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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Football legends reunite for evening of entertainment at County Ground
The pair were also team-mates at Tottenham Hotspur for several years (Image: Swindon Town Football Club) Football legends Ossie Ardiles and Micky Hazard have returned to Swindon Town for a night of nostalgia. The Tottenham Hotspur legends and Swindon Town alumni joined fans at the Nigel Eady County Ground on Wednesday, June 11 for 'An Evening with Micky Hazard and Ossie Ardiles'. Advertisement Swindon welcomed the former midfielders to the Legends Lounge to entertain an audience with tales from their impressive playing careers. Ardiles and Hazard spoke to supporters about their time at White Hart Lane and the County Ground, their time in English football and their experiences on the international stage. Ardiles managed Swindon from 1989 to 1991, describing the club's 1-0 win over Sunderland in the 1990 Second Division play-off final as one of his all-time favourite achievements. He also made two appearances for Swindon as a player in a career that also saw him win the 1978 World Cup representing Argentina. Advertisement Hazard scored 17 goals for Swindon in 121 appearances and helped guide the club to the Premier League under the management of Glenn Hoddle. Recommended reading The pair were Spurs team-mates from 1978 to 1985 before Hazard departed for Chelsea, winning the FA Cup and UEFA Cup while at the club. Their evening at the County Ground is part of a calendar of events that will see a number of legendary figures from the world of football. Stuart Pearce visited the Legends Lounge to speak with fans earlier this year in March, while Paul Merson will be making a similar appearance at the club on October 29. The events are part of a club initiative to push for increased commercial revenue that could help guide Swindon back to League One. Advertisement The club's Chief Commercial Officer, James Watts, said: "We are doing a selection of events in The Legends Lounge. We want to try and turn it more into a venue, using it for more events and getting promoters involved in that, who we are talking to on a local and national level. "That goes beyond club events but also guest speakers, race nights, and things like that. "The concert was the starting point, and on the back of that, we can add things to the commercial portfolio in the lounge, but also the suites upstairs and then with a redevelopment of the stadium, you can look at other things."
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The build-up to tomorrow...
With Liverpool on the brink of claiming their 20th title, we wanted to know how you are gearing up for Sunday afternoon's big have received loads of replies - and some of you have even shared pictures of what you are getting up to - so do keep them coming in over I'm working until 5pm tomorrow so unfortunately I'll miss the majority of the first half, but the second I get home, I'll be opening a beverage and watching the game with my family. I'm hoping tomorrow is the moment it happens! If it does, Dua Lipa's 'One Kiss' is getting blasted on the radio for the whole town to hear! Anil: Currently in Paris on a family holiday, booked by the missus months ago on the basis that Liverpool would surely not win the league this early in the season. I'm rushing home tomorrow to be in the stadium for kick-off! Richard: My son and I are watching from the Legends Lounge. We have been lifelong season ticket holders and I thought this would be a special treat on a special day, hopefully! Maggie: I'm travelling to Liverpool with my football friend Richard to be in the incredible atmosphere that will see my lifelong team confirmed Premier League champions. After seeing the last trophy being lifted from my hospital bed during Covid, I admit I shed a tear. This time, I will be raising a glass or two. Keith: Champagne in the fridge, food bought for the pre-match party and the flags will be going up in the morning. My family are coming round and one of my match WhatsApp buddies too, so there will be less thumb action during the game. Bring it on. Come on you mighty Reds - the Slot Machine is rolling!
