Remember this so well, Tommy Docherty leading up to the game was saying that the First Division (then) was no place for a Player/Manager. Giles answered him the only way he knows with a screamer of a first goal. Giles couldn't afford star players, but very few could put a TEAM together like him, and bring the best out of average players. He was one of the Greats.
got teary when I saw John Osborne save the penalty, I loved him; he had issues with his joints in his hands. great albion keeper. and clever also " Quizball" was often won by west brom .
Ally Brown never seemed to get the full recognition he deserved. He scored so many crucial goals for Albion. And that sublime lay-off for Cyrille's goal at Old Trafford is unforgettable.
MY DAD WAS ALWAYS SINGING GILES NAME IN THE MID 70S I WAS TOO YOUNG TO KNOW WHAT HE WAS ON ABOUT. WHEN GILES CAME BACK IN 1984 HAS MANAGER I BUNKED OFF SCHOOL TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO TO HEAR CONFIRMATION. HIS RETURN WAS A FAILURE BUT THAT MID 70S TEAM HE PLAYED IN HE MADE THEM TICK ,HE WAS CLASS.
United started well that season and were top of the league in early October. Then Buchan got injured and they couldn't function without him. He came back in mid-December and, of the 21 league and cup matches between Christmas and mid-April, United W 16 D 3 L 2. By then they were in the FA Cup semis and they threw three or four of the remaining league matches before winning at Wembley.
I remember this game so vividly. Only a few weeks before we beat city at Maine Road, knocked Ajax out of the UEFA Cup then went top of the league with a win at Leeds before an international break. After this result we hardly won a game until Christmas when we finally found some form again before winning the cup
I think your a bit out my friend. We didn't knock Ajax out. We didn't win the cup. Also, we never went top of the league that season. BOING BOING.....🙋♂️
That Giles side was really ahead of its time. The Irish core assembled for a pittance Mulligan,Martin Treacy, Giles, and a chap called Mayo, who was actually English 😂. Notice Giles playing it out from within his own box ? They were a great side, went a bit more direct after Giles left and were the perfect blend for a few seasons.
Great times with Albion. Within a year the four Irish guys were gone and you had the likes of Regis, Cunningham, Robson and Statham. Well known for quick sales, the Albion board.
I think its fair to say that Alex Stepney had a bit of "a mare" in the United goal that day. I don't think he stood much chance with Albion's first goal, but I think he should have done better with their other three, particularly the last goal, when he appeared beaten before the ball had even entered the net.
I was at the game. Albion had just got promotion the season before, and Johnny Giles had brought in a few new players, non of whom were big stars, but they were a TEAM, and in Willie Johnston they had a proper winger! Tony Brown and Ally Brown were superb with the goals that season, and in Robertson and Wile had a very strong centre back pairing. Ron Atkinson took this team to even greater heights, coming third in what is now the Premier league and I think the quarter final of the UEFA Cup.
I remember that game simply because I was on holiday in Malta with my Mom and Dad and Nan and Grandad,no internet or sky you were lucky if you could get bbc world service,the papers were always a day late except on Sunday I remember going to the supermarket to get the paper and had to look twice at the score then running up the road screaming at the top of my voice to my grandad who was sitting on the balcony we’d won 4:0 happy days
on the way to the USA in royal navy aged 17 loved hi John Quiz ball Osborne. legendary keeper and ornithologist. rip baggie legends and thank you . rip Motty in 2023 now 65 with king Carlos. boing boing.great post . thanks .
Cool West Brom video. I support Aberdeen FC. Diolch. We should have a British and Irish Cup between English Premier, Scottish Premier and a selection of sides from Ireland, Ulster and Wales.
The English teams would never play in a British cup and risk injuring there millionaire players. They would also argue there are to many games as it is....
@@ianbiles8756 Hi Ian, I remember this game well and you out played Utd. You still had a Momentous team then and I remember the 68 Cup Final too. Brown n Astle light years ahead of today s overrated ego driven mamby Pamby and prima donnas ' All clubs sir. In the Midlands we need all 4 clubs in the top flight ' it is good for the area and helps improve performances Hope you come back up straight away again. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK and Aston Villa fan since 1968🤝
@@developer101 They certainly did sir, Still a Momentous side in 77 and played proper carpet football and never complained of tiredness or the state of the pitch unlike today's Mamby Pamby and prima donnas . Remember 68 Cup Final and Jeff Astle getting the late goal .He was the King n on par with Utds King ' Dennis Law. Also all British players too. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK and Aston Villa fan since 1968🤝
@@glynnevans1851 I'm a cockney QPR, my girlfriend is from Greets Green. I love the Black Country. The team the Villa had in 1981 was simply class. Des Bremner absolutely superb what a team you lot had...
@@developer101 Cheers for your reply, they certainly was and your team' I remember the Rodney Marsh /Terry Venables era also Momentous sir. Fabulous era then for football. Just about remember 1966 and the 1970 World Cup Ace great shame Gordon was ill. I know Greets Green well .Kind regards Glynn 🤝
FCBarcelonalondon This was 40 years ago mate, get a grip. Fist fights were common on the pitch in those days without the players getting sent off, never mind hand ball !!
@@DudleyMod Wasn't that bad sir, Just passion I think apart from the 74 Charity Shield ' Keegan n Bremner both very childish and Keegan for me overrated as a player. Just tapped the ball in the net like Gary overrated Liniker but credit due he was a very acumlished n well composed. Going back to Kevin Keegan it continued to show as a manager when he couldn't handle the pressure from Utd catching up that 12 point lead. If he had focused on each next game instead of what Alex Ferguson was saying or doing?? Newcastle would of walked the League. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK and Aston Villa fan since 1968🤝
After today's 0-0 bore draw at Old Trafford it is nice to remind myself of this match (I was sitting in the Halfords Lane, aged 15, with my dad. And of course we won 4-0 the next year. And the fantastic 4th round match winning 3-2 in extra time in the replay. And a double the next season with the brilliant 5-3 at OT. And the following two home matches. But that was then.....
I remember watching that game when I was a lad the Albion were a good side always finished in the top five... Johnny Giles simply brilliant
Remember this so well, Tommy Docherty leading up to the game was saying that the First Division (then) was no place for a Player/Manager. Giles answered him the only way he knows with a screamer of a first goal. Giles couldn't afford star players, but very few could put a TEAM together like him, and bring the best out of average players. He was one of the Greats.
Great memories from my youth, loved those ALBION players,
got teary when I saw John Osborne save the penalty, I loved him; he had issues with his joints in his hands. great albion keeper. and clever also " Quizball" was often won by west brom .
Plastic knuckle inserts
Ally Brown never seemed to get the full recognition he deserved. He scored so many crucial goals for Albion. And that sublime lay-off for Cyrille's goal at Old Trafford is unforgettable.
My all time favourite Albion player, definitely underrated
MY DAD WAS ALWAYS SINGING GILES NAME IN THE MID 70S I WAS TOO YOUNG TO KNOW WHAT HE WAS ON ABOUT. WHEN GILES CAME BACK IN 1984 HAS MANAGER I BUNKED OFF SCHOOL TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO TO HEAR CONFIRMATION. HIS RETURN WAS A FAILURE BUT THAT MID 70S TEAM HE PLAYED IN HE MADE THEM TICK ,HE WAS CLASS.
Giles very much the conductor of this WBA orchestra...
A Villa fan, but at that game with my Baggie supporting older brother. Incidentally on my first weekend leave from the Royal Navy aged 16.
Back then we always beat man utd the albion team was unbelievable
United started well that season and were top of the league in early October. Then Buchan got injured and they couldn't function without him. He came back in mid-December and, of the 21 league and cup matches between Christmas and mid-April, United W 16 D 3 L 2. By then they were in the FA Cup semis and they threw three or four of the remaining league matches before winning at Wembley.
That was a serious team - and that crowd! Think we won 5-3 at Old Trafford a year or two later!! Boing-boing!! 💙
Great memories
great save from Robertson.....
wow only a booking at 02:25 ?!
how times have changed
he looked so disapointed getting booked for that, he used to eat forwards for dinner, never even got a cap for jockland
I remember this game so vividly. Only a few weeks before we beat city at Maine Road, knocked Ajax out of the UEFA Cup then went top of the league with a win at Leeds before an international break. After this result we hardly won a game until Christmas when we finally found some form again before winning the cup
Buchan got injured before this game. End of. Until he came back in mid- December.
I think your a bit out my friend. We didn't knock Ajax out. We didn't win the cup. Also, we never went top of the league that season. BOING BOING.....🙋♂️
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That Giles side was really ahead of its time.
The Irish core assembled for a pittance Mulligan,Martin Treacy, Giles, and a chap called Mayo, who was actually English 😂.
Notice Giles playing it out from within his own box ?
They were a great side, went a bit more direct after Giles left and were the perfect blend for a few seasons.
Great times with Albion. Within a year the four Irish guys were gone and you had the likes of Regis, Cunningham, Robson and Statham. Well known for quick sales, the Albion board.
I was at that game remember Johnny Giles goal in my memories
I think its fair to say that Alex Stepney had a bit of "a mare" in the United goal that day. I don't think he stood much chance with Albion's first goal, but I think he should have done better with their other three, particularly the last goal, when he appeared beaten before the ball had even entered the net.
Stepney was a liability by '76. It was like having a 70-year-old in goal.
I was at the game. Albion had just got promotion the season before, and Johnny Giles had brought in a few new players, non of whom were big stars, but they were a TEAM, and in Willie Johnston they had a proper winger! Tony Brown and Ally Brown were superb with the goals that season, and in Robertson and Wile had a very strong centre back pairing. Ron Atkinson took this team to even greater heights, coming third in what is now the Premier league and I think the quarter final of the UEFA Cup.
Great football from Albion
Was at this match with my mom and dad. Our first season back in the first division
Those were the days.
Excellent quality. Great post (even if we did look horrible). Thank you!
Best ever Albion kit.
I remember that game simply because I was on holiday in Malta with my Mom and Dad and Nan and Grandad,no internet or sky you were lucky if you could get bbc world service,the papers were always a day late except on Sunday I remember going to the supermarket to get the paper and had to look twice at the score then running up the road screaming at the top of my voice to my grandad who was sitting on the balcony we’d won 4:0 happy days
"Save of the Season" at 2.12, lol.
I remember going to this when I was about 13, think it was the first game of the season after promotion.
Not the first game my friend. Leeds away 2-2 was the first game. BOING BOING 🙋♂️
on the way to the USA in royal navy aged 17 loved hi John Quiz ball Osborne. legendary keeper and ornithologist. rip baggie legends and thank you . rip Motty in 2023 now 65 with king Carlos. boing boing.great post . thanks .
At least six full international players in that West Brom team.....
Guess I'm not the first one coming here after the 5-3 a year or so later...
Cool West Brom video. I support Aberdeen FC. Diolch.
We should have a British and Irish Cup between English Premier, Scottish Premier and a selection of sides from Ireland, Ulster and Wales.
The English teams would never play in a British cup and risk injuring there millionaire players. They would also argue there are to many games as it is....
mcbrando - It should replace our league cup, which is entirely redundant when we already have the FA Cup
Rory Smith Shu Mae butt? Diolch? Methinks you have an identity crisis!
Rory Smith totally agree about the cup competition
Quite a team Bomber, Ali brown ,Giles, Cantello , Willie and Ozzy ! Would be winning the League now
Remember the chant oh Ali Ali ..Ali Ali Ali Brown !
Attendance - 36,615.
Meanwhile we struggle to fill a 26k stadium 🤣
Jason it was probably more than that because back then teams often lowered the attendance number so they got less tax.
i wuz there!! it only seemed like yesterday
United's 'keeper didn't have the best of days.
i was there think man u bourt 20.000 but we were on fire wille on the wing could watch im all day
Looks like united had a statue in goal 😂
massive man u support, that end could hold at least 20k.
The Smethwick End held 13,000 at the time.
@@ianbiles8756 Hi Ian, I remember this game well and you out played Utd. You still had a Momentous team then and I remember the 68 Cup Final too. Brown n Astle light years ahead of today s overrated ego driven mamby Pamby and prima donnas ' All clubs sir. In the Midlands we need all 4 clubs in the top flight ' it is good for the area and helps improve performances Hope you come back up straight away again. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK and Aston Villa fan since 1968🤝
As I recall, they even got in the Brummie Road end!
I can't imagine winning Manchester 4 -0
Back in the late 70's, we'd beat United by 3 or 4 every time we played them. We were their bogey team for quite a few years.
Albion had an excellent side back then they always qualified for Europe...
@@developer101 They certainly did sir, Still a Momentous side in 77 and played proper carpet football and never complained of tiredness or the state of the pitch unlike today's Mamby Pamby and prima donnas . Remember 68 Cup Final and Jeff Astle getting the late goal .He was the King n on par with Utds King ' Dennis Law. Also all British players too. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK and Aston Villa fan since 1968🤝
@@glynnevans1851 I'm a cockney QPR, my girlfriend is from Greets Green. I love the Black Country. The team the Villa had in 1981 was simply class. Des Bremner absolutely superb what a team you lot had...
@@developer101 Cheers for your reply, they certainly was and your team' I remember the Rodney Marsh /Terry Venables era also Momentous sir. Fabulous era then for football. Just about remember 1966 and the 1970 World Cup Ace great shame Gordon was ill. I know Greets Green well .Kind regards Glynn 🤝
Poor Penalty kick
Remember the day ...unplayable ..off to school on the monday to give the man u fans loads..
Robertson should have been sent of for deliberate handball and denying of a certain goalscoring opportunity.
FCBarcelonalondon This was 40 years ago mate, get a grip. Fist fights were common on the pitch in those days without the players getting sent off, never mind hand ball !!
@@DudleyMod Wasn't that bad sir, Just passion I think apart from the 74 Charity Shield ' Keegan n Bremner both very childish and Keegan for me overrated as a player. Just tapped the ball in the net like Gary overrated Liniker but credit due he was a very acumlished n well composed. Going back to Kevin Keegan it continued to show as a manager when he couldn't handle the pressure from Utd catching up that 12 point lead. If he had focused on each next game instead of what Alex Ferguson was saying or doing?? Newcastle would of walked the League. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK and Aston Villa fan since 1968🤝
there in the brummy with mi dad...
stepney wasnt on form bring back the "relaible" man u reserve keeper at the time Paddy Roche mmmm
I was there !
After today's 0-0 bore draw at Old Trafford it is nice to remind myself of this match (I was sitting in the Halfords Lane, aged 15, with my dad. And of course we won 4-0 the next year. And the fantastic 4th round match winning 3-2 in extra time in the replay. And a double the next season with the brilliant 5-3 at OT. And the following two home matches. But that was then.....
Stepney very poor in this game.
Stepney was very poor in most games!
Some terrible Stepney goalkeeping.