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ON THIS DAY - March 3

Gary Crosby heads out of Dibble's hands
During a game against Manchester City, Gary Crosby scored one of the most controversial goals when he headed the ball out of City keeper Andy Dibble's hands and tapped it in the net. The goal was disputed, but given, and we won the game 1-0.

PLAYERS
BORN DIED
Player Born Active Age Player Died Active Age
Frank KirrageFri Mar 03, 18931917-2040Gerry MorganTue Mar 03, 19591922-2960
Bob MortonTue Mar 03, 19031928-30
Alex MassieSat Mar 03, 19061939-43
Les HoweSun Mar 03, 19121941-4287
James MartinWed Mar 03, 19371958-5957
Chema RodriguezTue Mar 03, 19922019-2032

MANAGERS
BORN DIED
Manager Born Active Age Manager Died Active Age

DEBUTS
Player debuts on this day:
Player Date Game Opponent H/A Score Result
William CoxSat Mar 03, 1923League Tier 1West Bromwich AlbionH0-4Loss
Robert RosarioWed Mar 03, 1993League Tier 1Crystal PalaceH1-1Draw
Garath McClearyMon Mar 03, 2008League Tier 3Carlisle UnitedH0-1Loss
Isaiah OsbourneTue Mar 03, 2009League Tier 2Preston North EndH2-1Win

GAMES
All competitive games played on this day:
P W D L F A
3715101254

Date Game Opponent H/A Score Result Scorers
Sat Mar 03, 1894FA CupNotts CountyA1-4LossMcInnes (?)
Wed Mar 03, 1897FA CupLiverpoolH0-1Loss
Sat Mar 03, 1900League Tier 1Derby CountyH4-1WinNorris (?), Forman (?), Beveridge (?), Morris (?)
Sat Mar 03, 1906League Tier 1Sheffield UnitedA4-1WinCraggs (?, ?), West (?), Lessons (?)
Sat Mar 03, 1923League Tier 1West Bromwich AlbionH0-4Loss
Sat Mar 03, 1928FA CupSheffield UnitedA0-3Loss
Sat Mar 03, 1934League Tier 2Swansea TownH4-2WinMcKinlay (?), Race (?), Dent (?), Simpson (?)
Sat Mar 03, 1951League Tier 3Leyton OrientH0-1Loss
Sat Mar 03, 1956League Tier 2Rotherham UnitedH1-0WinSmall (?)
Sat Mar 03, 1962League Tier 1FulhamA1-1DrawJulians (?)
Sat Mar 03, 1973League Tier 2Huddersfield TownA1-1DrawHindley (18')
Sun Mar 03, 1974League Tier 2Notts CountyH0-0Draw
Sat Mar 03, 1979League Tier 1Ipswich TownA1-1DrawBirtles (24')
Tue Mar 03, 1981League Tier 1MiddlesbroughH1-0WinBurns (82')
Sat Mar 03, 1984League Tier 1Wolverhampton WanderersA0-1Loss
Sat Mar 03, 1990League Tier 1Manchester CityH1-0WinCrosby (52')
Tue Mar 03, 1992League Tier 1Crystal PalaceA0-0Draw
Wed Mar 03, 1993League Tier 1Crystal PalaceH1-1DrawKeane (24')
Sat Mar 03, 2001League Tier 2Wolverhampton WanderersA0-2Loss
Sat Mar 03, 2007League Tier 3Huddersfield TownH5-1WinAgogo (6', 60'), McGugan (17'), Holt (19'), Perch (33')
Mon Mar 03, 2008League Tier 3Carlisle UnitedH0-1Loss
Tue Mar 03, 2009League Tier 2Preston North EndH2-1WinEarnshaw (58', 71')
Sat Mar 03, 2012League Tier 2BarnsleyA1-1DrawMcCleary (33')
Tue Mar 03, 2015League Tier 2Charlton AthleticA1-2LossAntonio (14')
Sat Mar 03, 2018League Tier 2Birmingham CityH2-1WinLolley (6'), Cash (79')

All non-competitive games played on this day:
Date Game Opponent H/A Score Result Scorers
Sat Mar 03, 1888FriendlyStoke On TrentA0-3Loss
Sat Mar 03, 1917WWI Initial TournamentBradford CityH0-1Loss
Sat Mar 03, 1945WWII Combined LeagueLeicester CityA1-1DrawJohnston (?)