On the Ireland theme, in 1983, Northern Ireland's famous goalkeeper Pat Jennings became the first of his country to reach 100 caps when he played against Austria in a European Qualifier in Belfast. Jennings played 119 in total, 591 games for clubs including Shamrock Rovers and Newry Town as a Youth, then with Watford, Tottenham twice, Arsenal and Everton. He scored for Spurs in the 1967 FA Charity Shield direct from a punt over Alex Stepney of Manchester United. The game ended 3-3. Look for the goal...not very clear, but Bobby Charlton's shots are worth a few moments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZaqnDMX5As
He won the Football Writers' Player of the Year in 1973 and the Professional Football Association award in 1976.
In 1985 on this day Charlton Athletic beat Stoke 2-0 in front of 8,858 people, the last match to be held at their famous Valley, a move forced by financial issues. The club went on a share scheme for a while. in December 1992 the club moved back to The Valley, beating Portmouth 1-0 in the first game. Since then there has been development catering for a crowd of around 27,000.
The Addicks were founded in 1905, playing in the Southern League initially and first played at The Valley in September 1919 until 1923 moving to the Catford Mount Stadium. They club returned in 1924 and in 1938 over 75,000 watched theM play an FA Cup tie v Aston Villa.
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