Tuesday, 14 April 2026

1987 FA Cup: Leeds

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The 1980s had not been a kind decade for supporters of Leeds United. Relegated from the top flight in the 1981/82 season, the glory days of ...
Monday, 9 March 2026

1987 League Cup final: Arsenal v Liverpool

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"He's the Bonnie Prince this afternoon". The words of the excellent Barry Davies at the conclusion of the 1987 League Cup fina...
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Friday, 27 February 2026

1981/82 FA Cup: Chelsea v Wrexham

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It's all just a little bit of history repeating. As Chelsea travel to Wales to take on Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round it is interesti...
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

1983/84: Manchester United v Ipswich

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It sometimes feels as if we are only ever a minute away from a statistic appearing on our television screens during a live football match. Y...
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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

1986/87: Manchester United v Tottenham

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Anyone associated with Manchester United must have been a little bit sick of Tottenham by the end of the 2024/25 season. Four times the club...
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Friday, 16 January 2026

1983: Brighton stun Liverpool

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It was perceived by many as a bye. Another step for the red machine of Liverpool on their quest for an unprecedented quadruple. When the run...
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025

1985: BBC Sports Review of the Year

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This may be my last time, it may be my last time I don't know. Every year I ask myself the same question: should I bother watching the B...
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