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The itv coverage was also released on dvd in 2004, as one of a series of dvds covering the 1970s cup finals, distributed. And jack charlton finally got to add an fa cup winners medals to his collection. The 10 greatest bits of commentary ever sport the guardian. It is the oldest existing football competition in the world, having commenced in the 187172 season. Manager tony pulis has warned stoke not to underestimate bolton as he prepares for his clubs first fa cup semi final since 1972. As britain basked in a heatwave on 1 may, tommy dochertys swashbuckling young manchester united team were expected to sweep aside second division saints at wembley in what looked like being a onesided fa cup final. I know about the 1953 fa cup final as i did my ma thesis at university of manchester this year on the press coverage of the 1953 fa cup final and how this reflects understandings of nature of class, gender, masculinity and northeness. Liverpool headed to wembley for the 1977 fa cup final on the brink of a historical achievement. Bbc local radio has full match commentary of every tie across the round on the. The definitive history of leeds united matches 6 may. Obviously being from leeds, this was pretty special and the 1972 fa cup final has been indelibly inked into my psyche. Fa cup quarter final draw in full as man united, chelsea and arsenal get away ties football exclusive easy bit. The idea of entering a team into the 187172 fa cup was supposedly concocted as a way of increasing the pupils physical fitness. Flattest fa cup triumph celebrations of all time allan clarke celebrates with the fa cup after the most important goal of his career had given leeds united the fa cup in 1972.

It took place on 3 may 1975 at wembley stadium and was contested by london clubs west ham united and fulham. Official magazine fa cup final 1987 tottenham hotspur v. Leeds united movie archive greatest ever cup final shock fa cup final build up sunderland 1973 duration. Commentary was provided by derek mcculloch and george allison. His final commentary will be on match of the day, sunday th may at 10. Leeds united were only too pleased to be one of the combatants in the centenary final. They had even come close to silverware in the league cup finals of 1968 and 1969. If you expected a thick album full of glossy photos of teams.

Mar 25, 2020 the bt sport film explores the story of how relegation to the second tier of english football was the catalyst for a new manchester united to develop in the years after sir matt busbys retirement. Possibly one of the greatest, and certainly one of the most iconic, fa cup finals of all time took place on this very day back in 1953. Bbc sport football live fa youth cup final commentary. The win means antonio contes side took a big step towards their target of a domestic double, with spurs also proving their closest rivals in the chase for the premier league title. From the late 1970s to 2008, motson was the dominant football commentary figure at the bbc, apart from a brief spell in the 1990s, when his friend and rival barry davies was selected for two fa cup final commentaries, the 1994 world cup final and the uefa euro 1996 semi final between england and germany. The defining moment in herefords victory over newcastle in the 1972 fa cup. Presumably charlton heard this explanation at the time. Official magazine fa cup final 1987 tottenham hotspur v coventry city bob editor harris on. Leeds united destroy manchester united 1972 markvideotag. The fulham team contained two former england captains in former west ham captain bobby moore, making his last appearance at wembley, and alan mullery. Legendary commentator john motson will call time on his bbc career aged 72 after the conclusion of the current football.

City win historic treble thanks to fa cup final masterclass city vs watford will be live on talksport today after our special fa cup. The results from every fa cup final since 1872, as well as venue records, most wins and most appearances. Never more so than in 1972, when leeds united reached the fa cup final for the third time, and went on to win it, beating arsenal 10. Arsenal vs chelsea will be the first fixture to played in the fa cup final, league cup final and a major european final. Leeds united movie archive from the 1970s the leeds scottish connections 197374 duration. When the two clubs were drawn together at the semi final stage of the competition in the 197172 season there was a special air about their meetings. Nov 01, 2014 as a united fan, this is the most exhilariting moment in football for me. The club represented the donington grammar school, and entered in the first ever fa cup in 187172 but did not compete in a match. Nov 24, 2014 results, pictures and footage concerning every single fa cup final ever. Harlechs first known game covered after that station had taken over from tww earlier in the year has to be revised to 16nov1968 bristol rovers 3 peterborough united 1 fa cup r1, ray mabbutt among the rovers scorers father of gary and kevin. Had to watch it on youtube as i was only 4 years old when it actually happened.

The fa cup third round continues on sunday and you can follow one of the most eagerlyawaited events in the football calendar across the bbc. The 1972 fa cup final took place on 6 may 1972 at wembley stadium. While ipswich were considered underdogs, having been beaten 61 by aston villa in the league the previous saturday and facing arsenals england striker malcolm macdonald, ipswich won the match 10. No southampton fan will ever forget the way it started. The 1975 fa cup final was the 94th final of the fa cup. Defence of that title began in recordbreaking fashion 210 against parttimers jeunesse hautcharage but crashed to a halt on away goals against lowly atvidaberg. Match of the 70s episode 03 197273 season duration. Feb 28, 2012 the highlight of course of the tv sporting year in the seventies was the fa cup final, and the almanac had several photos of the game as well as pictures from behind the scenes showing brian moore at his commentary position. Match breakdown fa cup finalists full teams in 1972.

Football, 1972 fa cup final, wembley stadium, may leeds united 1 v arsenal. Two new additions for our lists from the 196869 season spotted in the sunday people. Blues reach carabao cup final report and highlights as chelsea set up carabao cup final against man. It was contested by blackpool and bolton wanderers. Here is our selection of cup final football programmes. The 1972 73 fa cup was the 92nd season of the worlds oldest football cup competition, the football association challenge cup, commonly known as the fa cup.

Fa cup final 1972 collectors edition leeds united vs. Herefords win against newcastle in the fa cup third round giantkilling of 1972. By the turn of the decade, the fa youth cup winning side of 1966 had started to rise into the firstteam. Listen to live commentary of sheffield uniteds fa youth cup final second leg against manchester united from bbc radio sheffield.

Jan 04, 2008 highlights from the memorable 1972 fa cup final, with leeds united playing arsenal for the major trophy. When, a year later, underdogs stoke city swept the blues aside at wembley in the league cup final, the endofera warnings were unmissable. The football association challenge cup, commonly known as the fa cup, is a knockout competition in english football, organised by and named after the football association the fa. The last was tottenham against wolves in the uefa cup final in 1972. With its nine hundred pages of stat after stat it is a solid, thoughtout production that has more than a few flashes. The definitive history of leeds united matches 6 may 1972. He provided commentary for the final of the 1972 tournament in belgium between west germany and the ussr, but covered only two fa cup finals in his career the 1995 final between everton and manchester united and the 1996 final between manchester united and liverpool as john motson regularly landed fa cup finals after 1977. John walker motson, obe also known as motty, is an english football commentator. After 95 years of fa cup history, wembley finally staged an all london final, as spurs chased an incredible 5th title and chelsea were still searching for their first.

Almost 75 years on, bbc radio still broadcasts commentary on all these events, along with some 350 football matches annually. I always consider this to be peter storeys fa cup semifinal. Bbc coventry and warwickshire sport listen again to. John walker motson, obe born 10 july 1945, also known as motty, is an english football commentator. Gillingham 10 sunderland aet brandon hanlan secured gillinghams place in the fa cup second round after steve evans side finally beat sunderland after extratime in an allleague.

May 27, 2017 arsenal vs chelsea, live score and commentary, fa cup final 201617 ars vs che. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 05, 2002 the 10 greatest bits of commentary ever. Beginning as a television commentator with the bbc in 1971, he has commentated on over 2000 games on television and radio. It was the centenary final although only the 91st final due to world wars and the 44th to be played at wembley. By november 1972, there was a serious danger that the decline would. Vintage bbc radio lp cup final football commentaries ebay. Diego costa did get chelsea back on level terms, moments after they were reduced to 10 men when victor moses saw red. Everton vs manchester united fa cup semifinal live. Billy bremner holds the fa cup aloft as he celebrates with his teammates the 10 fa cup final victory over arsenal in 1972. Cup finals for collectors of football programmes soccer. Leeds beat arsenal 10 in the 1972 fa cup final, thanks to allan clarkes flying. From the late 1970s to 2008, motson was the dominant football commentary.

Mar 21, 20 197071 inter city fairs cup uefa winners cup 197172 fa cup winners medal 1972 73 1st division championship runners up medal 197374 fa charity shield runners up medal 197374 1st division championship winners medal 1975 european cup finalists medal 1965 lufc fa cup final shirt 1965 lufc fa cup final track suit. Fa cup football live commentary page 5 sports mole. Bobs football programmes buy football programmes and sell bobs football programmes is one of the worlds largest full time dealers in football programmes with over 30 years experience in the football trade. Five matches were drawn, with replays taking place later the same week. Leeds united 1 arsenal 0 1972 fa cup final wembley stadium. From the late 1970s to 2008, motson was the dominant football commentary figure at the bbc. So whether you are a dedicated collector of football programmes or just looking for something special be assured you can buy with confidence. The fa cup third round when premier league and championship teams enter. Second division sunderland won the competition for the second time, beating leeds united 10 in the final at wembley, london with a goal from ian porterfield. Chelsea became the first team to book their place in the emirates fa cup final, after coming out 42 winners in a thrilling semifinal against tottenham hotspur. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. They had already claimed the football league 1st division title for the second consecutive season and were in contention of winning the elusive double of if they could see off manchester united in this jubilee cup final.

In england the jubilee fa cup final took place on 5 may 1973. This video is for educational and commentary purposes only. Arsenal vs chelsea, live score and commentary, fa cup final. If you wish to order, print off a copy of the order form and include full details of the programme you require. As sir bobby launches his new book,we reveal the truth behind the charltons. Delaney goes into the book for a heavy challenge on rojo, and. The complete record of the fa cup by mike collet capitalizes on tony browns the complete fa cup results issued in 1999. Leeds united 1 arsenal 0 1972 fa cup final wembley. Match breakdown fa cup finalists full teams in 1973. Leeds united movie archive the centenary fa cup final v. Foxs woeful miss in the 1968 rugby league challenge cup final.

John motson explains his decision to hang up his microphone with the bbc. Alexis sanchez opened the scoring after four minutes, and the gunners hit the post twice before the interval. In the late 1960s there was a feeling arsenal were growing. One side of the solid nickel silver medal has 1972 winners wanderers and the other show the fa cup with 100 on the base. Bbc football commentary turns 80 media the guardian. Buy 1973 fa cup final sunderland fc v leeds united dvd from amazons movies store. The 1973 fa cup final was the 92nd final of the fa cup. Ormskirk 33 chorley prestwich heys 33 horwich r m i winsford united 31 northwich victoria. Fa cup final crystal palace 12 aet manchester united as it happened.

The highlight of course of the tv sporting year in the seventies was the fa cup final, and the almanac had several photos of the game as well as pictures from behind the scenes showing brian moore at his commentary position. Giggs says children are still haunted by famous goal celebration against arsenal the strike has gone down as one of the most important in uniteds illustrious history as it sent them. Football in the late 19th century was a chaotic affair as this illustration of an early england v scotland game at the oval shows. Spurs were favourites and the match went their way, as they effectively controlled the whole game from the very start, and maybe should have won by more than a single goal. Chelsea goalkeeper thibaut courtois accepted his team were outplayed by arsenal in the emirates fa cup final. Leeds united destroy manchester united 1972 youtube. Newcastle manager steve bruce hopes joelinton can kick on after ending a 20game goal drought against rochdale to help the magpies into the fa cup. West ham united and stoke city played out a dramatic four game league cup saga that will live long in the memory of both sets of supporters. May 10, 2017 the 1970s started superbly and ended pretty well however the middle years were deeply disappointing. Huw johns did the 1966 world cup final for itv b ut noone remembers because of the famous wolstenholme commentary about people being on the pitch. In scotland the cup final was contested by rangers and celtic. Highlights from the memorable 1972 fa cup final, with leeds united playing arsenal for the major trophy. Delaney goes into the book for a heavy challenge on rojo, and he can have no complaints with that one.

Anthony martial scores 92nd minute winner to book final place. What commentary dialogue has been embedded in the minds of. John motsons final football commentary can be heard on match of. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for quality recordings ltd. The 1974 fa cup final was an association football match between liverpool and newcastle united on saturday, 4 may 1974 at wembley stadium, london. Jan 14, 2002 by the end of 1927, a whole range of sports commentaries had been broadcast including the grand national in march, the boat race and the fa cup final in april and the derby and wimbledon again featuring wakelam in june. Mick bates, paul madeley, eddie gray, paul reaney, johnny giles, alan clarke back, jack charlton, bremner, peter lorimer, norman hunter, david harvey. Sunderlands fa cup final victory over leeds 40 years ago was.

It was the final match of the 197374 fa cup, the 93rd season of englands primary cup competition, the football association challenge cup, better known as the fa cup. From reporting on the exploits of the giantkilling hereford team in the 1972 fa cup that made his name on. I cant think of it without hearing brian moores commentary, cant see the. Help for a history of fa cup and league cup final commentators. Heres one from the good old days, leeds united vs arsenal in the 1972 fa cup final. The complete story first edition by guy lloyd, nick holt isbn. Jan 02, 2009 do you remember the long hot summer of 1976. Liverpool 1 manchester united 2 1977 fa cup final, wembley.

Bobs football programmes buy football programmes and sell. Glen johnson fires warning to billy gilmour after sensational chelsea display. The 1978 fa cup final took place on 6 may 1978 at wembley stadium. Motsons first fa cup final as a commentator was for the 1977 match. And i suppose spurs are nearer to being out of the fa cup now than any. Leeds united beat arsenal by the only goal of the match and thereby frustrated the londoners ambition to become the third club to return as cup holders and win again for the second successive year, as newcastle had done in 1952 and tottenham in 1962. The matches were scheduled for saturday, 9 december 1972, with the exception of the walsall charlton athletic game which was played three days later. The gers triumphed 3 v 2 in front of 122,000 the last of such big crowds in scotland with the winning goal scored by tam forsyth. The 1927 fa cup final was an association football match between cardiff city and arsenal on. May 25, 2007 relive the glory of the fa cup win over scores by listening again to the match commentary and documentary and then share your memories. Kenneth wolstenholm did the 1953 fa cup final and most of the finals during the 1950s and 1960s.

Oct, 2016 liverpool headed to wembley for the 1977 fa cup final on the brink of a historical achievement. Bbc sport football fa cup when saints shocked man utd. It took place on 5 may 1973 at wembley stadium and was contested between leeds united, the previous seasons winners and one of the dominant teams in english football at the time, and sunderland, then playing in the second division. Television coverage of the match has been released on dvd by the bbc as part of their fa cup final classics series as part of a doubledvd set bbcdvd 1681 along with arsenals win over manchester united in the 1979 fa cup final. Page 5 of fa cup football live commentary from sports mole. Leeds united, a team boasting ten internationals, and experienced in the conflicts of first division and european competition, came to wembley in 1973 as cup holders for their third final in four years. The original vhs release had the bbc commentary on it. Leeds beat arsenal 1 0 in the 1972 fa cup final, thanks to allan clarkes flying. It was contested between cup holders arsenal, who had won the football league and the fa cup the previous season, and leeds united, who had won the intercities fairs cup and finished 2nd in.