October 2 – Happy Birthday Sir Trev and Brazil Lose the World Cup

An English legend is born and the next generation stakes a claim in today’s round-up.

1948 – Happy Birthday Sir Trev

“HE had more time there than he realised,” and, “He’ll be disappointed with that effort.”
Just a few of Trevor Brooking’s stock phrases that are ingrained on the brain of anyone who has ever played Pro Evolution Soccer.

Sir Trevor will be taking time out from being Peter Brackley’s lackey to blow out a whole load of candles at the FA’s Soho Square office today as he celebrates his 61st birthday. Click here for more.

2005 – Brazil Lose the World Cup

Carlos Vela first came to prominence in 2005 as he led his country’s Under-17 side to victory in the U17 World Cup in Peru, and it was on this day that the Mexican’s beat favourites Brazil in the final 3-0 with Vela grabbing the first. Read the whole story here.

Many happy returns Sir Trev.