The most eye-catching English football fixtures that are yet to be played | The Knowledge

There are several eye-catching fixtures in English football that have yet to be played, including the potential match between Wrexham and Leeds United, which would make them the only two clubs in the top two divisions at present who've never met in any competition.

Carlisle United holds a unique record for having played top-flight football but not met Manchester United in a league match, as their 1974-75 season was cut short due to relegation and Manchester United's relegation from Division One prevented them from meeting during that campaign.

The longest managerial spells were those of Leroy Rosenior at Torquay, who lasted just ten minutes after being appointed, and Dave Bassett at Crystal Palace, who served a mere four days. Other notable short-lived managerial stints include Bill Lambton's three-day tenure at Scunthorpe and Kevin Cullis' seven-day spell at Swansea City.

The record for most times hitting the woodwork in top-flight football is held by Cody Gakpo of Liverpool, but not quite as many times as some might claim. The actual number stands at three instances.

There's a lack of gratitude displayed in public statements from clubs towards departing managers, with Raith Rovers being particularly notable for their brief and unceremonious departures during the 2016-17 season.

Fans are invited to submit questions related to football records and achievements, with answers on topics ranging from record-breaking goals to managerial turnover times.
 
๐ŸŸ๏ธ think it's wild how much history is hidden in those weirdly specific records... Leroy Rosenior's 10-minute stint as a manager at Torquay is just mind-boggling ๐Ÿคฏ, and I wonder what goes through the minds of managers who only last like that. also, gotta feel for Carlisle United, being so close to Manchester United yet never playing them in league ๐Ÿ’”.
 
omg can u believe wrexham & leeds united havnt played each other in like ever? thats so crazy! i wonder if they'll actually meet tho. anyway, i was reading about these super short managerial stints and idk what's more impressive - the fact they lasted that little time or the fact some of them even got paid lol. and yeah, it's wild how much gratitude is lacking from clubs when managers leave... i mean, can't we just show a lil' appreciation for all the hard work? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿˆ
 
can you believe how many weird & wonderful records exist in english football? like leroy rosenior lasted only 10 mins as a manager at torquay ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚ meanwhile cody gakpo hit the woodwork 3 times for liverpool... that's actually kinda impressive! but what's with all these short-lived managerial spells? like 4 days is basically an eviction notice ๐Ÿšช๐Ÿ‘‹ some fans seem to be lacking in gratitude when managers leave clubs, shame on us if we can't show a bit of respect ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’•
 
man, can you believe some of these records and facts in football? like that craze around Cody Gakpo hitting the woodwork 3 times... sounds pretty impressive but honestly its just 3 out of who knows how many tries lol ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ† anyway, gotta say those short-lived managerial stints are wild - ten minutes is insane! ๐Ÿ™Œ and poor Raith Rovers, their departures during that season were super abrupt... maybe clubs should show a bit more appreciation for their managers who leave the game ๐Ÿ’•
 
I think it's so cool that there are still some major matches left in the English football calendar ๐Ÿคฉ! The Wrexham vs Leeds United match would be EPIC, btw ๐Ÿ˜. I've always wondered if Carlisle United's 1974-75 season was cut short due to relegation and Manchester United's relegation... it's wild how managerial stints can be so short-lived โฐ. And LOL at Cody Gakpo hitting the woodwork only three times ๐Ÿคฃ, I mean that's not even a record-breaking feat ๐Ÿ˜‚. It's a shame clubs don't show more gratitude to their departing managers, especially Raith Rovers in 2016-17... they handled it so poorly ๐Ÿ˜ž. Can't wait to submit some questions about football records and achievements! ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ฌ
 
๐Ÿค” I think it's wild that no one's really talking about all these weird & wonderful football records out there! Like, who knew Leroy Rosenior lasted just 10 minutes as a manager at Torquay? ๐Ÿ˜‚ That's a record-breaker in its own right. And seriously, clubs need to start showing some appreciation for the managers who leave their jobs - Raith Rovers' treatment of departing managers was really shady back in 2016-17... ๐Ÿšซ But you know what would be awesome? If fans got to ask more questions about these records and maybe even get some behind-the-scenes insights into how they're set. That'd be a great way to connect with the sport on a deeper level, imo ๐Ÿ’ฌ
 
๐Ÿค” I think its kinda weird that there aren't more gestures of appreciation shown towards managers leaving a club. Like, after they put in all their hard work, you'd think they'd get some shoutout or somethin ๐Ÿ™. Its like, they're just seen as disposable, ya know? And it makes me wonder what would happen if the tables were turned and the manager was bein' asked to leave a club without any thanks ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Maybe thats why we never see that in football.
 
What's up with all these old records? Can't we just focus on who's playing good footy right now? I mean, I get it, history is cool and all that... ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ But seriously, why are people still fixated on stuff like this after 40+ years? Can't we move forward a bit? ๐Ÿ˜’
 
omg cant believe they actually didnt meet in 74-75 season lol what a missed opportunity for Carlisle United ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘ that leroy rosenior guy was like the ultimate rookie manager only lasted 10 mins ๐Ÿคฃ and dav bassett was like 4 days or something thats wild ๐Ÿ™ƒ cody gakpo has actually hit the woodwork only 3 times tho kinda disappointing but i guess u cant win em all ๐Ÿ’ช
 
can you imagine how epic that Wrexham vs Leeds match would be lol? like the history behind Carlisle United's unfinished business against Manchester United is wild ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ and those short-lived managerial stints are pretty funny too, 10 minutes and 4 days is a new low ๐Ÿ˜‚ i mean i get it gotta make some changes but it's always sad to see someone go with no thanks ๐Ÿ™
 
I feel ya... these football fixtures and records can be pretty cool, but what's really interesting is the behind-the-scenes stuff like departing managers... it's sad when a manager leaves a club without so much as a thank you, ya know? It's like they're just... gone. And those super short managerial stints? Wow, some of them are crazy! I can imagine bein' in charge for only 10 minutes or less... not exactly the best start to your coaching career ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ’”
 
I think it's pretty wild that some of these records just aren't being reported correctly ๐Ÿค”. Like, Cody Gakpo only hit the woodwork 3 times? That doesn't sound like a record breaking feat at all ๐Ÿ˜‚. And what's with the lack of gratitude from clubs towards their departing managers? It's not exactly something you'd expect to see in England football culture ๐Ÿ™„.

But you know who does deserve some recognition? The fans who submit questions about football records and achievements! They're like the unsung heroes, just trying to get to the bottom of things ๐Ÿ’ก. I hope they get some answers on these topics soon, it's always interesting to learn more about the history of the game ๐Ÿ€
 
omg can u imagine if wrexham & leeds united ever meet on the pitch ๐ŸŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฑ it's like a dream come true for some die hard fans! but seriously tho, did u know that there are these crazy records in football? like, cody gakpo hit the woodwork 3 times and still got praised lol. idk about all those short-lived managerial stints tho... seems like its just bad luck for those guys ๐Ÿ˜‚. and omg raith rovers are SO extra with their departing managers ๐Ÿคฃ. anyway, i wonder if wrexham & leeds united will ever make it to that match ๐Ÿ’ช
 
Man that Wrexham vs Leeds United match would be EPIC! Can you imagine the energy in the stadium? ๐Ÿคฉ But what's with all these short-lived managerial stints? Like 10 minutes at Torquay? ๐Ÿ˜‚ That's crazy! And I gotta say, Raith Rovers really need to work on their departure etiquette. Leaving a manager hanging like that is just rude. ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ

I mean, don't get me wrong, records are cool and all, but sometimes it feels like people forget about the actual people involved. Like Cody Gakpo's 3 hits against the woodwork... yeah, congrats on that, buddy! ๐Ÿ† But what's your actual name? And how did you feel when those balls hit the post? ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
I'm so over people bashing managers who get the boot - like, they're just trying to do their job, you know? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ And can we talk about how underwhelming it is that clubs don't even give departing managers a proper farewell? I mean, Raith Rovers were hella harsh on their old gaffer back in '17... like, what's the point of all that negativity? It's just a job change, you know? ๐Ÿค”
 
i mean its crazy to think about all those managers having such short stints lol ๐Ÿคฃ idk how they deal with the pressure ๐Ÿ˜… but seriously, the woodwork thing is kinda cool? 3 instances for Cody Gakpo, that's like, a lot! i wonder if he gets free kicks on those occasions ๐Ÿค”
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not sure what's more surprising - the fact that there have been so many short-lived manager stints or that Cody Gakpo is actually at three instances when it comes to hitting the woodwork in top-flight football, rather than some inflated number ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. It's always interesting to see records broken and new ones set, but sometimes I wish fans would be a bit more appreciative of the managers who've come and gone over the years ๐Ÿ‘. And can we talk about how abrupt Raith Rovers' manager departures were in 2016-17? ๐Ÿ˜ณ
 
I'm loving how nostalgic these old football records are getting me! I mean, who knew that Carlisle United was the only club to play in the top flight but never faced Manchester United? That's like a piece of history right there ๐Ÿ™ƒ. And can we talk about those super short managerial stints? Like, what even is the criteria for being in charge for just four days? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Anyway, it's always interesting to see records and facts about football. I'm curious to know more about Cody Gakpo's woodwork exploits - three times isn't too shabby, right?! ๐Ÿค”
 
I think it's pretty cool that people are still talking about old football records ๐Ÿค”. Like, who knew there was a guy named Leroy Rosenior who lasted just 10 minutes as manager at Torquay? ๐Ÿ˜‚ And what's up with clubs not showing appreciation for their former managers? It feels like they're just swept under the rug and gone ๐Ÿšฎ. I mean, Raith Rovers' departures from the 2016-17 season were pretty rough, but that's definitely not something to brag about ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. Anyway, I guess it's good for fans to get answers to their questions and learn more about football history ๐Ÿ“š.
 
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