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When Nobby Stiles Was a Leeds United Supporter

September 9, 2011 coventry, Leagues: Championship, Leeds 1 Comment

Manchester United legend Nobby Stiles was, for at least one day, a Leeds United supporter. If you don’t believe me, watch the video below to see a clip of Stiles being interviewed during half-time of the Leeds United against Coventry City match from 1987.

The match, which was played at Hillsborough, featured a certain John Stiles, son of Nobby. John played for Leeds United and Doncaster Rovers. And now, according to Wikipedia, he’s a comedian.

Match commentary is by Martin Tyler. Half-time analysis featured Ian St. John and David Pleat.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXPQs0rBnFU

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Christopher Harris

Publisher of World Soccer Talk, Christopher Harris founded the site in 2005. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Guardian and several other publications. Plus he has made appearances on NPR, BBC World, CBC, BBC Five Live, talkSPORT and beIN SPORT. Harris, who was born and raised in Wales, has lived in Florida since 1984, and supported Swansea City since 1979. Last but not least, he got engaged during half-time of a MLS game.

One Response

  1. SoccerLimey September 10, 2011

    I’d sleep with one eye open from now on. Nobby won’t like this
    article !! Keep your shinpads on at all times

    Reply

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