In his first season at Carrow Road he scored 22 league goals as Norwich won the Second Division championship. This site is by the fans, for the fans, and we will consider articles on any subject relating to the Mariners whether it be related to current news, a nostalgic look back in the past, a story about a player, a game or games in the past, something about Blundell Park or football in general. In 1987, Drinkell rejected the chance of a move to Manchester United, just after the appointment of Alex Ferguson as their manager. Kevin: Grimsby is the first result I look out for, then the other clubs I have been associated with.

Display it proudly on your wall or gift it to someone who shares your love for action-packed sports photography - either way, it will undoubtedly become a cherished piece within any collection dedicated to Scotland's sporting heritage.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Drinkell was instrumental in helping the Ibrox outfit claim the 1988-89 title and also secure a League Cup final triumph against Aberdeen. Since 2014 he has been working as a Mercedes-Benz Sales Executive in Perth for Arnold Clark Mercedes. As one of Rangers' key players during that time, his skillful moves and goal-scoring prowess made him a fan favorite. Kevin then headed for Coventry but his time at Highfield Road ended in disappointment which came to a head when he went to war with his friend and former Rangers team mate Terry Butcher.

The score was 1–1 late in the game, when Drinkell picked up the ball at the edge of the area and hit a fierce shot from a difficult angle past Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. The all-action striker netted more than 200 career goals and in the process helped fire Grimsby Town, Norwich City, Glasgow Rangers, Falkirk and Stirling Albion to glory. It won him the Golden Boot for being the division's top scorer as well as the first of two consecutive Norwich City player of the year awards. Norwich finished fifth that season, but Drinkell and his colleagues were once again denied the chance of UEFA Cup action, as UEFA voted for the ban on English clubs in European competitions to continue for at least another season.

The fee was set by a Football League tribunal and the figure angered Grimsby, who considered his value to be much higher. Not the most enthralling read but a good account of the life of a good old fashioned English centre forward who had the respect of almost everyone who's path he crossed; a rarity theses days. His most memorable goal for Norwich – by popular consensus among supporters – came in a match against Liverpool on 11 April 1987 at Carrow Road.

Norwich were rebuilding their squad after relegation from the first division and had looked set to sign striker Trevor Senior from Reading, however when he opted to stay with the Royals they turned their attention to Drinkell. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. After hanging up his boots in 1995 the Englishman had stints in charge of Stirling Albion and Montrose. You can change your cookie preferences at any time and find out more about our cookie policy by following this link.The intensity and passion radiating from this snapshot perfectly encapsulate the spirit of Scottish league football at its finest. His 22 league goals in his first season at Carrow Road played a major role in Norwich's Division Two championship. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

Drinkell was a centre forward, noted for his aerial ability and the number of headed goals he scored as a result. Both players exhibit unwavering determination as they battle for control of the ball amidst a sea of cheering fans. He then headed north and joined Souness' Rangers revolution until the controversial arrival of Mo Johnston. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).