Match of the Day highlights from December 1983 of West Ham against Arsenal, plus a round-up of the day's football news and details of the FA Cup third round draw.
2 presenters , all leagues catered for , and no ex players waffling . MOTD was so much better before the Premier league . But my enjoyment of MOTD from the 70's onwards was spoiled by that prat Motson . How he ever made a 40 year career commentating is beyond me , that stupid laugh and that "I don't believe this" . Barry Davis was my favorite commentater on MOTD
The smell of alcohol in the urinals, the smell of cheap burgers n onions around the ground, the smell of piss in the terraces and a proper game of footy on a proper pitch...👌🏼
9:47 Parkes throws out to Devonshire who runs the full length of the pitch, skipping past Madden before crossing to Brooking who controls with his left foot and does a neat turn before shooting with his right foot - only a great reaction save low down to his right from Jennings stops what would have been a brilliant goal!
I was there with my mates. Couldn't get in the Arsenal end so went into the home end. Forgot which end we were in when we scored. Went mad and then felt 5,000 eyes boring into the back of our heads :)
was at this game with my dad in the north bank,good old days when football was football, and tackles flew in, imagine having VAR at one of these games,RIP dad. COYI
From Wikipedia Full name Frank Richard George Lampard[1] Date of birth 20 September 1948 (age 74)[1] Place of birth East Ham, Essex, England Position(s) Left-back Youth career 1963-1967 West Ham United Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 1967-1985 West Ham United 551 (18) 1985-1986 Southend United 33 (1) Total 584 (19) International career 1971-1972 England U23 4 (0) 1972-1980 England 2 (0) Managerial career 1994-2001 West Ham United (assistant manager
17:51 Despite their lofty position, Coventry were almost relegated on the last day of the season. I seem to remember that they won their game with a goal from a player on loan from relegation rivals Birmingham, who were consequently relegated themselves!
Yes, Mick Ferguson was the player, on his return to Coventry, where he had scored a fair few goals in the late 70s. He didn't play very much for Birmingham the next season, surprisingly enough.
Same here mate, I aint been to the Emirates and got no intention of going either. The old Boleyn was a great ground, at least the Emirates can pass (at a push) for a football ground, that fuckin Olympic stadium must be absolutely soul destroying for you lot. Sad.
I see some stadiums had fences back then and some didn’t. I always thought west ham were considered a violent crowd so it’s weird they choose not to put a fence.
Most violence happened outside of the ground - most true fans were there to watch the game and who can blame them with Devonshire & Brooking showing their silky skills back in the day! 😊😊
There was one fence up for away supporters as can be seen behind the southbank (left hand goal). The following season 2 more sections of that terrace were fenced off to encourage more away supporters
lot of fuss about David Madden who only made 2 appearances for Arsenal. got shipped out to Charlton, Had no success in the states with Los Angeles Lazers, Zero appearences and ended his career with i believe Maidstone United in 1990/91. He did actually play for Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and Replay for Crystal Palace before Maidstone United in a brief spell with Birmingham City before ending his career in Kent.
Pitches were shit, most stadiums weren’t much better, rain or snow meant some old geezers predicted the scores on the pools panel. Bloke walked round the stand shouting ‘peanuts’ or you could nip down the front to one of the young girls walking round the pitch selling wriggleys and programmes….pint in the north bank or west side bar….and we won sometimes…Greatest days in football history.
Great days indeed, we didn’t realise how fortunate we were at the time. Not all progress is for the better. They’d have to pay me to go to matches these days..
2 presenters , all leagues catered for , and no ex players waffling . MOTD was so much better before the Premier league . But my enjoyment of MOTD from the 70's onwards was spoiled by that prat Motson . How he ever made a 40 year career commentating is beyond me , that stupid laugh and that "I don't believe this" . Barry Davis was my favorite commentater on MOTD
Still think the biggest problem with MoTD now is Gary “Mr Battleship Grey” Lineker, he’s got as much personality as a fish’s wet bits!
@Jackie I stand corrected
Don't worry anymore cause Motty's dead now😶
Brooking scored the winning goal in the 80 cup final against Arsenal with a header
I remember that West Ham shirt as a kid. Absolute classic.
hyperglobal01 I had that shirt but never liked just the hammers without the castle
both classic kits. I also liked the Arsenal JVC kit.
The smell of alcohol in the urinals, the smell of cheap burgers n onions around the ground, the smell of piss in the terraces and a proper game of footy on a proper pitch...👌🏼
Love and miss those days COYI
Piss old days
9:47 Parkes throws out to Devonshire who runs the full length of the pitch, skipping past Madden before crossing to Brooking who controls with his left foot and does a neat turn before shooting with his right foot - only a great reaction save low down to his right from Jennings stops what would have been a brilliant goal!
I was there with my mates. Couldn't get in the Arsenal end so went into the home end. Forgot which end we were in when we scored. Went mad and then felt 5,000 eyes boring into the back of our heads :)
Just the way i like it being im a West Ham Supporter, COYI. Trevor Brooking scored a similiar diveing header in the 1980 Fa Cup Final against Arsenal
was at this game with my dad in the north bank,good old days when football was football, and tackles flew in, imagine having VAR at one of these games,RIP dad. COYI
Remember this diving header by Trevor Brooking as a copy of the FA Cup Final against Arsenal.
Lampard was teammate of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Petees un the end of 60s....and he was still playing in 1984!!!!!
From Wikipedia
Full name Frank Richard George Lampard[1]
Date of birth 20 September 1948 (age 74)[1]
Place of birth East Ham, Essex, England
Position(s) Left-back
Youth career
1963-1967 West Ham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967-1985 West Ham United 551 (18)
1985-1986 Southend United 33 (1)
Total 584 (19)
International career
1971-1972 England U23 4 (0)
1972-1980 England 2 (0)
Managerial career
1994-2001 West Ham United (assistant manager
17:51 Despite their lofty position, Coventry were almost relegated on the last day of the season.
I seem to remember that they won their game with a goal from a player on loan from relegation rivals Birmingham, who were consequently relegated themselves!
Yes, Mick Ferguson was the player, on his return to Coventry, where he had scored a fair few goals in the late 70s. He didn't play very much for Birmingham the next season, surprisingly enough.
We used to come down with the Christmas decorations.
where's alvin martin? i love these games, the rammed stadium etc..
Miss Upton Park so much. Never going to Olympic stadium
The tube station? Strange, I miss the Boleyn
😂
Same here mate, I aint been to the Emirates and got no intention of going either. The old Boleyn was a great ground, at least the Emirates can pass (at a push) for a football ground, that fuckin Olympic stadium must be absolutely soul destroying for you lot. Sad.
R.I.P Tommy Caton🙏🏻
thats a classic kit by west ham
Great memory to see Upton Park full and throbbing. Also to see a referee award a free kick for obstruction (12:30) as they would not do today.
West Ham should bring that shirt back...
Gr8 old games.
I was there!!!
I see some stadiums had fences back then and some didn’t. I always thought west ham were considered a violent crowd so it’s weird they choose not to put a fence.
Most violence happened outside of the ground - most true fans were there to watch the game and who can blame them with Devonshire & Brooking showing their silky skills back in the day! 😊😊
There was one fence up for away supporters as can be seen behind the southbank (left hand goal). The following season 2 more sections of that terrace were fenced off to encourage more away supporters
Double sending off at the 7 minute mark
Seem to remember this result cost Terry Neill his job.
lot of fuss about David Madden who only made 2 appearances for Arsenal. got shipped out to Charlton, Had no success in the states with Los Angeles Lazers, Zero appearences and ended his career with i believe Maidstone United in 1990/91. He did actually play for Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and Replay for Crystal Palace before Maidstone United in a brief spell with Birmingham City before ending his career in Kent.
Good old Arsenal.
Pitches were shit, most stadiums weren’t much better, rain or snow meant some old geezers predicted the scores on the pools panel. Bloke walked round the stand shouting ‘peanuts’ or you could nip down the front to one of the young girls walking round the pitch selling wriggleys and programmes….pint in the north bank or west side bar….and we won sometimes…Greatest days in football history.
Great days indeed, we didn’t realise how fortunate we were at the time. Not all progress is for the better. They’d have to pay me to go to matches these days..
It's not Upton Park that is an area it's the Bolyen Ground.
arsenal seemed to have poor turnouts at whu
Until 25 years ago....... :))
Probably scared
Was rough around that time .
@@redflag8970 very
I went there 82 with Utd for the first time plenty of trouble
And Madden's last ever game for Arsenal
Jumpers for goal posts!
I just saw a sliding tackle (nothing to do with porn)! Proper Westham Proper players Proper football ground and so much more #opinions ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️⚽
Arsenal had a fair few there in the south bank
That was the away end
COYI
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