with the book, tag and follow publisher @curlyfishuk.bsky.social then Elton will send you a personalised thank you video! Buy it now at eltonwelsby.com Please share.

Classic Frank Worthington! Here he is scoring for Bolton away to Manchester City in the 79/80 season. He made it look effortless. #BWFC

From the vault - more great moments in Man of the Match history This week - Tim Sherwood gets a telly #Norwich #NCFC

Brian Clough gives a fantastic post-match interview to Bob Wilson from this day in 1988, after Nottingham Forest’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Everton live on the BBC. It’s not often you see a manager this upbeat after a loss. Wonderful to see.

Happy New Year to everyone! Lots more to come this year and the guarantee of different content to what I post elsewhere. Have a wonderful 2025.

Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you have a wonderful time. Thanks for your support in 2024. See you soon! Gary

Any love for Striker? I paid a stupid price to get it in 1993 for the SNES and played it for hours and hours. Did you play it? #SNES

I've put a starter pack together so that anyone following me is aware of these excellent accounts. If you like retro football, then these are important ones to add to your list. If I've missed anyone, sorry about that. I might be able to add you. go.bsky.app/7MYB3y9

Random Championship Manager 97/98 stuff from my game earlier. Playing against a Christmas themed club.

Time is running out if you want to order Game For A Laugh by Elton Welsby for Christmas. It's available at www.eltonwelsby.com After Andy Gray's endorsement, here's Jason McAteer.

I had the pleasure of spending an hour chatting with Clive Tyldesley this week. He is one of the great voices on football, the soundtrack to so many amazing moments (Barcelona 99, Istanbul 05 et al). But it is a voice that, in all likelihood, is leaving the airwaves. inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

The Hitmen and Her? Popular childhood crush Michaela Strachan looks delighted to be sandwiched between Vinnie Jones and John Fashanu for this pantomime style Shoot cover from December 1991.

The Hitmen and Her? Popular childhood crush Michaela Strachan looks delighted to be sandwiched between Vinnie Jones and John Fashanu for this pantomime style Shoot cover from December 1991.

Anyone else have this for Christmas back in 1987? I have no idea where my copy went. Or what Peter Shilton's secrets were. #80s #Shoot

Anyone else have this for Christmas back in 1987? I have no idea where my copy went. Or what Peter Shilton's secrets were. #80s #Shoot

Curly Fish is my publishing company, please give them a follow. We are interested in working with people who have a book idea and to make that become a reality. We also believe that authors deserve fair royalties for their work. #writing #writers #authors

Here’s Andy Gray with his Christmas present recommendation. I’ll leave it to Andy to tell you. www.eltonwelsby.com

I've put a starter pack together so that anyone following me is aware of these excellent accounts. If you like retro football, then these are important ones to add to your list. If I've missed anyone, sorry about that. I might be able to add you. go.bsky.app/7MYB3y9

Goal of the day comes from Paul Gascoigne. Back in 1989 @tottenhamhotspur.com were leading Charlton 2-1 at Selhurst Park when Gazza got the ball. He made the rest look easy. Get him in the England squad! #THFC #80s