22/10/1977 - The Big Match

Highlights of Watford v Newport County, Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace and Blackpool v Luton Town. Include interviews with Graham Taylor and Elton John.

[@markbunn4376]

Fun Fact: Gary Plumley the Newport keeper would play 1 game for Watford in the FA Cup semi-final in 1987 v Spurs (Eddie Plumley, his father would leave Coventry to be chief Exec at Watford during the 1980's).

[@darrenw6982]

Funny you mentioned that because the minute I heard the name a cold chill came over me! Then I scrolled to see if any other nerd had commented and there you were.....well done! Although that second goal should a been a warning of things to come!!!!

[@beatleboy0195]

This is good, all this 70's footy, looks like your making your way through this particular season thanks, any more early 70's match of the day around to do.

[@alanprior7650]

Before I left Britain for America itv started old Big Match seasons (during summer). So glad we are now in the late 70s though.

[@alanprior7650]

Watford wearing the Hornet badge not the Hart badge and Newport County with none at all. The vagueness of 70s footie.

[@alanprior7650]

Roger Kirkpatrick...the Amos Brearley (Emmerdale Farm) of referees.😅

[@elshadjafar2437]

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[@philwise872]

I was at the brighton-palace match,back then that was the only game you needed a ticket

[@kerravon8666]

Dave Lanning doing footie commentary haha, not from that area so wondering if this was a regular thing or not

[@kevinshanahan6064]

Gary Plumley in goal for Newport. Unlucky a howler for 2nd goal.

[@user-qu5gi7ls5m]

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[@Mute_Nostril_Agony]

Luther Blissett looking good

[@darrencooper5282]

Luthet blissett watford legend

[@yatman6305]

And I don't eat anymore 😂

[@skintslots]

No way was that Brighton goal offside, although the offside law was a lot clearer in those days and non interference was the only way a goal could stand if the attacker was level or beyond the second last defender.