Newspapers of the day reported that Preston's win was a "one-man show"; that Finney created all their goals; that Leeds would have won but for Finney; and that Finney's goal, Preston's second, was "a brilliant solo effort". [29]

Tom Finney (5 April 1922 – 14 February 2014) was an English footballer. He played for England national team.

Jan 18, 2024 · Sir Tom Finney is a former English professional footballer, Journalist and Military officer. Playing predominantly in the post-2nd World War era, Finney was one of the most famous football players of his time, having spent the majority of his career at Preston North End.

Tom Finney, left, played 76 times for England and scored 30 goals. Indeed, Tommy Docherty, his Preston teammate and later Scotland and Manchester United manager, proclaimed Lionel Messi as “an...

Feb 14, 2021 · In 1954 and 1957, Sir Tom was voted Footballer of the Year - the first player to win that accolade twice. He retired from playing in April 1960, his final game in a Preston shirt coming against...

Feb 18, 2014 · Sir Tom Finney — he was knighted in 1998 — played 76 times and scored 30 goals for England. He played 473 games and scored 210 goals for Preston North End, his only club.

"Tom Finney would have been great in any team, in any match and in any age" February 14, 2014, was a significant date in the history of Preston - and the footballing world. That night, we lost a ...

Feb 15, 2014 · Sir Tom Finney will be "forever remembered" at Wembley Stadium, according to Football Association chairman Greg Dyke. Finney died at the age of 91 on Friday having had a glittering career for...

Feb 14, 2014 · Sir Tom Finney former footballer from England Left Winger * Apr 5, 1922 in Preston, England

Feb 14, 2014 · Former Preston and England winger Sir Tom Finney has died at the age of 91. Finney made more than 400 league appearances for Preston North End between 1946 and 1960 and won 76 caps for...