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Stanley Matthews: Blackpool maestro at Boothferry Park

Colin Allan uncovers all the info about Stanley Matthews’ appearance at Hull City in 1956.

Colin Allan uncovers all the info about Stanley Matthews' appearance at Hull City in 1956.

In his pomp: Stanley Matthews on the attack for Blackpool in the thrilling 1953 FA Cup final against Bolton Wanderers

I HAVE long regarded Stanley Matthews as England’s greatest-ever footballer (apologies to Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore fans).
Although I never saw him play in person, I have watched his finest game - the 1953 FA Cup final - many times on DVD. The way he mesmerised Bolton’s defenders in the last 20 minutes of that epic match was truly amazing.
Blackpool won that iconic encounter 4-3...

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