Stanley Matthews Matthews also wrote an earlier autobiography entitled "Feet First". This was published by Ewen And Dale in 1948. Stanley Matthews Sir Stanley Matthews, CBE (1 February 1915 – 23 February 2000) was an English footballer. Often regarded as one of the greatest players of the British game, he is the only player to have been knighted while still playing football, as well as being the first winner of both the European Footballer of the Year and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards. Matthews' nicknames included "The Wizard of the Dribble" and "The Magician". Matthews kept fit enough
Paul Gorman (footballer, born 1963) Paul Gorman (footballer, born 1963) Paul Anthony Gorman (born 6 August 1963) is an Irish former professional footballer who made 219 appearances in the Football League playing for Arsenal, Birmingham City, Carlisle United and Shrewsbury Town. He played as a midfielder. Gorman was born in Dublin. He signed for Arsenal as an apprentice in 1979, and turned professional in 1980. He made his Football League debut on 6 March 1982 in the First Division goalless draw away at Manchester City. While an Arsenal player he was capped for the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level. In all he played six