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None have lived up to it since, a once in a lifetime classic.
No idea when I began here, was a very long time ago. Previously known as Spirit_of_81. Love cheese, hate the colour of it, this is why it requires some blue in it.
It didn’t mean anything. In 1978, it was the ultimate day and the ultimate trophy, bar possibly the European Cup and even that was slightly odd, not on quite the same level, no build up etc etc.
It’s a generation thing. I know now that finishing one above the relegation zone is far more important than the FA Cup. So is having a big Arab owner prepared to buy success like Man C - great!
I’m just so glad I got to see something when it was truly special that cannot ever be taken away. Words cannot describe what it was like. For PJH and the lucky people of his generation, they witnessed something even more.
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That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:14 - May 14 with 2038 views
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:11 - May 14 by Churchman
It didn’t mean anything. In 1978, it was the ultimate day and the ultimate trophy, bar possibly the European Cup and even that was slightly odd, not on quite the same level, no build up etc etc.
It’s a generation thing. I know now that finishing one above the relegation zone is far more important than the FA Cup. So is having a big Arab owner prepared to buy success like Man C - great!
I’m just so glad I got to see something when it was truly special that cannot ever be taken away. Words cannot describe what it was like. For PJH and the lucky people of his generation, they witnessed something even more.
Was talking today with my shift partner, a Hammer about how it used to be, we were talking about 78 and 80. He said he looked up the TV coverage for 1980 and it started at 7.40 AM, it really was a massive deal and a massive day.
No idea when I began here, was a very long time ago. Previously known as Spirit_of_81. Love cheese, hate the colour of it, this is why it requires some blue in it.
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:14 - May 14 by Coastalblue
Was talking today with my shift partner, a Hammer about how it used to be, we were talking about 78 and 80. He said he looked up the TV coverage for 1980 and it started at 7.40 AM, it really was a massive deal and a massive day.
It was an incredible day; remember as a kid thinking how cool it was to have aerial shots of the team buses making their way to Wembley. And, did it ever rain on cup final day? Swear every final ever has been played in sunshine.
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:20 - May 14 by Illinoisblue
It was an incredible day; remember as a kid thinking how cool it was to have aerial shots of the team buses making their way to Wembley. And, did it ever rain on cup final day? Swear every final ever has been played in sunshine.
Just looked up the BBC schedule for our glorious day. FA Cup Mastermind, I loved that as a kid.
Introduced direct from the Empire Stadium, Wembley by Frank Bough BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the whole of football's great occasion. Commentator DAVID COLEMAN Comments by JIMMY HILL, Southampton manager LAWRIE MCMENEMY and TREVOR BROOKING of England and West Ham 11.30 Cup Final Morning FRANK BOUGH sets the scene inside Wembley Stadium. JOHN MOTSON and BOB WILSON talk to the players of both teams at their hotels. 12.0 The Road to Wembley Goals, near misses, and lucky escapes - the Captains, MICK MILLS of Ipswich and PAT RICE of Arsenal, recall the outstanding moments of their team's progress to the Final. 12.10 pm News Headlines Weather BARBARA EDWARDS 12.12 Cup Final Mastermind Soccer experts from the Arsenal and Ipswich Supporters' Clubs match their wits at Mastermind. JOHN MOTSON asks specialist questions on the clubs concerned, and tests their general football knowledge for the Cup Final Mastermind Trophy. 12.40 The Cup Final Managers TERRY NEILL of Arsenal and BOBBY ROBSON of Ipswich Town talking to DAVID COLEMAN. 12.50 Gymnastics: Champions All Britain's major competition of the year between ten of the world's leading men and women gymnasts, for the coveted Champions All Trophy. Organised by the BAGA in association with the Daily Mirror Commentators ALAN WEEKS and RON PICKERING 1.26 Inside Wembley The Cup Final atmosphere mounts as the teams arrive at Wembley. Goal of the Season See the winning goals and find out who has won £300 of Premium Bonds in this popular annual competition. Meet the Teams BOB WILSON presents action profiles of today's players. The Final Word From JIMMY HILL, LAWRIE MCMEN EMY and TREVOR BROOKING. 2.40 Abide With Me The crowd, accompanied by the BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION, sing the traditional Cup Final hymn. 3.0 The FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Ipswich Town Commentator DAVID COLEMAN 3.45 Half-time marching display by the MASSED BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION. Director of Music MAJOR R.A. RIDINGS, ARCM, psm 3.55 The FA Cup Final Second Half. 4.45 Presentation of the Cup and Medals by HRH Princess Alexandra 4.55 Meet the Winners The outstanding players of the match talk to BARRY DAVIES and watch the vital Cup Final action. Television presentation: FA Cup Final ALEC WEEKS Cup Final Mastermind JonN SHREWSBURY and PETER MASSEY Champions All JOHN SHREWSBURY Grandstand presented by MARTIN HOPKINS and RICHARD TILLING. Edited by ALAN HART Commentary also on R2 from 1.30 Football results and racing from five meetings, including 2,000 Guineas, on CEEFAX
No idea when I began here, was a very long time ago. Previously known as Spirit_of_81. Love cheese, hate the colour of it, this is why it requires some blue in it.
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:24 - May 14 by Coastalblue
Just looked up the BBC schedule for our glorious day. FA Cup Mastermind, I loved that as a kid.
Introduced direct from the Empire Stadium, Wembley by Frank Bough BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the whole of football's great occasion. Commentator DAVID COLEMAN Comments by JIMMY HILL, Southampton manager LAWRIE MCMENEMY and TREVOR BROOKING of England and West Ham 11.30 Cup Final Morning FRANK BOUGH sets the scene inside Wembley Stadium. JOHN MOTSON and BOB WILSON talk to the players of both teams at their hotels. 12.0 The Road to Wembley Goals, near misses, and lucky escapes - the Captains, MICK MILLS of Ipswich and PAT RICE of Arsenal, recall the outstanding moments of their team's progress to the Final. 12.10 pm News Headlines Weather BARBARA EDWARDS 12.12 Cup Final Mastermind Soccer experts from the Arsenal and Ipswich Supporters' Clubs match their wits at Mastermind. JOHN MOTSON asks specialist questions on the clubs concerned, and tests their general football knowledge for the Cup Final Mastermind Trophy. 12.40 The Cup Final Managers TERRY NEILL of Arsenal and BOBBY ROBSON of Ipswich Town talking to DAVID COLEMAN. 12.50 Gymnastics: Champions All Britain's major competition of the year between ten of the world's leading men and women gymnasts, for the coveted Champions All Trophy. Organised by the BAGA in association with the Daily Mirror Commentators ALAN WEEKS and RON PICKERING 1.26 Inside Wembley The Cup Final atmosphere mounts as the teams arrive at Wembley. Goal of the Season See the winning goals and find out who has won £300 of Premium Bonds in this popular annual competition. Meet the Teams BOB WILSON presents action profiles of today's players. The Final Word From JIMMY HILL, LAWRIE MCMEN EMY and TREVOR BROOKING. 2.40 Abide With Me The crowd, accompanied by the BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION, sing the traditional Cup Final hymn. 3.0 The FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Ipswich Town Commentator DAVID COLEMAN 3.45 Half-time marching display by the MASSED BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION. Director of Music MAJOR R.A. RIDINGS, ARCM, psm 3.55 The FA Cup Final Second Half. 4.45 Presentation of the Cup and Medals by HRH Princess Alexandra 4.55 Meet the Winners The outstanding players of the match talk to BARRY DAVIES and watch the vital Cup Final action. Television presentation: FA Cup Final ALEC WEEKS Cup Final Mastermind JonN SHREWSBURY and PETER MASSEY Champions All JOHN SHREWSBURY Grandstand presented by MARTIN HOPKINS and RICHARD TILLING. Edited by ALAN HART Commentary also on R2 from 1.30 Football results and racing from five meetings, including 2,000 Guineas, on CEEFAX
A very good friend of mine took part in the Cup Final Mastermind on the Ipswich team. It was recorded a few days before.
I thought it was really boring (today, not 1978 which I can just about remember). Modern 'top level' football seems to me to be really robotic and cynical, and even saw the old waggy finger crap from one of them. Mind you, I don't watch much 'top level' stuff and don't anticipate doing so until 2024, so it may be a lot more entertaining than I think.
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:11 - May 14 by Churchman
It didn’t mean anything. In 1978, it was the ultimate day and the ultimate trophy, bar possibly the European Cup and even that was slightly odd, not on quite the same level, no build up etc etc.
It’s a generation thing. I know now that finishing one above the relegation zone is far more important than the FA Cup. So is having a big Arab owner prepared to buy success like Man C - great!
I’m just so glad I got to see something when it was truly special that cannot ever be taken away. Words cannot describe what it was like. For PJH and the lucky people of his generation, they witnessed something even more.
i think a scotsman killed the f.a. cup
forensic experts say footers and spruces fingerprints were not found at the scene after the weekends rows
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That FA Cup Final was ok but on 22:05 - May 14 with 1857 views
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:56 - May 14 by NthQldITFC
I thought it was really boring (today, not 1978 which I can just about remember). Modern 'top level' football seems to me to be really robotic and cynical, and even saw the old waggy finger crap from one of them. Mind you, I don't watch much 'top level' stuff and don't anticipate doing so until 2024, so it may be a lot more entertaining than I think.
The FA Cup has been crap for years, and not a patch on the event it used to be up until the 90s.
However I quite enjoyed watching today's game, both sides really tried to win it and despite it being 0-0 was a decent game i thought.
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:24 - May 14 by Coastalblue
Just looked up the BBC schedule for our glorious day. FA Cup Mastermind, I loved that as a kid.
Introduced direct from the Empire Stadium, Wembley by Frank Bough BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the whole of football's great occasion. Commentator DAVID COLEMAN Comments by JIMMY HILL, Southampton manager LAWRIE MCMENEMY and TREVOR BROOKING of England and West Ham 11.30 Cup Final Morning FRANK BOUGH sets the scene inside Wembley Stadium. JOHN MOTSON and BOB WILSON talk to the players of both teams at their hotels. 12.0 The Road to Wembley Goals, near misses, and lucky escapes - the Captains, MICK MILLS of Ipswich and PAT RICE of Arsenal, recall the outstanding moments of their team's progress to the Final. 12.10 pm News Headlines Weather BARBARA EDWARDS 12.12 Cup Final Mastermind Soccer experts from the Arsenal and Ipswich Supporters' Clubs match their wits at Mastermind. JOHN MOTSON asks specialist questions on the clubs concerned, and tests their general football knowledge for the Cup Final Mastermind Trophy. 12.40 The Cup Final Managers TERRY NEILL of Arsenal and BOBBY ROBSON of Ipswich Town talking to DAVID COLEMAN. 12.50 Gymnastics: Champions All Britain's major competition of the year between ten of the world's leading men and women gymnasts, for the coveted Champions All Trophy. Organised by the BAGA in association with the Daily Mirror Commentators ALAN WEEKS and RON PICKERING 1.26 Inside Wembley The Cup Final atmosphere mounts as the teams arrive at Wembley. Goal of the Season See the winning goals and find out who has won £300 of Premium Bonds in this popular annual competition. Meet the Teams BOB WILSON presents action profiles of today's players. The Final Word From JIMMY HILL, LAWRIE MCMEN EMY and TREVOR BROOKING. 2.40 Abide With Me The crowd, accompanied by the BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION, sing the traditional Cup Final hymn. 3.0 The FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Ipswich Town Commentator DAVID COLEMAN 3.45 Half-time marching display by the MASSED BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION. Director of Music MAJOR R.A. RIDINGS, ARCM, psm 3.55 The FA Cup Final Second Half. 4.45 Presentation of the Cup and Medals by HRH Princess Alexandra 4.55 Meet the Winners The outstanding players of the match talk to BARRY DAVIES and watch the vital Cup Final action. Television presentation: FA Cup Final ALEC WEEKS Cup Final Mastermind JonN SHREWSBURY and PETER MASSEY Champions All JOHN SHREWSBURY Grandstand presented by MARTIN HOPKINS and RICHARD TILLING. Edited by ALAN HART Commentary also on R2 from 1.30 Football results and racing from five meetings, including 2,000 Guineas, on CEEFAX
I seem to remember a version of ‘superstars’ between the two teams players..only but I can remember though was Paul Cooper representing us in the swimming and being a bit crap at it…or maybe I’m just imagining it..
edit..I must be as I was at the game..😂😂😂
[Post edited 15 May 2022 9:06]
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That FA Cup Final was ok but on 11:42 - May 15 with 1617 views
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 09:04 - May 15 by witchdoctor
I seem to remember a version of ‘superstars’ between the two teams players..only but I can remember though was Paul Cooper representing us in the swimming and being a bit crap at it…or maybe I’m just imagining it..
edit..I must be as I was at the game..😂😂😂
[Post edited 15 May 2022 9:06]
Did anyone actually sing abide with me yesterday...either that,or the acoustics at wembley are awfull
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That FA Cup Final was ok but on 16:21 - May 15 with 1549 views
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 20:24 - May 14 by Coastalblue
Just looked up the BBC schedule for our glorious day. FA Cup Mastermind, I loved that as a kid.
Introduced direct from the Empire Stadium, Wembley by Frank Bough BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the whole of football's great occasion. Commentator DAVID COLEMAN Comments by JIMMY HILL, Southampton manager LAWRIE MCMENEMY and TREVOR BROOKING of England and West Ham 11.30 Cup Final Morning FRANK BOUGH sets the scene inside Wembley Stadium. JOHN MOTSON and BOB WILSON talk to the players of both teams at their hotels. 12.0 The Road to Wembley Goals, near misses, and lucky escapes - the Captains, MICK MILLS of Ipswich and PAT RICE of Arsenal, recall the outstanding moments of their team's progress to the Final. 12.10 pm News Headlines Weather BARBARA EDWARDS 12.12 Cup Final Mastermind Soccer experts from the Arsenal and Ipswich Supporters' Clubs match their wits at Mastermind. JOHN MOTSON asks specialist questions on the clubs concerned, and tests their general football knowledge for the Cup Final Mastermind Trophy. 12.40 The Cup Final Managers TERRY NEILL of Arsenal and BOBBY ROBSON of Ipswich Town talking to DAVID COLEMAN. 12.50 Gymnastics: Champions All Britain's major competition of the year between ten of the world's leading men and women gymnasts, for the coveted Champions All Trophy. Organised by the BAGA in association with the Daily Mirror Commentators ALAN WEEKS and RON PICKERING 1.26 Inside Wembley The Cup Final atmosphere mounts as the teams arrive at Wembley. Goal of the Season See the winning goals and find out who has won £300 of Premium Bonds in this popular annual competition. Meet the Teams BOB WILSON presents action profiles of today's players. The Final Word From JIMMY HILL, LAWRIE MCMEN EMY and TREVOR BROOKING. 2.40 Abide With Me The crowd, accompanied by the BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION, sing the traditional Cup Final hymn. 3.0 The FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Ipswich Town Commentator DAVID COLEMAN 3.45 Half-time marching display by the MASSED BANDS OF THE GUARDS DIVISION. Director of Music MAJOR R.A. RIDINGS, ARCM, psm 3.55 The FA Cup Final Second Half. 4.45 Presentation of the Cup and Medals by HRH Princess Alexandra 4.55 Meet the Winners The outstanding players of the match talk to BARRY DAVIES and watch the vital Cup Final action. Television presentation: FA Cup Final ALEC WEEKS Cup Final Mastermind JonN SHREWSBURY and PETER MASSEY Champions All JOHN SHREWSBURY Grandstand presented by MARTIN HOPKINS and RICHARD TILLING. Edited by ALAN HART Commentary also on R2 from 1.30 Football results and racing from five meetings, including 2,000 Guineas, on CEEFAX
You missed out the FA Cup Final Swap Shop, which was an extra couple of hours before Grandstand. I remember that Ipswich beat Arsenal in that as well as Mastermind - lucky omens before the real thing!
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That FA Cup Final was ok but on 10:21 - May 16 with 1378 views
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 22:05 - May 14 by Churchman
A Scotsman, Sky and the Premier League killed it.
Wasn't the Cup Final the only domestic game shown live on TV all season though? Surely that plays a role in the lack of gravitas the game has these days, not so much of a special occasion. I mean, Liverpool vs Chelsea alone has probably already been televised three times already this season. I love the cup final and would love for it to have the same significance it previously had (albeit long before I was born), but I don't think many can truly say that they'd be happy for all other live football on TV to go to recapture the special feeling of the Cup Final.
[Post edited 16 May 2022 10:22]
I survived Ipswich 0-0 Burton
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That FA Cup Final was ok but on 10:58 - May 16 with 1347 views
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 22:38 - May 14 by N2_Blue
The FA Cup has been crap for years, and not a patch on the event it used to be up until the 90s.
However I quite enjoyed watching today's game, both sides really tried to win it and despite it being 0-0 was a decent game i thought.
The extra time was rubbish, but is usually is as the teams are disrupted by substitutions & the core players are tired. Also, once you get to extra time, teams are understandably more wary of "losing" the game than trying to win it. However, I don't have a great alternative solution to settling a drawn game. If you went straight to penalties, often the weaker team would be likely to play negatively for 90 minutes. The "golden" or "silver" goal experiment also made things worse, as teams naturally focussed on not losing.
That FA Cup Final was ok but on 11:20 - May 16 by Radlett_blue
The extra time was rubbish, but is usually is as the teams are disrupted by substitutions & the core players are tired. Also, once you get to extra time, teams are understandably more wary of "losing" the game than trying to win it. However, I don't have a great alternative solution to settling a drawn game. If you went straight to penalties, often the weaker team would be likely to play negatively for 90 minutes. The "golden" or "silver" goal experiment also made things worse, as teams naturally focussed on not losing.
was I a kid we played 'Wembley' headers or volleys.
Maybe they could try a variation of that with 4 attackers vs 3 defenders and a keeper. Ball into the box and 4 touches to score with a header or volley
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