Wembley 99: May the Best Man Win
The article recounts the memorable Division Two play-off final between Manchester City and Gillingham on May 30, 1999. It highlights the personal rivalry between friends Paul Dickov and Vince Bartram, who played pivotal roles in the match. The game is remembered for its dramatic comeback and the emotional stakes involved for both players.
- ▪Paul Dickov and Vince Bartram faced off in the Division Two play-off final at Wembley.
- ▪Dickov scored a crucial goal that helped Manchester City come back from a 2-0 deficit.
- ▪Bartram was named man of the match despite Gillingham's loss in the penalty shoot-out.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wembley-99-may-best-man-080500962.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T08:42:09.002Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-30T08:42:09.002Z |
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