Thursday, 28 January 2016

1986: Mike Gatting and his broken nose

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Mike Gatting was in a confident frame of mind at the start of England's tour to the Caribbean in 1986, but one ball from Malcolm Marshal...
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Friday, 22 January 2016

1981 FA Cup Fourth Round: Everton v Liverpool

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This week I am looking back at the 1981 FA Cup fourth round clash between Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool, as the home team get one ...
Wednesday, 13 January 2016

1982: England v India - Ian Botham 208

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Ben Stokes recently set a new English record for the fastest double century in Test cricket, so this week I am taking a look back at the pre...
Tuesday, 5 January 2016

1980 FA Cup Third Round: Halifax Town v Man City

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A look back this week at a genuine shock in the 1980 FA Cup third round, as big spending Manchester City suffered at the hands of lowly Hali...
Thursday, 17 December 2015

1986/87: Aston Villa

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Aston Villa's start to the 2015/16 season has brought back a few unwanted memories for any Villa supporter old enough to recall the unfo...
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Tuesday, 1 December 2015

1985 UK Championship: Willie Thorne

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The calendar year of 1985 was going so well for Willie Thorne. A breakthrough win at the Mercantile Credit Classic in January provided the p...
Wednesday, 25 November 2015

England football one cap wonders

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A look back this week on the twelve footballers who made their only England appearance in the 1980s. Including a couple of trips to Australi...