Match of the Day 16/1/1983

The Match of the Day episode broadcast on 16th January 1983, featuring highlights of the previous day's games between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool and Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday.

[@RobCLynch]

Liverpool were a winning machine during this era. I believe that they won the league for 3 seasons on the bounce - 82, 83 and 84 I think.
It was a great time to be going to the game.

[@vinnysamways63]

Much better programme in those days. Good long highlights, limited action replays and no 'in-depth' analysis after each game.

[@smittenthekitteninmittens2679]

this was the very day i was born!!!

[@markbunn4376]

Fun Fact: BBC Breakfast Time started the next day

[@alanprior7650]

I was a Liverpool fan between 77-86. The Bob Paisley teams were amazing!

[@StewartyMac]

John Wile was 35 years old on that day. For reference, thats the same age as David Silva is now. Fair to say players looked a lot older than their age back in those days.

[@staceygrove5976]

I saw Bobby Collins play for Oldham Athletic when he was 42, in the 1972-73 season.

[@dogwwoo]

RIP Stephen Bell and Mick Baxter

[@vinnysamways63]

Tragic! What happened to Stephen Bell?

[@michaeldignan4607]

Wow, the debut of the famous Kelham O'Hanlon!

[@apathyintheuk265]

And thus, R0n Wylie invented the 'wingback'.

[@skintslots]

I was at that West Brom v Liverpool game and it was an awful match until Rush popped up to warm our hearts on a freezing day.

[@tomthomas9708]

It looked shit.

[@Kill--alllll---IDF]

14:54 that was clear pen wow crazy lines man decision

[@ArmyofLove]

Poor referee. Liverpool bigger than that anyway. The move on 21 mins was world class

[@dazza1974]

Just shake his hand Cyril ...!!!!

[@TheBundleofkent]

Lovely ball from David Hodgson. Always thought he was a top player, a bit unlucky

[@burnleytilidie1882]

Martin jol ex spurs manager playing for West brom

[@alanprior7650]

Sometimes we forget such humble beginnings...Allardyce at Bolton,Coppell at United(Palace and Man City manager) Joe Royale (Man.City player to Everton manager) etc...

[@a.tanner8524]

In the good old days when the 1st division actually was the first tier and the 2nd division actually was the second tier. Proper football played by decent blokes on a Saturday afternoon. Before money and diving ruined the game.

[@alanprior7650]

Oh God...I miss Divisions one to four!
Prem,Championship,League One and Two? WTF!!!

[@stigoftdump]

Screamer from Regis