ON THIS DAY:

1974: The Miami Dolphins beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 at Houston to win their second consecutive Super Bowl. 1990: Brothers Alan and Gary Kelly lined up as opposing goalkeepers for Preston and Bury. Their father Alan was also once Preston goalkeeper. 2004: Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman (left) announced his retirement from football. 2006: Steve Staunton was appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland. 2007: Angered by David Beckham’s decision to sign a pre-contract agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy, then Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello said the midfielder would not play again for the Spanish club.