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Timetable and Programme of Events

1.10pmto1.35pm SELECTION BY THE MASSED BANDS OF THE ROYAL MARINES Principal Director of Music: Major J . R. Mason, M.V.O., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., L.G.S.M., R.M.

1.35 pm to 1.55 pm THE WONDERWINGS DISPLAY TEAM (Aeronautical Aerobatics)

1.55 pm to 2.10 pm THE PITCH INSPECTION AND 'WALK ABOUT' BY THE FINAL TEAMS

2.10 pm to 2.30 pm F.A. SUPER SKILLS DEMONSTRATION (see page 13 of programme)

2.30pm MUSIC BY THE ROYAL MARINES

2.45pm Singing of the traditional Cup Final Hymn' Abide With Me' (See below) (accompanied oy the Derek Taverner Singers)

2.50pm THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

PRESENTATION OF THE TEAMS TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE OF WALES 3.00pm Kick-Off

3.45pm Half-time

MARCHING DISPLAY BY THE ROYAL MARINES

4.40pm END OF MATCH

PRESENTATION OF THE F.A. CUP AND MEDALS BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES EXTRA TIME. If scores are level after 90 minutes, an extra half-hour will be played.

ABIDE WITH ME .• Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; I need They presence every passing hour; H~ .R.H. The Prince of Wales The darkness deepends; Lord with me abide! What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power When other helpers fail; and comforts flee, Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Help of the helpless, 0 abide with me. Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

2 thearsenalhistory.com3 If all the children ~ ~ ~ helped by the NSPCC in 12 months LOOKING AHEAD

THERE is a great deal spoken and written about the effect were taken to of coaching on the game of football in this country. I would agree that there are many so-called coaches who contribute little at the lower levels through an insistence on a Wembley ... rigid mimicry of styles of play which they see effectively used by top professional clubs, but only dimly understand. Yet there is no doubt in my mind that the FA Coaching Scheme has made an immense contribution over the last thirty years or so to football both in England and overseas. ... they would more than The widely held belief that we are somehow technically inferior to the Continentals and South Americans is, in my opinion, also patently untrue. Not only do we have some of the most skilful players in the World, but we also have some half f i11 it. of the best organised teams, which is vital in modern football. Today's Cup Final teams are a perfect example of this blend of natural talent with perceptive coaching. and are products of our coaching SIR HAROLD THOMPSON, C.B.E., F.R.S. system, both are an essential part of our National Team Chairman of set-up and there is no need to look any further than COPPELL and MclLROY, RIX and BRADY for con­ ffff ff ff ff ff ffff ff firmation of what the British Isles can produce. But there is no room for complacency. Our Football League system puts great pressure on players and a player who does ffff ff ff f ffff ff f not possess the basic equipment will find it hard to develop skills amid the pace and commitment of top-level competitive soccer. It is the duty of the Football Association, therefore, to ensure that great emphasis is placed on the acquisition of ffff ff ff ff ff ff ff fff the fundamental techniques by young players at the earliest possible age. This is why The F.A. and the English Schools' F.A. have ffff ff ff ff f ffff ff ff introduced a Super-Skills Award Scheme, with the backing of the Coca Cola Company Limited. I shall not go into details about the Scheme as you will be seeing for yourself the demonstration which we are staging at Wembley this ffff ff ff ff f ffff f f afternoon. Full information can also be found elsewhere in this programme. Suffice it to say that The Football Association considers Super Skills to be one of its major ffff ff ff ff f.f ffff ff f contributions to the development of the game. Good luck to the players and officials of both Clubs in today's game and to the youngsters I would say-"keep ffff ff ff ff ff ff ff f.f ff practising, in just a few years' time it may be your turn to play at Wembley in the Cup Final''. E. A. CROKER ffff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff SECRETARY THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

MR. E. A. CROKER ffff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff . Secretary of the Football Association

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PUBLICATIONS available August 1979 Don't be just FA DIARY 1979/80 The official Football Association Diary containing The Football League fixtures plus International and F.A. Competition dates. a spectator; Price-£1 .00 (inc.of p&p) FA YEAR BOOK 1979/80 The Association's official review of the 1978/79 Seeson. 160 pages of articles we need all • and statistical information-including 8 pages of full colour. Price-£1.50 + 19p (p&p)

the help we can get. • NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL An essential buy for any Non-League Football supporter. Contains 300 pages ANNUAL 1979/80 of information on the top Non-League Clubs. Price 85p + 12p (p&p) A l~gacy or a donation can change the life To reserve yolft copies of the above books, please send the appropriate remittance to The Football Association, of an ill-treated or neglected child. 16 Lancaster Gate, , W2 3LW. ON SALE HERE TODAY i~:v~~ll~~~ti~~~~~~r~~~~dren THE OFFICIAL F.A. CUP REVIEW 1979-PRICE £1.00 Headquarters. 1 Riding House Street , 5 London W1P 8AA NS Pee thearsenalhistory.com Telephone 01·580 8812 ARSENAL F.C. SEASON 1978-79

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Back row (left to right): Don Howe (coach), Fred Street (physio), , Willie Young, , Paul Barron, David O'Leary, , Wilf Dixon (asst. manager) and (manager). Front row: , Alan , , , (captain), , Stev& Gatting,thearsenalhistory.com David Price and Steve Walford. "•... ·· \ ARSENAL . -··; FULL CLUB HISTORY "W~

"-·· <111111 Chairman: D. J.C. HILL-WOOD, M.C., M.A.

Directors: Sir Robert Bellinger, G.B.E., D.Sc., S.C.Mclntyre M.B.E., F.C.l.S., The Rev. N. F. Bone, T.D., P. D. Hill-Wood, A. Wood, W. R. Wall. Manager: Terry Neill. Secretary: K. J. Friar. Assistant Manager: Wilf Dixon. Chief Coach: Don Howe. Year Formed: 1886. Turned Professional: 1891. Limited Company: 1893. Former Names: 1886-91, Royal Arsenal; 1891-1914, Arsenal. Former Grounds: 1886-87, Common; 1887-88, Sportsman Ground; 1888-90, ; 1890-93, lnvicta Ground; 1893-1913, Manor Ground; 1913- . Football League Record: 1893 Elected to Division 2. 1904-13 Division 1. 1913-19 Division 2. 1919- Division 1. Honours: Football League, Division 1, Champions: 1930-31, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1934-35, 1937-38, 1947-48, 1952-53, 1970-71 ; Runners-up: 1925-26, 1931-32, 1972-73. Division 2, Runners-up: 1903-4. F.A. Cup, Winners: 1929-30, 1935-36, 1949-50, 1970-71 ; Runners-up: 1926-27, 1931-32, 1951-52, 1971-72, 1977-78. Double Performed : 1970-71. League Cup, Runners-up: 1967-68, 1968-69. European Competitions: Fairs Cup: 1963-64, 1969-70 (winners), 1970-71. European Cup: 1971-72. Record Victory: 12-0 v Loughborough T., Division 2, Mar. 12th, 1900. Record Defeat: 0-8 v Loughborough T., Division 2, Dec. 12th, 1896. Most League Points: 66, Division 1, 1930-31. Most League Goals: 127, Division 1, 1930-31 . Highest League Scorer in Season: , 42, 1934-35. Most League Goals in Total Aggregate: , 150, 1930-47. Most Capped Player: Pat Jennings, 76, Northern . Most League Appearances: George Armstrong, 500, 1960-77. Record Transfer Fee Received: £180,000 from for , July 1974. Record Transfer Fee Paid: To Town for Brian Talbot, January 1979. Managers Since the War: , Tom Whittaker, Jack Crayston, George Swindin, Billy Wright, . Address of Club Shop or Boutique: Gunners Shop, , High bury, N.5. 01-226 9562.

Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London N.5. Telephone : 01-226 0304. Ground capacity: 60,000. Record attendance : 73,295 v Sunderland, Div 1, March 9, 1935. Telegraphs : 'Gunneretic London N.5.' Pitch measurements: 110 yds. x 71 yds. How to getthere: Arsenal Underground Station (Piccadilly Line) is within one minute of the ground. Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria) and Drayton Park (Northern) are also within walking distance. Buses 4a. 19, 106, 141 a, 236. Match tickets : Postal application one calendar month prior to the match. Prices and availability of tickets can be checked with the club on their Ansafone Service (01 )-359 0131. Entertainments/catering facilities : West Stand restaurant is open Mon.-Fri. forthe general public and on match days for ticket holders in the West Stand Upper tier. East Stand restaurant is open on match days only for t icket holders in the East Stand Upper tier. Reservations for both restaurants can be made by telephoning (01)-2264968. There are also extensive refreshment bars around the ground. Club shop : Shop in Avenel Road, Highbury, is open Mon.-Fri. 9.30 am.-5 pm. On Saturday first team matches it is open from 1.00 pm.- 5.30 pm. Other shops in the ground are open on match days. Handbooks/programmes : Handbooks and programmes can be obtained from the club shop. Programmes available on subscription. Extra information: In 197(}-71 Arsenal became the fourth club to achieve the Football League and F.A. Cup double. Club Colours : Red shirts with white sleeves, white shorts, red and white stockings. Change Colours : Yellow shirts with blue shorts, yellow stockings. Club Captain : Pat Rice. Club Nickname : ' Gunners·. (Reproduced b'/ courtesy of Rothmans Football Year Book)

We are proud to introduce the Official ARSENAL F.A. CUP Commemorative Plaque Exclusive ceramic plaques in a Red Velveteen surround with White & Gold wooden frame thearsenalhistory.com£4. 75p -1- 50p postage from: The Arsenal Promotions Shop, Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, N51 BX SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS LTD., 7, ELM GROVE, WORTHING, SUSSEX.

7 • LUCK ALONE! (contd.) were unluckily beaten by Newcastle in YOU DON'T 1952. But there was more penance than praise. Then came a period when the Arsenal trophy sideboard was bare. The rest of Britain .loved it, and still packed their cwn grounds when Arsenal were the visitors. GETTO Eventually, increased success in Europe sounded the warning that Arsenal were on the march once more. And in 1970-71 came the double of the League championship and F.A. Cup. Arsenal were only the second club to achieve the WEMBLEY feat in modern times. Tottenham Hotspur had won both competitions with panache ten years earlier, but Arsenal were labelled a boring team to watch. Were they? Coach: DON HOWE TWICE IN TWELVE MONTHS ON RY telling that to the Arsenal fans .. Liverpc:iol Third Round Sheffield Wed. (A) 1-1 Twere beaten in the F.A. Cup final · with {Sunderland) CHARLIE GEORGElrolling across the Wembley Third Round Sheffield Wed. {H) 1-1 turf in ecstasy after thumping in the winner. Replay {Brady) Arsenal also clawed back a lead of nine points Third Round Sheffield Wed. 2-2 LUCK ALONE! to overtake Leeds United and snatch the League Second Replay (At ) title from their last match of the season - on HEN 's Arsenal started {Brady, Sunderland) W beating almost every other team out of the ground of local rivals Tottenham I . . Third Round Sheffield Wed. 3-3 That was sight some fifty years ago, the label 'Lucky winning the hard way and yet the inevitable Third Replay {At Filbert Street) comparison was not with the teams Arsenal had to Arsenal' spread like wild-fire. But their 40,000- (Stapleton 2. Young) odd loyal supporters, mostly from Highbury and beat to do it, but with the Tottenham side of ten years Third Round Sheffield Wed. 2-0 Islington. would have none of it. And nothing is earlier. Fourth Replay (At Filbert Street) changed today. But the 'Lucky' prefix is possibly Yet that double squad was led by FRANK (Gatting, Stapleton) McLINTOCK, then one of the shrewdest captains a shade hard on generations of Arsenal players Fourth Round Notts County (H) 2-0 and best centre-halves in Britain. Goalkeeper BOB who have never been given sufficient credit for (Young, Talbot) their achievements. WILSON, like Mclintock, played for Scotland. Fifth Round Nottm. Forest (A) 1-0 Ireland's PAT RICE was at right-back with England's Some achievements. too. They are listed elsewhere (Stapleton) BOB McNAB and also in the in this programme. But ten F.A. Cup Finals, four of Sixth Round (A) 1-1 them in the past eight seasons, are sufficient in them­ defence. GEORGE GRAHAM. of Scotland, pulled (Price) selves to make the point. the strings in midfield, surrounded by players of Sixth Round Southampton (H) 2-0 Jn eight seasons from 1931, Arsenal won the First international or near-international class like GEORGE Replay (Sunderland 2) Division championship five times. a concentrated spell ARMSTRONG, JOHN RADFORD and RAY Semi-Final Wolves () 2-0 of success that hii.s been beyond any other club in the KENNEDY. {Stapleton, Sunderland) competition since. But through the 'thirties they were That was a squad written down almost every time always 'Lucky Arsenal'. They played defensively and they were written up. Why 7 Just because they were TOTAL 17-S snatched their goals in breakaways. That wasn't Arsenal. Exciting moment during the Villa Park F.A. Cup football when it was your team getting beaten. Goalscorers semi-final. Wolves 'keeper. BRADSHAW, cuts O Arsenal's problem today is all about Stapleton 5, Sunderland 5, Brady 2, Young 2, out a cross as rises to meet S opposition, and not only the opposition on Gatting 1, Price 1, Talbot 1. HE fans may have been the last to realise that the ball just in case ... the pitch. One certainty about this 1979 final is Tmanager Chapman was presenting the football that whatever Arsenal do, the uncommitted strong favourites Arsenal lost it rather than Ipswich world with a new formation. People in the game will take a delight in recalling that it took them won it. caught on more quickly. Soon every team was five matches to beat Third Division Sheffield BUT CLUBS AND TEAMS DON'T GET TO playing with a stopper centre-half. a withdrawn WEMBLEY TWICE IN TWELVE MONTHS ON wing-half and an inside-forward playing deeper Wednesday in the third round. LUCK ALONE. Arsenal, as ever, will bear their than the other four. Who said the 1958 Brazilians Then there is the embarrassment of Arsenal's introduced 4-2-4 to football 7 performance against Ipswich Town in last year's crosses. But if envy could affect a result then proud HERBERT ROBERTS was the stopper, WILF F.A. Cup Final. It is still too easy to suggest that Arsenal would be half way home. COPPING the most notable of the defensive wing­ halves, and the scheming inside­ forward. And Arsenal's stature grew. They became SCHOOLBOYS' INTERNATIONAL the biggest club in Britain, and in the 'thirties that was tantamount to being the biggest club in the world. • AT THIS STADIUM But after six years of war, the old team led by England captain was no more. Could Arsenal rebuild? Yes. They won the League SATURDAY, 9th JUNE: Kick-off 3.20 p.m. .· title again in 1948, and yet again in 1953. HEY were captained by , one of -ENGLAND v WEST GERMANY Tthe most amiable personalities of all time, and included players like Welsh skipper WALLEY Standing only 50p Pay at Turnstiles Manager: TERRY NEILL BARNES. They won the F.A. Cup in 1950 and

8 thearsenalhistory.com9 ROUND BY ROUND TO WEMBLEY

3rd Rou nd (Jan. 6) 4th Round (Jan. 27) Sth Ro und ( Feb. 17) 6th Round ( March 10) Semi-Fi nals ( March 31 )

• Hartlepool United 2 1 Leeds United• • 3 0 ~ Leeds United •west Bromwich Albion 1 1} •CoventryCity 2 O West Bromw ich Albion 32J West Bromwich Albion 2 4 • Southampton 1 0 • Preston 3 1 • Preston North End 0 I Derby County 0 Southampt on 2 •Wimbledon 0 ~ Southampton 1 J Southampton Arsenal 2 • Nottingham Forest • Nottingham Forest Aston Villa 0 • Nottingham Forest •York City York City ~} Luton Town 0 Arsenal 1 2 •SheffieldWed.t 2 3 0 •Arsenal Arsenal 2 3 2 A r senal ] _, <( • NottsCounty 4 z Notts County :} (at Villa Park) w Reading 2 a: • 0 "'<( • Crystal Palace Crystal Palace • Crystal Palace • City 3 Bristol City :} Bolton Wanderers •Wolverh ampton • NewcastleUnited 3 Wanderers 1 3 • Newcastle United Torquay United Wanderers ] • Brighton & Hove Albion Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Wanderers ~} Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 W anderers 0 • SheH1eld United 0 0 • Aldershot 0 1 •Aldershot • Swindon Town 3 Swindon Town Card1ff C1ty 0 ~} Shrew sbury Town 1 1 •ShrewsburyTown 3 • ShrewsburyTown Cambndge United Tow n ] • ManchesterCity City :} Rotherham • Stoke City • Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic •Oldham Athletic • C1ty Leicester City Norwich City ~} ] " """' ' 0 •Touenliam Hotspur ' '~' " "'" •Tottenham Hotspur Altnncham Tottenham Hotspur • Wrexham 3 :} Stockport Manchester United 2 1 • NewportCounty •Newport County West Ham United oo} •Colchester United • 01 Colchester United 0 1 Colchester United ~ Manchester U n ited 1 2 • 0 • Fulham w Queen's Park Rangers 1 .... o} Manc hester United ,J 2 • M anc hest er Unit ed :J Manchester United 1 1 (at M aine Road, Chelsea a: TREBLE CHANCE M anchester; w Replay at , • Ipswich Town .... • lpswichTown Liverpool) w United 02} • Ipswich Town :c"' 0 • orient z Orient 0 0 <( Bury 0 ::;: •Swansea City 0 •Bristo! Rovers Bristol Rovers Bristol Rovers • Charlton Athletic :} Charlton Athletic Maidstone 1 2 1 f Liverpool 2 0 • Southend United 0 0 • Liverpool 1 l Liverpool 0 3 J • Liverpool M1llwall t+ Blackburn Rovers 0 Blackbur.n Rovers 30} Liverpool •Birmingham City •Burnley Burnley Burnley • Sunderland . if Sunderland Everton

• Denotes home team + (Three Jrd round replays played at Leicester) • •Both games at West Bromwich ttP/ayed at Blackburn.

11 thearsenalhistory.com10 HE 51st F.A. Cup Final at Wembley involves the Tbeaten finalists of 1978 and the winners in 1977. Arsenal who have won the Cup on four occasions previously in 1930, 1936, 1950 and 1971 have had all their successes at Wembley. Manchester United won in 1909, 1948, 1963 and 1977.

Both teams have also* been *runners-up * and Arsenal became TODAY'S DEMONSTRATION beaten finalists in 1927, 1932, 1952, 1972, and 1978, again th!' Empire Stadium, while similarly United finished second in 1957, 1958 and 1976. OOTBALL is played at a variety of levels. Fembracing the whole spectrum of ability and Manchester United* first reached * the * F. A. Cup Final in 1909 skill which is part of the make-up of 'the foot­ and met Bristol City at the Crystal Palace. baller'. writes the F.A. Regional coach for collected his second Cup medal for United, having won his first with Manchester City. United won 1--0. London (North). Colin E. Murphy. However, playing priorities differ, dependent on the In 1930 Arsenal reached* *their first * Final at Wembley level at which the game is played. At International and and beat Town 2--0 with manager Herbert Football League level, unquestionably the f irst priority Chapman leading his team to victory against his is winning matches. The honours available and the former club. Overhead the Graf Zeppelin flew! financial incentives ensure that. At other levels, the enjoyment and recreational side of the game takes on Arsenal reappeared* two years * later * and were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle United in the Final which was known for the more significance. controversial over-the-by-line incident which led to While everyone plays football to win, enjoyment is Newcastle scoring. the prime reason why young players play and if winning becomes too important, the joy of passing, However, in 1936,* Arsenal * had more * luck when they controlling, dribbling and shooting cleverly and met Sheffield United and won by a Ted Drake goal, the skilfully is lost. At school and youth levels, young scorer playing despite having heavily bandaged pro­ players are still learning and are far from perfect. tection on a troublesome knee injury. A major factor in creating the finished product will In 1948 Manchester* United * won the * Cup for the second be practice and coaches and teachers will preach time beating 4-2 in one of the classic Finals of all practice to develop a wide range of high class time. They had knocked six First Division sides out, so were techniques, i.e. individual contact with the ball in entitled to feel satisfied with their victory. passing, controlling, dribbling, heading and shooting. So, to anyone involved in teaching the game to young players, youth team coach, school master or mistress, I recommend that they ask themselves the following question. "Am I purely in the business of winning matches or am I also in the business of helping players ~~~~1N·s CUP CHATTER to play the game better?" Some will say " to win matches" and the reasons are not difficult to understand. Those that say the latter will have the difficult problem of persuading players to Two years later it was Arsenal's turn again and they practise. To players of all ages, playing will always beat Liverpool by two clear goals. Both came from Reg be more attractive than practising. To young players, it Lewis and again it was a Final noted for the excellent is just possible that the Super Skills Awards go some standard of football. of the way towards making practice more attractive. But, in 1952, that *Newcastle * hoodoo * struck Arsenal again when they met at Wembley. Arsenal lost with a split cartilage and, six minutes from the end, United scored These Super Skills Awards are for achievement the winner. and are awarded to young people over the age of seven who can pass simple tests of skill. tests of Injury also hit Manchester* United * in * the 1957 Final against Aston Villa when , their goalkeeper, was carried off touch. heading, passing, controlling and trap­ and only returned to play on the wing late in the match. ping. dribbling, kicking and tests of accuracy Villa won 2-1 . in shooting. A year later United* had survived * the * tragedy of the air disaster but their hastily assembled side found Bolton Wanderers too strong and lost 2-0. Different awards are given for different levels of attainment, progressing from the Blue Award through Happily forthem in1* 963 it was * a betterending * with Leicester the Red, Black and Silver Awards to the Gold Award. City beaten 3-1 and United achieving their third victory in To win a Gold Award, a youngster must first hold two the competition. of the other Awards. In 1971 Arsenal *had already * clinched * the League They will be earned by achieving the scores set out Championship when they came to Wembley to meet in the Super Skills booklet available from The F.A . Super Liverpool again. The outcome was a 2-1 win, after Skills Award Scheme, 22/24A The Broadway, Darkes extra time, and the double of League and Cup. Lane, Potters Bar, Herts. Arsenal were back *aga in at *Wembley * a year later defending their title, but it was Leeds United who triumphed by an only goal. Youngsters taking part in the demonstration on this great day are drawn from seven schools In 1976 Manchester* United * reappeared * in the Final within the Wembley area. They have not been but were beaten by Second Division side Southampton, specially selected and they represent the again only one goal was scored. average standard of player at which the Awards However, a year *later they * followed * a tradition often are aimed. Thejr ages range from nine to 13. repeated in the F.A. Cup of the beaten finalists of one year coming back to win when they beat Liverpool 2-1.

Last season it was* Arsenal * who * made the Final but Appreciation is expressed to the London Borough of Ipswich Town proved the victors with a late goal and Brent Education Authority, its teachers, pupils and they became the 40th different team to have their parents for their co-operation. name on the trophy since 1872. thearsenalhistory.com12 13 ARSENAL · PLAYERS... I ... SHOW THEIR PACES

Pat Jennings: Willie Young: With David O'Leary, goalkeeper with a record 75 caps. he forms one of the strongest ~ 11 .. Played 48 League games for his defensive partnerships in the First first club, Watford, before starting Division. Started with a distinguished career with and was signed by Terry Neill, then Tottenham Hotspur during which manager at Tottenham. After 54 he made a club record 472 League League appearances for Spurs, he appearances in 13 years. Moved to rejoined his old manager, at High­ Highbury, in August 1977 for bury, in March 1977, for £80,000. £45,000 and has underlined the Scottish international who is a modesty of that fee by his world great favourite with the Arsenal class displays. He was voted the supporters. Born . soccer writers' ' Footballer of the Year' in 1973 and the PFA chose * * * him as their 'Player of the Year' Liam Brady: Voted by fellow three years later. Born Newry. professionals as 1979 'Player of the Year' in March. This talented Pat Rice*: (Captain). * In * his third midfield player joined the Highbury full season as Arsenal captain, staff as an apprentice in July 1971 Pat is the only member of the and became a full professional in July 1973. Since then has made 1970-71 F.A. Cup and Champion­ Sammy Nelson Willie Young ship 'double' winning team still at more than 200 appearances al­ though he missed the semi-final Highbury. Joined as an apprentice in 1964, turned professional two against Wolverhampton Wanderers years later and has made more because of injury. Holds inter­ than 350 League appearances. national caps for Republic of Played 44 internationals for Ireland at schoolboy, Youth and full level. Born . Northern Ireland - the first against Israel in 1969. Born . Alan *Sunderland: * * Scored Sammy* Nelson: * The third * member Arsenal's second goal against his Pat Jennings of the Northern Ireland defence at former club, Wolverhampton Liam Brady Highbury. He signed apprentice Wanderers in the semi-final at forms in 1966 but had to wait until Villa Park. Represented Wolves in October 1969 to make his debut. more than 150 games before trans­ The following year he won his ferring to Arsenal in November first full international against 1977 for £200,000. Holds England Wales. Has since made more than caps at Under-23 and 'B' level. 200 League appearances and holds Can play equally effectively in 35 caps. Born Belfast. midfield or attack, and scored his first hat-trick last December, against Brian Talbot* : *Could *perform a Spurs. Born Mexborough. unique feat today by gaining a second successive F.A. Cup Brian Talbot Alan Sunderland Frank Stapleton:* * Forms * a much- winners medal - with different feared striking partnership with clubs. He was a key member of the Alan Sunderland and scored the Ipswich Town side that defeated first semi-final goal at Villa Park. Arsenal in last year's Cup Final, and Republic of Ireland caps at school­ transferred to Highbury for a club boy, Youth and full level. Fine record £450,000, in January. Hard header of the ball, he has taken working , he has rep­ over from the injured Malcolm resented England's senior team on Macdonald as the club's leading five occasions. Born Ipswich. marksman. Born Dublin. David *O'Leary: * Fine * central defender, and yet another Irish David *Price : *Former * England international with Arsenal. Arrived schoolboy international. Joined at Highbury in June 1973, and Arsenal as an apprentice in July turned full professional two years 1970; and after unsuccessful bids later. Although born in London, he for first team recognition, he went .· qualified to represent Republic of on loan to Peterborough United in Ireland through his father's national­ January 1975. Returned to High­ ity, and has now won 9 full caps. bury and quickly established himself He made 1 00 of his first 150 senior in the first team, and is now a appearances for Arsenal before his regular member of Arsenal's mid­ Frank Stapleton Pat Rice (captain) 20th birthday. David O'Leary David Price field. Born Caterham. (Continued on next page) thearsenalhistory.com14 15 .. . ARSENAL FACE TO FACE THE F.A. CUP COMPETITION - PAST WINNERS SEASON WINNINGTEAM LOSING TEAM SCORE SEASON WINNINGTEAM LOSING TEAM SCORE 1B71-2 Wanderers 1-0 1923-4 Newcastle United .. Aston Villa .. 2-0 1 B72-3 Wanderers Oxford University 2-0 1924-5 Sheffield United .. . . City .. 1-0 1 B73-4 Oxford University Royal Engineers 2-0 1925-6 Bolton Wanderers .. Manchester City .. . . 1-0 1926-7 Cardiff City .. Arsenal 1-0 1 B74-5t Royal Engineers .. . . Old Etonians 2-0 1927-B Blackburn Rovers . . Huddersfield Town .. 3-1 1B75-6t Wanderers . . Old Etonians .. 3-0 1928-9 Bolton Wanderers Portsmouth 2-0 1B76-7• Wanderers . . Oxford University .. 2-0 1929- 30 Arsenal Huddersfield Town 2-0 1B77-B Wanderers . . Royal Eng ineers .. 3-1 1931)-1 W . Bromwich Albion Birmingham 2-1 1 B78-9 Old Etonians Clapham Rovers .. .. 1-0 1931 - 2 Newcastle United Arsenal 2- 1 1 B79-80 Clapham Rovers .. Oxford University .. 1-0 1932-3 Everton Manchester City . . 3-0 1 BBl)-1 Old Carthusians . . Old Etonians 3-0 1933-4 Manchester City . . Portsmouth 2-1 1 BB1 - 2 Old Etonians . . Blackburn Rovers .. 1-0 1934-5 Sheffield Wednesday W. Bromwich Albion 4-2 1 BB2-3t Blackburn Olympic . . Old Etonians . . 2-1 1935-9 Arsenal Sheffield United .. 1-0 1 BBJ-4 Blackburn Rovers .. Queen·s Pk., 2- 1 1936- 7 Sunderland Preston North End 3-1 1 BB4-5 Blackburn Rovers . . Queen·s Pk., Glasgow 2-0 1937-8• Preston North End Huddersfield Town 1-0 1 BB5-6t Blackburn Rovers W. Bromwich Albion .. 2-0 1938-9 Portsmouth Wolverhampton Wan. 4-1 1BB6-7 AstonVilla W. Bromwich Albion .. 2-0 1945-9• Derby County Charlton Athletic .. 4-1 1 BB7-8 W. Bromwich Albion Preston North End .. 2- 1 1946-7 • Charlton Athletic . . Burnley 1-0 1 BBB-9 Preston North End Wolverhampton Wan. 3-0 1947- B ManchesterUnited • Blackpool .. 4-2 1 BB9-90 Blackburn Rovers Sheffield Wednesday .. 6-1 1948-9 Wolverhampton Wan. Le icester City 3-1 1 B91)-1 Blackburn Rovers .. Notis. County .. 3- 1 1949- 50 Arsenal Liverpool .. 2-0 1 B91-2 W. Bromwich Albion . . Aston Villa. .. 3-0 1951)-1 Newcastle United Blackpool .. 2-0 1B92-3 Wolverhampton Wan. . . Everton .. 1-0 Graham Rix Steve Walford Steve Gatting 1951- 2 Newcastle United Arsenal 1-0 1B93-4 Notis. County Bolton Wanderers 4-1 1952- 3 Blackpool Bolton Wanderers 4-3 1B94-5 Aston Villa . . W. Bromwich Albion . . 1-0 1953-4 W. Bromwich Albion Prestan North End 3-2 1B95-6 Sheffield Wednesday . . Wolverhampton Wan. .. 2- 1 1954-5 Newcast le United Manchester City .. 3- 1 1B96-7 Aston Villa .. Everton .. 3-2 Steve Gatting: Younger brother of the Middlesex and 1955-6 Manchester City .. Birmingham City .. 3- 1 Graham Rix: Represented Doncaster and 1 B97-8 Nottingham Forest Derby County .. 3- 1 1956-7 Aston Villa Manchester United 2- 1 schoolboys before signing for Arsenal in June 1974. Young England cricketer, Mike. Has himself played 1 B98-9 · Sheffield United . . Derby County .. 4-1 1957- B Bolton Wanderers Manchester United 2-0 Became professional seven months later, and scored on for Middlesex, but decided to devote his career to 1 B99- 1900 Bury Southampton 4-0 1958-9 Nottingham Forest Luton Town 2- 1 1901)-1 t Tottenham Hotspur Sheffield United . . .. 3-1 his debut, against Leicester City in April 1977. Capped at football. Joined Arsenal in July 1975, signing pro­ 1959-90 Wolverhampton Wan. Blackburn Rovers 3-0 1901-2t Sheffield United .. Southampton 2- 1 Under-21 level against Yugoslavia, in April 1978, and fessional forms in February 1977. Can operate in 1961)-1 Tottenham Hotspur Leicester City' 2-0 1902-3 Bury Derby County . . 6-0 1961-2 Tottenham Hotspur Burnley 3-1 has since made several more appearances. Slight in build defence or midfield, and made his first team debut 1903-4 Manchester City . . Bolton Wanderers . . 1-0 1962-3 Manchester United Leicester City 3-1 but is a tenacious and busy midfield player. Born against Southampton last October. Deputised for Liam 1904-5 Aston Villa . . Newcastle United .. 2-0 1963-4 West Ham United Preston North End 3-2 1905-6 Everton Newcastle United .. 1-0 Doncaster. Brady in the semi-final against Wolves. Born London. 1964- 5• Liverpool . . Leeds United 2-1 1906-7 Sheffield Wednesday . . Everton .. 2-1 1965-9 Everton Sheffield Wednesday 3- 2 1907-B Wolverhampton Wan. Newcastle Unit ed . . 3-1 1966-7 Tottenham Hotspur Chelsea 2- 1 1908-9 ManchesterUnited Bristol City . . 1-0 1967-8• W. Bromwich Albion Everton 1-0 * * * * * * 1909-1 Ot Newcastle United Barnsley . . . . 2-0 Steve Walford: Steve has deputised for both Sammy Mark Heeley: Small but skilful midfield prospect 1968-9 Manchester City .. Leicester City 1-0 1911)-1 t Bradford City .. Newcastle United .. 1-0 Nelson and Willie Young this season and has proved a signed from Peterborough United for £50,000 following 1969- 70t •Chelsea .. Leeds United 2-1 1911-2t Barnsley . . .. W. Bromwich Albion . . 1-0 1971)-1 • Arsenal Liverpool .. 2-1 capable substitute. He is another former Spurs player at a month's loan, in October 1977. Gained his first senior 1912-3 Aston Villa .. Sunderland .. 1-0 1971-2 Leeds United Arsenal 1-0 Highbury, Terry Neill signing him in August 1977 for chance against Ipswich Town in January 1978, and 1913-4 Burnley . . Liverpool . . . . 1-0 1972-3 Sunderland Leeds United 1-0 1914-5 Sheffield United .. Chelsea . . 3-0 £25,000. Made debut for Arsenal against Norwich in scored his first League goal for Arsenal against Bolton 1973-4 Liverpool .. Newcastle United 3-0 1919-20•Aston Villa . . Huddersfield . . 1-0 September 1977. Born Highgate. Wanderers in March of this year. Born Peterborough. 1974-5 West Ham United Fulham 2-0 1921)-1 Tottenham Hotspur Wolverhampton Wan. . . 1-0 1975-6 Southampton Manchester United 1-0 1921-2 HuddersfieldTown . . Preston North End . . 1-0 1976-7 ManchesterUnited Liverpool 2-1 1922-3 Bolton Wanderers .. West Ham United 2-0 1977-B Ipswich Town Arsenal 1-0 t After a drawn game. •After extra time. ANOTHER CUP FINAL AT WEMBLEY

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16 thearsenalhistory.com17 ARSENAL 2 .•. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0 F.A. CUP SEMI-FINAL, VILLA PARK, BIRMINGHAM (Stapleton, Sunderland) Saturday 31 st March 1979

thearsenalhistory.com CUP FINAL DAY -AND IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH

says Malcolm Brodie, M.B.E., (Sports Editor, Belfast Telegraph)

1rs A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH. Traditionally, is such he may become the first Irishman to reach the magical New York side-walks are painted green on St. century mark. Nobody will be more proud if that day arrives Patrick's Day, March 17. Perhaps, on reflection, that than Terry Neil. might not have been a bad idea for Wembley's Manchester United"s assistant manager, , Olympic Way today-May 12, 1979. is of course, an Englishman who occupies a similar position To plagiarise the words of the song, the air will be in the Northern Ireland International squad. filled with blarney you'd almost think you're back in And when it comes to the blarney just ask Sammy Mcilroy, old Killarney ! and David McCreery. They will tell you he falls Yes, it's a great day for the wearing of the green as well as not far short of the prince himself, with the red of Arsenal and Manchester United. whom he has formed such an effective partnership and rapport. For never in the history of an F.A. Cup Final has there been Tommy, whose idol and mentor was Peter Doherty, says such a plethora of Irishmen in the two teams as is the case coming from Liverpool is the next best thing to being Irish this afternoon. anyway! It is not true, however, that Tommy and Danny Many Irishmen down the years have distinguished them­ kissed the Blarney Stone on the same day! selves in F.A. Cup Finals. Players such as the immortal An assessment of players in these two teams reveals there is Peter Doherty (Derby County), (Man­ a basis for an all-Ireland side which many reckon could chester United), Peter McParland (Aston Villa), Johnny measure up to anything in International Football. Giles (Leeds United), Danny Blanchflower (Tottenham This is a cherished dream of thousands-the only hope, Hotspur), (Manchester United)-now despite legislative snags, of ever standing a real chance of coach to the goalkeepers at -Billy Gitlespie (Sheffield United), Jimmy McAlinden · (Portsmouth), reaching a World Cup Final. Two Irish International team set­ Tommy Sloan (Cardiff City), Billy Lacy (Livrepool), ups does not, they contend, possess the numerical strength of Reggie Ryan (West Bromwich Albion), Sammy Smyth playing power necessary to compete on equal terms. (Wolverhampton Wanderers), (Manchester Here then, in 4-3-3 formation, is a team which could be United). The list is endless. LITTLEWOODS POOLS selected from the Irish players Arsenal and United have avail­ · -,- -_· able on the staff. It could be a formidable one, too. TODAY, however,* we *find a * situation where Pat Jennings (Arsenal), Pat Rice (Arsenal), Jim Arsenal and United could, if necessary, parade Nicholl (Manch-ester United), David O'Leary (Arsenal), eleven Irishmen and, just for good measure, one of Sammy Nelson (Arsenal), Sammy Mcllroy (Manchester ~' £882.528 their fellow countrymen to handle the side-Arsenal United), Ashley Grimes (Manchester United), Liam Brady manager, Terry Neill. (Arsenal), Chris McGrath (Manchester United), David One of Northern Ireland's most illustrious soccer sons, Mccreery (Manchester United) and Frank Stapleton Terry is a man of principle who made it as a player both for (Arsenal). clubs and country, as a manager of Hull City and then two O'Leary, Grimes, Brady and Stapleton are Republic of of the most prestigious sides in the game-Tottenham Ireland Internationals with Brady named the Professional Hotspur and Arsenal. Footballers Association "Player of the Year" , the supreme He held the record number of Northern Ireland ··caps" accolade of his profession. The others are from Northern until his goalkeeper Pat Jennings climbed to his present Ireland. total of 76, a figure which may never be surpassed. Indeed, It's a great day for the Irish. No matter who wins the Cup shrewd judges consider Pat's consistency of performance today, the Irish simply cannot lose.

BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL AT WEMBLEY!

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21 thearsenalhistory.com20 TEST YOUR FOOTBALL SKILLS! 'FINAL' PUZZLE 1. ON THE BALL WEMBLEY NINETY-NINER Make up your own crossword of four words, each of CROSSWORD five letters, using all the letters of ARSENAL and UNITED.

(There are, of course, several possible solutions, but that doesn't make it easier! (Hint: try using a word that means 'beneath', or a word that means CLUES-Across. 1 & 3. Ex-Arsenal international who scored 1 Oac for United in their 1963 Cup win 'stupid'). (5, 4) 6. The first overseas soccer tour was that of Oxford University to-in 1875 (7) 7. Cause of Cup chaos this year (3) 8. Logie for one (5) 10. See 1 ac 11. Cup- and Championship-winning manager with Arsenal (7) 12. Ritchie, for example 2. LINE-UP (4) 13 & 4dn. The record League attendance (83,260) was set in 1948 when United entertained This could almost be today's team sheet except that Arsenal here ( 5, 4). the players' names are hidden in straight lines in any CLUES-Down. 1. One of United's all-time 'greats' now a BBC commentator (5, 3) 2. Another Wem­ direction. Can you spot ten stars? bley Final is for the F.A. Challenge -- (4) 3. England amateur and full international on United's board for around fifty years (7) 4. See 13ac 5. An exclamation of surprise at how the Cup was y N N D y last won for Arsenal? (2. 6) 6. Fourth Division side J x this season that finished bottom of Division One when Arsenal were Champions and United were R A 0 I E E 0 runners-up (7) 9. Sunderland, say (4) 10. the A H R R L c R Perhaps how you got here? (4). E c D I s I L L u A c 0 R I 4. STAR TURN 0 B N E N p c Put an 'A' for Arsenal in the right place in 'Manchester United' and you'll be able to s A M 0 H T M find the hidden name (spelled backwards) of an international who starred for both 3. WHO'S WHO? clubs. Who is he? Surnames like COOK or CARPENTER have obvious origins, but others aren't so clear-cut. Here are the 5. THE LAST ROUND-UP original meanings of the names of some of this Can you complete either of these two afternoon's likely players ... but can you identify sequences by adding one more letter? .· them? ' (a) Ardour; (b) Dweller by rushes; (c) Son of the S, N, N, S, W, ? calf-keeper; (d) Twin; (e) Victory person; (f) Son C, F, C, S, L, ? of the red-haired land. (a, b and c are from Arsenal and d, e and f from United). Answers on Page 29. thearsenalhistory.com22 23 • ARSENAL • TODAY'S REFEREE (Colours: Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, R. C. CHALLIS (, ) (Colours : Red Shirts, White Shorts, Yellow Stockings) Black Stockings) RON CHALLIS, 46 years old, is no stranger to Wembley. He was senior 1. PAT JENNINGS linesman at the 1975 F.A. 1. Cup Final and also had charge of the F.A. Trophy 2. PAT RICE (Captain) Final a year later. A maga­ 2. JIMMY NICHOLL zine production manager, Mr Challis is married with 3. SAMMY NELSON two children and, apart 3. ARTHUR ALBISTON from football, looks to golf and squash for re- J laxation. Has one more 4. SAMMY MclLROY 4. BRIAN TALBOT season to complete as a Football league referee. } 5. DAVID O'LEARY 5. GORDON McOUEEN LINESM EN 6. WILLIE YOUNG Senior: K. S. Hackett (Sheffield) 6. (Captain) (Red Flag)

7. LIAM BRADY H. Dempsey (Chelmsford, ) 7. (Yellow Flag)

8. ALAN SUNDERLAND Reserve Linesman 8. W. C. Harvey (Redditch, Worcester)

9. FRANK STAPLETON 9. EXTRA TIME WILL BE PLAYED IF NECESSARY DAVID PRICE If scores are level after 90 minutes, an extra half-hour will 10. 10. be played. REPLAY AT WE MBLEY 11. GRAHAM RIX If this is necessary it will ta ke place at this Stadium on 11. MIKE THOMAS Thursday next, 17th May. Kick-off 7.45 p.m. REPLAY TICKET IN FORMATION If a replay is necessary, the Final Teams will each receive Substitute: Substitute: STEVE WALFORD 30,000 tickets and supporters should apply to their respective clubs. Also, 20,000 Replay Final Tickets will be on sale at the Box Office, Wembley, from Manager: Mr. TERRY NEILL 10 a.m. onwards tomorrow (S unday) morning. Manager: Mr. DAVE SEXTON

.· BUKTA MAKES YOU /Duktoll/sPORTWEAR e Sendtoday for yourfreesalesbrochureonthesportofyourchoice to: A WINNING OUTFIT Bukta, Brinksway, Stockport, Cheshire SK41ED Enclosing stamp to cover postage. thearsenalhistory.com24 25 Two 1979 Cup Final Plaques GREAT in Elegant Stainless Steel Whatever the result, these plaques offer you a permanent reminder WEMBLEY of this great final. Artists impression

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP FINAL 1979 FINALS

hile both Arsenal and Manchester United have contributed their share of the thrills and drama of Cup Finals. there W have been many other memorable occasions in the 50 previous matches at Wembley. In fact there could not have been a more dramatic start to a half century of varying facets than the initial 1923 Final when such was the clamour for admission, the official attendance of 126.047 in no way represented the crowds who actually forced their way in that day. The match was played out eventually with the multitude thronging Wembley's touchlines and Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United 2-0. That was the first and last time the game at Wembley has not been an all-ticket affair. But while similar scenes have not been repeated, the enthusiasm to get hold of a Cup Final ticket has never diminished. In 1927 Cardiff City became the only club to take the F.A. Cup out of England when they beat Arsenal by a goal which spun off the unfortunate Gunners goalkeepers jersey and into the net. There was tragedy for the Huddersfield Town goalkeeper the following year when he found himself bundled into the goal with the ball for Wembley's quickest goal inside a minute. Blackburn Rovers went on to win 3- 1 and it was the first time the Final losers had scored for 18 years I Bolton Wanderers came back yet again in 1929 to beat Portsmouth by two clear goals and so took their total of men used in three finals to only 17 different players who had assembled to win the treble of successes. ~O...S.•lon Jennings, (c.pt.), After Arsenal's win in 1930. an all-Midland Final in 1931 saw West Bromwich Albion beat Birmingham City by the odd goal in three 0:.., a.Ney. Jtftwny Nkholl, Arthur IJbiston, P•I P•I AK:• Sammy Hittson. T-'bot, Orricl O'L.-y, Willi• Young, S9rnmyllclroy, Gordon~~ 8udW'lic.J an. and achieve a different kind of double, with promotion to Division One and the cup. s..... Copp.I&, .Mmmy GIMnhotf. Joe JonMn, u.ner.oy , Alan~FrainkStapleton , Oewid ~ Graihwn Rill. S'-Gatting. After Newcastle United's success in 1932, the following year provided Everton with a three clear goals win over Manchester City. That loua..c.t.Mibn-n.s.BMn~ . St-WaHord, w..k:olm W..:Oonllkl. lribft HMtey. ""°' Md'lie. sa.-.rt Houaton, Sl"'91t Punon, year the players were numbered for the first time in the final-only from 1 to 22 I o..kl McAMry• .....,. Grimes. Manchester United Arsenal Manchester City bounced back the following year to beat Portsmouth 2-1 and, in 1935, Sheffield Wednesday had a 4-2 win over West Bromwich Albion. REFEREE:; R C. Chattis In 1936 Arsenal won again and in 1937, led Sunderland to success in a 3-1 win in which the captain LINESMEN: K.tUcbtt#MtH. Y. DtmpM'f. ~~e- : w ...... ,. was one of the scorers.

Strictty limited ..:lition of this engra.ed p&...- has bMfl issued und9I" the In 1938 George Mutch ended the game late in extra time with a penalty kick and in the last final before World War Two. Portsmouth udusM penniu.ion ot the FootbMI Associ.llion, London. beat the favourites Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 with Bert Barlow scoring against his former club. In 1946 Bert Turner had the misfortune to put through his own goal for Derby County and though he also scored for Charlton Athletic. the Rams won 4-1. The ball burst that year and again in 1947 when it was Char/ton's turn to take advantage of the tradition and beat Burnley 1-0. FA C..p Flalll Plaq•• No. 1. Manchester United's victory in 1948 was followed by Wolves beating Leicester City 3-1 in 1949; a match missed by City's This Is an artist's Impression of the plaque, engraved onto Each plaque is numbered 1 - 2,000 individually and undoubt­ who had a severe nose bleed on the eve of the game. edly will become great collector's items. Stainless Steel with both club's crest In full club colours. Arsenal's 1950 triumph was followed by Newcastle United beating B/ackpool 2-0 via a couple ofJackie Milburn goals in 1951. Newcastle Immediately the game Is resolved, one way or the other - the The size of the plaque is approximately 230mm x 160mm United won it again the following year and. in 1953. it was ' moment of glory in the competition. score plus the goal-scorers will be added - and production and is framed in elegant Ramin wood with a walnut finish. The plaques are to be reproduced on to 18/8 austenitlc stainless Blackpool beat Bolton Wanderers 4-3 thanks to a hat-trick but gallant Wanderers were heavily depleted will commence Immediately. by injuries on the day and it needed all Matthews' guile to beat them in the end. Don't miss out on this very special opportunity to have a steel, and stove enamelled to fix the colouring to last a lifetime permanent memento of this exciting final. - at omv £19.95 (post £1.50, Overseas £3.00) they rep­ West Bromwich Albion were 3-2 winners over Preston North End in 1954 and a 45 second goal by Milburn put Newcastle well on the The production will be strictly limited, already many hundreds resent great value and an obvious collector's item! way to victory over Manchester City next year. But City lost with a twisted knee and the injury hoodoo was much in have been earmarked by the clubs and early reservation is evidence in their 3-1 defeat. strictly recommended. Please allow up to 21 days for delivery. Manchester City were back a year later Re vie-inspired to beat Birmingham City 3-1 and though goalkeeper played the last 15 minutes with a broken neck, they held out. Aston Villa won for a record seventh time in 1957 and then came Bolton's success in the aftermath of Munich a year later. Injury struck Roy Dwight of Nottingham Forest after he had scored against Luton Town in 1959 but he was able to F.A. CUP FINAL see his team finally win 2- 1 from a hospital TV I Con.memonltive Plaque FA Cap Flaa! Plaq•e Dave Whelan of Blackburn Rovers broke his leg against Wolves the following year and his team were beaten by three clear goals. And No.2. Len Chalmers was injured the following year against Tottenham Hotspur as Leicester City were beaten 2-0 by a team which achieved the Equally attractive with both league and Cup double. finalists club crests in full Tottenham won again in 1962 with Burnley beaten 3-1 and Danny Blanchflower scored from the fourth penalty awarded at Wembley. colour, exquisitely engraved on West Ham United beat Preston North End 3-2 in 1964 to disappoint the youngest cup finalist in history, , who was 17 to 18/8 austenitic stainless years 345 days that May 2nd. steel. Fully approved by the Extra time was forced in the following year for the first time since 1947, when Liverpool finally overcame Leeds United 2-1 after Gerry Football Association, Arsenal Byrne had had to play on with a broken collar bone. and Manchester United. In 1966 Everton recovered from being two goals down to beat Sheffield Wednesday 3- 2 and the losers started the tradition The overall size of the plaque is of the beaten eleven doing a lap of honour for their supporters. 119mm x 119mm including mahogany frame. Available In 1967 it was the first a/I-London final and Spurs won their fifth final in five appearances in beating Chelsea 2-1. NOW for immediate despatch The third minute of extra time provided with the chance to seal the 1968 final for West Bromwich Albion against Everton and, for only £6.50 postage 50p ENGLAND .- in 1969. just a solitary goal ended Leicester City's hopes against Manchester City. For Leicester it was their fourth Wembley defeat. 1979 (Overseas £1. 50). In 1970 Chelsea and Leeds United were unable to solve their differences at Wembley even after extra time but. in the replay at Old Trafford. APPROVED BY THE FOOTIW..l. ASSOCIATION Chelsea won 2-1. State clearly Plaque 2 when STOP PRESS Arsenal clinched the double in 1971 but lost to Leeds United themselves in the 1972 final by a single goal. L.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_,ordering . bglaacl International Tea• Plaqae Second Division club. Sunderland. defeated Leeds 1-0 in 1973 with Jim Montgomery making a memorable double-save Approved by F .A. this is the official plaque to prevent th~ Yorkshire club scoring. But in 1974 there was no good fortune for those other north-easterners Newcastle. of the England Team. Beautifully engraved who were beaterT- by three clear goals by Liverpool. .· on to stainless steel and mounted on a Order your plaques NOW, clearly stating plaque required and enclosing payment mahogany frame. Overall size -t19mm x In 1975 another all-London game saw West Ham United win by two clear goals. both scored by Alan Taylor who.in the previous November. complete with postage to: 119mm. At only £6.50 each (Post 50p had been signed from Rochdale. U.K., Overseas £1.50). The!le will be a Since then as mentioned elsewhere. Manchester United have been to Wembley twice, losing and winning, and Arsenal were the beaten ~ SYNCRONOL INDUSTRIES LIMITED, BLACKBUSHE TRADING finalists in 1978 when Roger Osborne scored and then took no further part in the match. ~ ESTATE, YATELEY, CAMBERLEY, SURREY. GUI 7 7ET. most sought after collector's item. NR. JACK ROLLIN 27 thearsenalhistory.com26 MANCHESTER Everything UNITED

FULL CLUB HISTORY you like about .... Chairman: L. C. EDWARDS. Directors: J. A. Gibson, W. A. Young, D. D. Haroun, J.P., C. M. Edwards, Sir , C.B.E., K.C.S.G. Manager: Dave Sexton. Secretary: R. L. Olive. Assistant Manager: Tommy Cavanagh. Year Formed: 1878 as ; 1902 Manchester United. Turned Professional: 1885. Limited Company: 1907. Previous Name: Newton Heath, 1880-1902. Previous Grounds: 1880-93, North Road, Monsall Road; 1893, Bank Street; 1910, Old Trafford; 1946, Maine N~6 Road; 1949, Old Trafford. Honours: Football League, Divisi-On 1, Champions: 1907-08, 1910-11, 1951-52, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1964-65, 1966-67; Runners-up: 1946-47,-· 1947-48, 1948-49, 1950-51, 1958-59, 1963-64, 1967-68. Division 2, Champions: 1935-36, 1974-75; Runners-up: 1896-97, 1905-06, 1924-25, 1937-38. F.A. Cup Winners: 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977; Runners-up: 1957, 1958, 1976. Football League Cup, best season: Semi-finalists: 1969-70, 1970-71, 1974-75. European Competitions: European Cup, Semi-finalists: 1956-57, 1957-58, 1965-66, 1968-69; Winners: 1967-68. European Cup Winners Cup: 1963-64, 1977-78. European Fairs Cup, Semi-finalists: 1964-65. Record Victory: 10-0 v Anderlecht, European Cup, preliminary Rd., 1956-57. Record Defeat: 0-7 v Aston Villa, Division 1, Dec. 27th 1930. Most League Points: 64, Division 1, 1956-57. Most League Goals: 103, Division 1, 1956-57 and 1958-59. Highest League Scorer in Season: , 32, 1959-60. Most Goals in Total Aggregate: , 198, 1956-73. Most Capped Player: Bobby Charlton, 106, England. Most League Appearances: Bobby Charlton, 606, 1956-1973. Record Transfer Fee Received: £250,000 from Derby County for , April 1978. Record Transfer Fee Paid: £495,000 to Leeds Utd., for Gordon McQueen, Feb. 1978. Managers Since the War: Matt Busby, Wilf McGuinness, Sir Matt Busby, Frank O'Farrell, . Address of Club Shop or Boutique: Red Devils Souvenir Shop, Old Trafford. Old Trafford, Manchester M16 ORA. Telephone 061-872 166112. Telegraph address: 'Stadium Manchester'. Ground capacity: 60,500. Record attendance: 76,962 Wolves v Grimsby T., F.A. Cup Semi-final, March 25, 1939. Club record: 70,504 v Aston Villa, Division 1, December 27, 1920. Record receipts: £124,441 Football League Cup Final Replay, Liverpool v Nottingham Forest, March 22, 1978. Club record: £79,645 vTottenham Hotspur. F.A. Cup 6th Round Replay, March 14, 1979. Pitch measurements: 116 yds. x 76 yds. Match tickets: Seats can be booked from two calendar months before the match. Any not sold by Monday before a Saturday match can be reserved by personal application. For up-to-date information tel : 061-872 7771. Car parking: Large car parks within easy reach of the ground at Chester Road municipal park (500 cars), County Cricket Ground. Talbot Road and Great Stone Road (1,200), , Chester Road (900), British Car Auctions, Talbot Road (100). Alternatively, cars can be parked in Manchester., or at outside intermediate stations and the rest of the journey made by the above train services. Entertainments/ catering facilities: Licensed bars around the ground. Restaurant (not match days). Club Shop : The souvenir shop alongside the ticket office is open throughout the week. Price lists sent on receipt of S.A.E. Club Colours: Red shirts with red and white trim, white shorts, black stockings with red tops and white band. Change Colours: White shirts with three black stripes, black shorts with red and white stripes, white stockings with red and black top. Trainer : Tommy Cavanagh. Club Nickname: 'Red Devils'. (Reproduced by courtesy of Rothmans Football Year Book)

King Size. Answers to Final Puzzle and Quiz from Page 23.

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1. On The Ball. Here are a couple of solutions: Under, Dealt, Senna and Alien; Inane, Renal, Deans and Daunt. 2. Line-Up­ PSK7 .- O'Leary, Nelson, Price, Rice and Rix (all of Arsenal) and Bailey, Buchan, Jordan, Mcilroy and Thomas (all of United). 3. Who's Who?- (a) Rice ; (b) Rix; (c) O'Leary; (d) Thomas; (e) Nicholl; (f) Mcilroy. 4. Star Turn-Put it between the 'n' and the ' i' MIDDLE TAR As defined in H.M.Government Tables. and. read back . 5. The Last Round Up-Yes, but only after the match I The sequences are the initial letters of teams defeated en route by today's finalists ; so one sequence (that of today's loser) is already complete, and just one letter (i.e. M or A) .· H.M. Government Health Departments' WARNING: is needed ta round... off the other. CIGARETTES CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH Solutions to Ninety-Niner Crossword-Across: 1 & 3 David Herd, 6. Germany, 7. ice, 8. Jimmy, 10. two, 11. Allison, 12. Andy. 13 & 4dn. . Down: 1. , 2. Vase, 3. Hardman, 4. See 13ac, 5. by George I, 6. Grimsby (1947-48), 9. Alan, 10. taxi. thearsenalhistory.com29 WARM FOOTBALL ... e PUT ON THE STYLE (cont'd) PEARSON and , and Scotland's , the pattern was laid Successful football management demands at least as FLOWING FOOTBALL much courage in the boardroom as players are required • • • to show on the pitch, and Matt Busby has never been lacking in that particular quality. When, in the mid-fifties, his first great side showed the EXCITING FOOTBALL ... streaks of grey, he ruthlessly broke up the team. But while that side had been entertaining the masses and grabbing the biggest headlines, the real work had been done in the quieter, lower regions of the club. Busby was on the brink of achieving his dream, a Manchester United team brought up entirely within the club and UNITED PUT ON THE STYLE! playing to a style he wanted, a unique blend of enterprise Assistant Manager: Tommy Cavanagh and effect. LAYERS MAY COME. PLAYERS MAY GO. ROUND BY ROUND Third Round Chelsea (H} PEVEN MANAGERS, IN RECENT YEARS, HAVE 3-0 O, the , weaned on United's (Coppell, Grimes, COME AND GONE. BUT THE AURA OF * * * S training pitches, were allowed out into the big, J. Greenhoff} MANCHESTER UNITED REMAINS UNCHANGED. wide world. Precocious they may have been, but Fourth Round Fulham (A} 1-1 THE REDS BELONG, NOT JUST TO the side skippered by and inspired (J. Greenhoff} MANCHESTER, BUT TO ENGLAND. LIKE THEIR by had already won two Fourth Round Fulham (H} OPPONENTS IN THIS YEAR'S F.A. CUP FINAL, 1-0 League championships and were on the way to a Replay (J. Greenhoff} MANCHESTER UNITED'AREAN INTERNATIONAL third when it was decimated at Munich in 1958. Fifth. Round Colchester (A} 1-0 CLUB. AND THAT'S WHY, OUTSIDE LIVERPOOL, Potentially, the Babes were the best club side (J. Greenhoff) THEIR THIRD APPEARANCE IN FOUR SUCCES­ that Britain had ever possessed. Sixth Round Tottenham (A) 1-1 SIVE FINALS WAS GREETED WITH DELIGHT. United had to start all over again. They scraped (Thomas) The one red thread winding its way unbroken through together a motley crew and survived. When the time Sixth Round Tottenham (H} 2-0 United's post-war tapestry is, of course, SIR MATT came to rebuild they did it their own way. They did it Replay (Jordan, Mcllroy) BUSBY who started the rebuilding of the club in 1945, from the front. Semi-Final Liverpool 2-2 with war-damaged grandstand and a pitch that wasn't BOBBY CHARLTON was the symbol of the new (Maine Road} hardly fit to play on. United. DENIS LAW was brought back to Manchester (Jordan, B. Greenhoff) Since then, some of Soccer's most celebrated players from Italy. The dazzling talent of GEORGE BEST was Semi-Final Liverpool 1-0 have worn the famous red, white and black strip, and if in the wings. PADDY CRERAND was the attacking Replay (Goodison Park) United haven't quite become an art form they are a midfield man. The defence was added on. (J. Greenhoff) shrine at which thousands and tens of thousands They did the job the Babes had not been allowed to TOTAL 12-4 worship. finish. They won the European Cup for Busby and Goalscorers The reason is, of course, that United can be guaranteed Britain. That side, the third of Busby's supreme teams, J . Greenhoff 5, Jordan 2, Coppell 1, B. Greenhoff United are through to the. Final! Their golden to put on the style. The foundations were laid by Matt was the legacy he handed on when he retired from the 1, Grimes 1, Mcllroy 1, Thomas 1. passport to Wembley came in the Goodison Park Busby when he went out and assembled his first team. managership. replay when JIMMY GREENHOFF (right) He chose his personality players and told them to go out GREEN HOFF will be remembered long after the notched the only goal. And a jubilant JOE and enjoy themselves. United players have been mostly NITED found their way when TOMMY unlucky defenders have been forgotten. JORDAN is not slow to let the world know! enjoying themselves ever since, and so have their fans. * * * U DOCHERTY became manager. Though he was Now United's reins are controlled by the quiet man Hard luck, Liverpool. too late to save them from relegation he brought DAVE SEXTON. His comment quite simply. "This is HE United style* is not * difficult * to define. It is a them back. playing in the old-fashioned way. the most satisfying moment of my career. What a Tmixture of arrogance and supreme self­ They were exciting to watch, they pushed so marvellous way to finish United's Centenary Season with confidence. It has flair and finesse. It blends many players forward that most matches were the coveted F.A. Cup on our sideboard". individual ability with team planning. The players a gamble which United usually won and, as usual, Manchester United have been in six F.A. Cup Finals know they are good because players who don't the names of attackers such as STEVE COPPELL, since the war. None of them has been dull. They promise measure up to United's standards don't stay long LOU MACARI, and JIMMY this one won't be either. in the first team at Old Trafford. Even all that didn't stop United losing their place in the First Division in 1974. But twelve, months later, they came roaring back having injected a financial transfusion into every ailing Second Division club. Available Now from your Record Store United seem to be the club everybody wants to love. The Munich disaster is only a part of it. Football is what on RED VINYL (Limited Edition) the SINGLE United are all about, warm football, flowing football, exciting football. ONWARD SEXTON'S SOLDIERS HEN Matt Busby* appointed * * his first captain, Sung by W the choice fell upon JOHNNY CAREY. prob­ ably the best all-round player the Republic of .· Ireland has produced. 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Back row (left to right): , Jimmy Nicholl, Brian Greenhoff, Andy Ritchie, , Ashley Grimes, Gordon McOueen and . Middle Row: Tommy Cavanagh (ass't. manager), Stuart Pearson, Tom Sloan, David Mccreery, Paddy Roche, Gary Balley, Chris McGrath, Michael Duxbury, Dave Sexton (manager) and Laurie Brown (physio). Front row: Steve Coppell, Arthur Albiston, Sammy Mcllroy, Mp.rtin Buchan (captain), Lou Macari, Jimmy Greenhoff, Mike Thomas and Joe Jordan. thearsenalhistory.com Gary Bailey: Gary made his United Gordon McOueen: Joined Leeds debut last November against United from St. Mirren for £40,000 Ipswich Town-the club his goal­ in September 1972, and played 140 keeper father Roy played for in the League games at before early 1960's. Began his own switching to United for a then goalkeeping career in South Africa British record fee of £500,000 in with Wits University. Came to February 1978. Orthodox centre­ England to sign for United in half, whose height allows him to December 1977 and was quickly command in defence and thre<1ten recognised as probable successor to in attack. Unfortunately, an injury . England Under-21 sustained when playing for Scotland player. Born Ipswich. against England sidelined him from the World Cup Finals in Argentina. Born . Brian Greenhoff:* * Joined* United from school and signed professional forms in June 1970. His debut came Steve Coppell:* * Steve *made his in September 1973. Originally a England debut against Italy in the midfield player, he adapted to World Cup qualifying _ match in central defence when Gary Bailey November 1977, and has now won broke his leg. Returned to midfield Steve Coppell 11 caps. Joined United from following the arrival of Gordon Tranmere Rovers in February 1975 McQueen, but is now preferred in for £40,000 after gaining a degree at the back four. England international Liverpool University. Speedy winger at Under-23 and full level with 17 with the skill and flair to operate in full caps. Born Barnsley. any attacking role. Born Liverpool.

Arthur * Albiston:* * Scottish Jimmy *Greenhoff: * Undoubtedly* defender at Under-21 level. Made United's Cup hero this season with Martin Buchan (Captain) his first team debut against local five goals. Arrived at Old Trafford to Gordon McOueen rivals Manchester City, and was link with brother Brian, in November drafted into the FA Cup Final side 1976. Started at Leeds United, against Liverpool in 1977 as late whom he left for Birmingham City, deputy for the injured Stewart was Stoke City skipper when he Houston. Won Cup winners' medal moved to United. Scored the with a superb performance. Born winning goal in the 1977 Cup Final Edinburgh. against Liverpool, and at 33 is playing some of the best football of his career. Born Barnsley.

Sammy* Mcilroy:* Another* of Arthur Albiston United's Irish internationals. Sammy Lou Macari was 17 when he made his club Joe Jordan:* Returned* to* the first­ debut, against Manchester City in team in the quarter-finals after an November 1971. Has switched from injury in November. Target man who striker to midfield, but still scores makes goals for others. rather than goals. Born Belfast. being a prolific scorer himself. Began with Morton. Joined Leeds United in 1970 and signed for United in January 1978 for £350,000. Martin *Buchan: * (Captain) * . Martin Scottish international who played in made his United debut against Argentina last summer. Born Tottenham Hotspur in February . 1972, following a £125,000 transfer from Aberdeen. He played for Scotland in the World Cup Finals in Lou Macari:* Scored * on* his debut West Germany (1974) and against West Ham United following Argentina (1978). Forms central his £200,000 arrival from Celtic in .· defensive partnership with January 1973. Lou began his soccer McQueen, but has also operated career as a striker, but has reverted to successfully at left back. His midfield with equal success. shrewdness and consistency has Another member of Scotland's won him the Scotland captaincy Argentinian World Cup squad, with Sammy Mcilroy Brian Greenhoff many times. Born Aberdeen. Joe Jordan 22 caps. Born Edinburgh. Jimmy Greenhoff (Continued on next page) thearsenalhistory.com34 35 ... FACE TO FACE DAVID DRYER (Sports Travel) LIMITED in association with Pontinental (Holiday Services) Limited Mike Thomas: Welsh international JUNE CALENDAR with eight full caps. Joined United last November from Wrexham for 6th June: v ENGLAND-Nations Cup £300,000. Influential in midfield and 10 day coach Tour £190.00 fast when breaking down the left 5 day air Tour £215.00 wing. 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37 thearsenalhistory.com36 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 . . . LIVERPOOL 2 F.A. CUP SEMI-FINAL, MAINE ROAD, MANCHESTER (Jordan, B. Greenhoff) (Dalglish, Hansen) SATURDAY 31st MARCH 1979

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Victory salute by JIMMY GREENHOFF! And no wonder. He has just scored United's golden goal There's only one against Liverpool in the semi-final replay to put United at Wembley for the third time in four years. And that goal brought his tally to five in the current Cup competition. thearsenalhistory.com40 41 SAVING MOMENTS-F.A. CUP FINALS SAVING MOMENTS-F.A. CUP FINALS FRANK SAM 1934 SWIFT 1946 BARTRAM CHARLTON ATHLETIC MANCHESTER CITY

f RANK SWIFT, in his prime, was just over six feet tall. weighed nearly ASKED. in th~ middle and late forties to name the best uncapped 13st, was among the best goalkeepers England ever had, and goalkeeper m England. the average Soccer fan of the time would radiated confidence. He could, and frequently did, command any have named Sam Bartram. With fiery red hair. he was a character. gathering. Yet, as a skinny 19-year-old, he fainted on his goal-line at Things happened to him, particularly in F.A. Cup finals. For instance. he the end of an F.A. Cup final. is the only Cup final goalkeeper who has picked the ball out of the net following an own goal and seen the same player equalise it inside a The story began in 1933 when Frank watched from the terraces as Manchester minute. He is also the only goalkeeper who has played in successive City were beaten 3-0 by Everton. Twelve months later he was back again at finals in which the ball has burst. Wembley as first team goalkeeper when City took on Portsmouth. With 17 Charlton Athletic"s first F.A. Cup final came in 1946 when they were to lose minutes to go, Portsmouth were ahead. But Fred Tilson, who scored the equaliser, 4-1 to Derby County after extra time. With ten minutes of the normal 90 to go also snatched the winner three minutes from time. Charlton's Welsh international w ing-half Bert Turner deflected a centre past Bartram. Down at the other end, Turner hit a free-kick at the defensive wall and The relief, or joy, or both, was too much for the nerve-wracked youngster. As got another deflection - and another goal. he bent into the net for his cap and gloves he blacked out. Five minutes later Earlier, Bartram had safely clutched a shot. on his goal-line when he felt the King was saying:" How are you feeling now, my boy?" "Fine" replied ball deflating. Realising the possibility of a bounce-up on his own line, he threw Swift. "That's good", said His Majesty. "You played well. Here's your medal". the ball towards a touchline before complaining to the referee that the ball was going down. Next year. the shrewd Bartram was back at Wembley again. This time Charlton Athletic beat Burnley 1-0 -and again the ball burst. ••MANCHESTER PROGRAMME & SOUVENIR CENTRE.,

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43 thearsenalhistory.com42 SAVING MOMENTS-F.A. CUP FINALS SAVING MOMENTS-F.A. CUP FINALS BERT JIM 1956 TRAUTMANN 1973 MONTGOMERY MANCHESTER CITY SUNDERLAND

BERT TRAUTMANN, one-time German who became IT is a toss-up which save has been most seen on television, Gordon one of Britain's most popular footballers, not only broke his neck Banks's from Pele in the 1970 World Cup or Jim Montgomery's from in the 1956 F.A. Cup final, but played on and collected a winners' medal. , of Leeds United, in the 1973 F.A. Cup final. That was a It was against Birmingham City who went into the match raging match all-conquering Leeds couldn't lose. But they did. And, for once, favourites having just become the first team to get to the final without the goalscorer, in this case , didn't get all the glory. playing at home and having done it with a goals aggregate of 18 against Leeds United had finished third in the First Division with a heavy European two. campaign thrown in as usual. Sunderland were to finish sixth in the Second Division. Manchester City had discarded the Revie plan, and Don Revie with it But an It was a mild shock when Porterfield put Sunderland ahead mid-way through attack of boils forced another player to miss the final, Revie was back in the side the first half, but that was expected to be no more than a prelude to Leeds taking and he played a blinder to destroy Birmingham. over. But they didn't. They attacked with seven men. Then eight. Then nine. Yet Fifteen minutes from the end, Manchester City were 3-1 ahead. Birmingham there was no way past the diving, twisting, leaping Montgomery. City made one despairing effort. Peter Murphy, a gentleman footballer, broke Not even when Alan Clarke and Lorimer both had the goal at their mercy with through. Trautmann dashed out, dived at Murphy's feet, and that was when the some 25 minutes left. In Montgomery's own words: "When Clarke headed one neck went, though he didn't know it then. He played on in intense pain and down it was pure reflex when I knocked it across goal. The ball went to Lorimer Ma01chester, beaten by Newcastle United the year before, were home in triumph. and I flung myself across the flight and managed to scoop it up on to the bar". Trautmann, Footballer of the Year that 1955-56 season, was fit to play again the A tap would have beaten Montgomery. But that is how F.A. Cup finals are won following season. - and lost.

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A Super 8 Wembley Tie For guided tour of the projector at only £35. Electrically Navy, 100% polyester, PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED AND EDITED FROM OFFICIAL COVERAGE operated; automatic film threading and Stadium. Details of times Any replay necessary will also be produced as a separate film. power rewind. Shows films on 501t, 4" base with Twin Towers etc., included. 85p Send cheque or postal order NOW to reserve your copy. Allow 30 days for delivery 1OOlt, 200ft and 4001t reels. Instructions motif. £3.00 afterthe match while we complete production. The following versions to be available supplied. 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Winners '1979: £2.60 Mads Stage. £1.00 ------From our range of 100 soccer (Please allow 28 days delivery). cup-tie films: A sound souvenir to stir the memory. OFFICIAL 19n Man. Utd 2, Liverpool 1 long playing record album of today's F.A. Cup 200ftblk & white £6.20 200ftcolour £13.65 CUP Final between ARSENAL and MANCHESTER Sound colour £17.20 UNITED. The thrills, drama and goals to recapture 1971 Arsenal 2, Liverpool 1 for years to come on your own record player or 2001tblk & wnite £6.20 FINAL radiogram ... all the tingling excitement of a great 200ftcolour £13.65 Wembley occasion relived through edited high­ Sound colour £17.20 lights of BBC Radio coverage. Wembley Pack 1968 Man. Utd 4, Benlica 1 Leather bookmark, 2001! blk & white sil. £6.20 RECO RD 200ftblk & white sd. £10.00 Wembley woven patch, 400ft blk & white sil. £11.40 PRICE: (including post & packing £2 •g 5 Car sticker, Twin Towers 1968 Man. Utd 3, R. 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