‘CUP GLORY’ – The FA Cup of 1971-72 (film review):
The 1972 Arsenal v Leeds FA Cup Final is described as ‘unrelenting’ – a euphemism for tasty fouls and ferocious tackling.
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A LEAGUE (CUP) OF THEIR OWN – THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP FINAL: 1967-76
1972: STOKE CITY 2 CHELSEA 1: Sure and steady overcomes flash and dash……..
GET IT ON – FA CUP FINALS 1970-76……………
Sunderland 1973: Supporters at the ‘lucky’ end, team in stripes yet to lose a post-war FA Cup Final, 73 the reverse of 37…….
JACK: MASTER of the FOOTBALL TRADE (Jack Charlton 1935-2020)
Jack Charlton was present for several pivotal moments of domestic football – his achievements as a player and manager perhaps the greatest story of all.
NORMAN TIMES – NORMAN HUNTER (1943-2020)
Few forwards found anything funny in being on the receiving end of a full-bore Norman Hunter challenge.
BLINDERS ‘KEEPERS – PETER BONETTI (1941- 2020);
Peter Bonetti will be best remembered for wonderful finger-tip saves that displayed coordination and nimbleness of the highest order.
PITCH IMPERFECT – THE 1970 FA CUP FINAL
1970 FA CUP FINAL – Chelsea v Leeds United: Captains Billy Bremner and Ron Harris decide on kick-off and choice of weapons……
ALIGN WITH ME – A personal take on the FA Cup Final……………
For the next few years I never queried anything my Dad said football. How could I? He’d been to the FA Cup Final. Twice.