1980-81: Arsenal v Aston Villa

ITN news report on Arsenal against Aston Villa on the final day of the season in 1980-81, with Villa seeking to become First Division champions. Includes an interview with Villa boss Ron Saunders.

[@martinkemp858]

I was there that day. I have never seen Highbury so packed.

[@stevanroth]

I was there along with 20,000 others. Still have the ticket, never to be forgotten.

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Wow did you see how many villa fans were crammed in that end..

[@accountformelyknownasarsen3072]

Yep, one of the biggest away turnouts Highbury ever saw. Mind you, considering the circumstances you were entitled to bring them numbers in fairness.

[@tomthomas9708]

Shut your noise. Villa mug.

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

@@tomthomas9708 who threw you a nut ? Turnip Tom Thomas

[@goonerash]

Never seen so many villa muggies..

[@garycox1780]

Nar you did have a gd fans base that day but us gooners kept you on your toes but welldone on that day winning the league so fairplay to ya ☘

[@ZeldaFitz]

I was there as a 10 year old Arsenal fan in the school boys enclosure. 57k was the official attendance that day, more like 60k +

[@ljamest3828]

Me too matey. I was in the same section. Brilliant day to remember

[@Macca-rb5ok]

25,000 Villa fans swelling the numbers somewhat....biggest league attendance of the season.

[@dannywlm63]

I was there remember it like yesterday

[@alanyoung3039]

Brilliant, i was 12 and on the pitch.Fever Pitch.

[@terrylarkin7380]

Ron's response about the best day in his life was perfect.

[@shanekelley7682]

Ron was delighted......

[@noone-ty3lz]

I was there in the North Bank. I remember Pele doing a lap of honour. I was at Ipswich a few days before this . Arsenal beat them 2.0 as well.

[@edmundpower1250]

Ipswich threw it away losing 6 of the last 8

[@marksims3904]

@@edmundpower1250 Yes we did........40 years ago and it still hurts. Winning the UEFA Cup was a wonderful consolation though.

[@edmundpower1250]

@@marksims3904 it should have been a marvellous treble... That Ipswich team were brilliant up to April

[@marksims3904]

@@edmundpower1250 We were, then crash! At least we came home from Holland with a nice bit of silverware for our efforts. Thing is I expected the treble back then! I was only 12.......

[@edmundpower1250]

@@marksims3904 Me as well.

[@bravebern]

I need the longer version of this. I was there that day front row of the schoolboys near north bank corner flag holding a white football.

[@Muhammad914]

Mad, good old days. I was only 10… Villa brough half of Birmingham down!

[@barriekennedy8367]

26, 000 villa in the clock end.

[@jamesvickers5998]

T'old Ron, eh? He'd grumble about winning the jackpot on the lottery!

[@leighbcfc1875]

Spurs vs Birmingham fa cup 1980 full game?

[@spencerclark5440]

Should be coming up very soon on the Big Match revisited

[@avfczoff]

I love Ron Saunders in this interview. You just know he’s hard as fuck and proper old skool. Drops his guard to see a funny side as well. Godbless him. UTV

[@markhemming318]

I was there. Biggest away contingent I've ever seen. A big thanks to Ipswich.

[@regvarney5582]

How exactly could Ron Saunders have done somersaults when his eldest brother was born?

[@cerneuffington2656]

Eldest boy, i think he said.

[@billybigtime2808]

Frank Stapletons last game for Arsenal I think

[@goonerali3547]

Good old Arsenal.

[@PhilipMaguire-nv5fj]

Villa everywhere stands too pubs. All over peace..

[@thomasoflaherty3520]

RC badge is that Richard Challoner Secondary? That was my old school.

[@geoffreycliff7020]

Happy go lucky ron Saunders.