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On this day in 1983 Clive Allen scored a hat-trick as QPR thrashed Middlesbrough 6-1 in the Second Division, in a game covered by Match of the Day. #QPR #Boro #OnThisDay

The start of ITV’s live coverage of Barnsley against Liverpool in the FA Cup 6th round on this day in 1985, as Jimmy Greaves made light of his limited knowledge of the home side (Liverpool won 4-0). #LFC #BarnsleyFC #OnThisDay #FACup

On this day in 1989 the only First Division game played ahead of internationals in midweek was Sheffield Wednesday’s 3-1 home win over Charlton Athletic. Both teams would narrowly avoid relegation this season but go down the following year. #SWFC #CAFC #OnThisDay

On this day in 1987 the second leg of the League Cup semi-final derby between Tottenham and Arsenal was shown live on the BBC. Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 (drawing 2-2 on aggregate), setting up a replay at White Hart Lane three days later. #AFC #THFC #OnThisDay

On this day in 1987 the First Division meeting between Watford and Everton was shown live on the BBC. Everton would finish as champions but they were beaten 2-1 at Vicarage Road, with Mark Falco scoring a late winner. #WatfordFC #EFC #OnThisDay

Happy birthday to the Brazilian great Zico, who turns 70 today 🎂🎉 In March 1989 Zico enjoyed a farewell game for Brazil against the Rest of the World in Udine. Brazil lost the game, but Zico was afforded a tremendous reception from the crowd.

Today sadly marks the 10th anniversary of the death of the respected BBC sport broadcaster Tony Gubba. One of the most memorable games Tony commentated on during the 1980s was Port Vale’s 2-1 win over Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth round in January 1988. #RIP #PVFC #THFC #FACup

On this day 40 years ago Second Division sides Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday met in an FA Cup quarter-final tie at Turf Moor. This game ended 1-1, with Wednesday winning the replay 5-0. #twitterclarets #SWFC #FACup #OnThisDay

On this day in 1988 Liverpool appeared to be marching towards the double as they won 4-0 away to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter finals. Other than that year’s final (which the BBC also showed), this was to be the last FA Cup match on ITV for almost a decade. #LFC #MCFC

On this day 40 years ago Aberdeen won 3-2 both on the night and on aggregate at home to Bayern Munich in the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Not for the last time in his managerial career, Alex Ferguson achieved a dramatic comeback victory over Bayern… #StandFree #Bayern #OnThisDay

On this day 40 years ago Ipswich won 2-0 at home to Nottingham Forest in the First Division. Two well-placed headers by Paul Mariner proved decisive, in a game shown on Match of the Day with Barry Davies commentating. #ITFC #NFFC #OnThisDay

On this day in 1988 Liverpool missed the chance to set a new record for the longest unbeaten start to a First Division season when they lost 1-0 at Everton. Wayne Clarke’s goal gave the Toffees victory at Goodison Park, in a game shown live on ITV. #EFC #LFC #OnThisDay

A round-up of the day’s football news from the First and Second Division on this day in 1981. Includes action from the First Division relegation scrap between Leicester and Crystal Palace, plus news of defeats for title rivals Aston Villa and Ipswich. #LCFC #CPFC #OnThisDay

On this day in 1981 Scotland and Northern Ireland met in a World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park. It ended 1-1 after goals by Billy Hamilton and John Wark, with both nations going on to qualify for the World Cup. #SCO #GAWA #OnThisDay

On this day 40 years ago Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-1 in the League Cup final. Ahead of his retirement at the end of the season and on his final Wembley visit as a manager, Bob Paisley was sent up to collect the trophy at the end of the game. #LFC #OnThisDay

On this day 40 years ago Charlie Nicholas’ reputation continued to grow, as he marked his debut for Scotland against Switzerland by getting on the scoresheet. This goal he scored in the 2-2 draw would be a contender for the BBC’s Goal of the Season. #OnThisDay

On this day in 1989 Tottenham won 3-0 at home to West Ham in the First Division. Three years after coming close to finishing as champions, the Hammers now found themselves 10 points adrift of safety with time running out. #THFC #WHUFC #OnThisDay

On this day 40 years ago relegation-threatened Brighton won 2-1 at home to Tottenham. The Seagulls came from behind to claim victory, in a game in which both sides had a player sent off. #BHAFC #THFC #OnThisDay

On this day in 1989 Norwich’s dreams of becoming surprise champions of the First Division were fading after a 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. Goals from Nigel Clough and Stuart Pearce gave Forest victory. #NFFC #NCFC #OnThisDay

1980s TV Football Heaven RT PLEASE My West Ham series part 57 HAPPY HOUR: The John Lyall Years (AUG-SEP86) Lyall sticks with the same squad with no new faces just adding youth players Kevin Keen and Paul Ince. It's a good start, including a 3-2 win at Old Trafford youtu.be/lOD-HkSH5aE