Soccer History

I just saw the sad news that pioneering Jamaican football player, coach, & Bob Marley’s music mgr. Allan “Skill” Cole died earlier this month. Cole had a (very) brief stint w/the #AtlantaChiefs before Santos & Náutico in Brazil & the Jamaican national team.

www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/09/09/a...

This is great! Also played in the NASL, ASL and in the Cosmopolitan League.

Here's Phil Woosnam a few weeks before his Cymru debut in the first international after 1958 WC

He combined teaching physics at Leyton County High with playing on amateur terms for Orient

After his debut Woosnam turned pro, signed for West Ham, & was later NASL Commissioner. Won 17 caps in all

Former Toronto Blizzard player Jimmy Bone has passed away.

Eddie Grant Full name:Edward A. McKenziePosition:Wing halfDate of Birth:1 October 1928Place of Birth:Greenock, ScotlandHeight:Weight: Playing career: SeasonClubGpdGls1947-1948Hibernian001948-1949Hibernian1949-…

Another bio published today: Former Scottish League, Football League and Midland League player Eddie Grant starred for the White Eagles in the 1958 season.

thecnsl.com/2024/12/13/e...

Ian McKenzie Full name:Iain MacKenziePosition:Half-backDate of Birth:Place of Birth:ScotlandHeight:5’10″Weight:145 lbs Playing career: SeasonClubGpdGlsAlyth United1955-1956Arbroath1956-1957Arbroath1…

New bio: Former Scottish League player Ian McKenzie starred for the White Eagles and Sparta in the National Soccer League:

thecnsl.com/2024/12/12/i...