THREE HAT TRICKS AGAINST DIFFERENT KEEPERS

YES  I KNOW, this is not an exact anniversary historic moment, but why not be reminded of another moment in footballing history? It's good for your local pub quiz preparation! and tonight there's something happening at Newcastle Utd.

On 21 April 1986, Alvin Martin (below), the West Ham defender, below, scored an historic treble against an injury-ravaged Newcastle Utd, in a Hammers' 8-1 win at Upton Park. Playing in front of a 25,000 crowd, Alvin remains the only player to score a hat-trick against three different goal keepers in a single match. The defender's first goal came against Martin Thomas, who was the oppo's actual keeper, but who was soon forced off the pitch with a recurring shoulder injury.  Alvin then scored against "defender come keeper", Chris Hedworth, who then also injured himself. This meant the diminutive, Peter Beardsley was next in goal. Alvin scored a third penalty against the Newcastle forward, helping The Hammers to a 8-1 win.

In the first ever all English Champions League, on May 21st 2008, the Chelsea and Manchester United fans had to tavel to Moscow. "Jobs for the UEFA boys eh?. The kick off was at 7.45pm for the British TV viewer, which meant a 10.45 pm ko for the chaps....who counts here? Extra time and penalties took the match well into the next day so it was that ........

Man Utd woke up everyone with a 6-5 pen win after a 1-1 draw in proper time. In real time, Ronaldo netted after 26' and then Lampard 45' equalised. 

AND BELOW, ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY!

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/video/0252-0d044f612857-c741a94fdb8e-1000--2008-final-highlights-manchester-united-1-1-chelsea-6-5-pens/

Five teams have won the English Football League* title three seasons in a row: Huddersfield Town (1923–1926), Arsenal (1932–1935), Liverpool (1981–1984), Manchester United twice (1996–1999 & 2006–2009) and Manchester City (2020–2023).

* means the English TOP division champions-once the First Division and now The Premier League.