Gillingham FC Forum

Didn't think subs were allowed in 1966 - wasn't it 1968 when they were first allowed ?

We have a winner, subs were not allowed in the World Cup until Mexico 1970, well done that man. Strangely enough back in the 50's subs were allowed in the qualifying rounds of the World Cup, talk about going backwards, lol.

Who was the first American to play in the Premier League?

I don't know about the strange quirks of history but in modern times Brad Freidle and Kasey Keller were around 20 years ago.

They were preceded by the player in question who was not at one of the more "fashionable" clubs

I'm thinking of Fulham. I believe Tony Macedo, the goalie was non English but English speaking in the days when just about all Div. 1 players were British. Reading between the lines with your answer, I concluded it might be another goalie.

Not a 'keeper - played in midfield

I know who it is and his first name was Tim or Jon or something short and his last name was Hark, or Harkson , I think Hark or Harks and it always reminds me of that song/tune by someone and his ZIG ZAG FLUTES . He was a commentator for ESPN for ages especially for International games . I think he was a center half ,I seem to remember he first played for Forest or maybe Derby? but it didn't last more than a season . He played a load of times for the US National team, and I am pretty sure he was at another English Club but I don't know which ?
He is in the US Football Hall of Fame, and manages a team in the minor leagues somewhere ,I might have his name spelt wrong but I know I am close, hahahaha.

Close enough to be correct - John Harkes when he was with Sheffield Wednesday

YYYEEESSSS , It was Elias and his Zjg Zag Jive Flutes and the song was Tom Hark and they were from South Africa . Our John Harkes played for Sheffield Wed, Derby County and was on loan to West Ham and Forest.
OK next question, keeping Elias and His Zig Zag Jive Flutes in mind , we all know that when West Ham come onto the pitch "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" is played and sung by the fans, and Chelsea enter to Liquidator, what about the other teams in the 2019/20 Premier Division, what's the theme songs for the other 18 teams home games ?