Liverpool v Manchester United 26/03/1983 Milk Cup Final

Match of the Day highlights of the 1983 League Cup Final (then known as the Milk Cup, due to sponsorship from the Milk Marketing Board) between Liverpool and Manchester United at Wembley. Thanks to Neil Alzapiedi for this video.

[@erniescullion8452]

I met Bob PAISELY last Sat of October 1986. Lovely softly spoken man.

[@robbieduffy9998]

Well done by Gordon McQueen for saying it was a " bit of both " in colliding and hes glad Bruce didn't get sent off..if only today's players could adopt this sportsmanship and honesty instead of diving and rolling around at the slightest touch trying to con the ref and get the opposing player in trouble..hats off to you sir.

[@andymacfaul2852]

Totally agree. Though I think by the letter of the law it wasn’t a red anyway because the ball bounced off Bruce towards the touchline so it really wasn’t a goalscoring opportunity.

[@Dommer1973]

Was nearly 10 when this was played. Got bitten by a dog the night before this. Was at hospital getting a tetanus jab when the final was on. Liverpool were my second team as they kept buying all my favourite players from Middlesbrough! Best mate was a massive Utd fan too. Sweet😂

[@merseydave1]

This was the last League Cup Final to be played on a Saturday.

[@orwellboy1958]

Good to see Jimmy Hill, way better than ol' jug ears.

[@andymacfaul2852]

Really marvellous to see the interview with Bob at the end. Thanks particularly for that, Dave.

[@markbunn4376]

The last League Cup Final not to be shown live on TV (The 1981 replay was shown). Also the first of three League Cup Finals with three different clubs for "Big Ron" (he would go to win with it both with Sheffield Wed in 1991 & Aston Villa in 1994, beating Man Utd both times!!)

[@Darrenhuggy]

Great watch again. Thanks Dave. Wow we replaced a great man in Paisley and we will again when Klopp leaves. Liverpool bigger than any individual

[@edmundpower1250]

Great upload. Strange how Liverpool stopped wearing the cup final inscription on their shirts after the maiden League Cup final of 1978. They brought it back in 1987 (strangely the only two they lost in that era... Maybe that explains it😂😂😂)

[@randyborstol2491]

U2 played at the Royal Court the night before (when U2 were loved). Great days. Bono & Ronnie Whelan both from same part of Dublin. Bowie's 'Lets Dance' #2 in the charts. and New Order performing Blue Monday on TOTP the following Thursday. Gatsbys. Great days.

[@matthewwright7831]

Ronnie Whelan said, curl it...Bob Wilson wrongly heard him say, cut it. Had it confirmed on twitter because it annoyed me for nearly 40 years 😂

[@Logan_Zimmerman]

Attendance for the 1983 Football League Cup Final was 99,304 fans.

[@jefffoster1010]

When u watched the highlights back in the day u really got a real gauge of great game, I know this a final but even a league game highlights would be 25 to 30 minutes long . But you omly got the 1 or maybe 2 matches on match of the day. 😄🤣😂 . U get 3 to 5 minutes now . YNWA

[@davidmcmahon5234]

This is when l started following man utd was twelve years of age following them since been to wembley once old Trafford loads of times magnificent players we have had over the years no doubt about that 😊

[@craigmullen9046]

When the game in the top flight belonged to us The People.

[@craigmullen9046]

@Pardon Bear I can't be arsed with it anymore the Atmosphere in the premier League is mostly shit full of corporates and middle class happy chappy's. Ticket prices ludicrous Kick off days and times scandalous due to TV. I fell out of love with football a while ago.

[@baborali2276]

👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@erniescullion8452]

I must say Gordon McQueen spoke very well and NO SOUR GRAPES.

[@mohamedabdelkader8665]

Thanks Dave.

[@fotisboys]

Living in Australia especially through the 80s and being a massive die hard Supporter it was unbelievably frustrating we have absolutely no live coverage or even decent Highlights of Football. Only live game from England we ever got was FA cup Final better than nothing I Guess. I wish Back then we had what we have these days Optus Kayo exc.

[@redflag8970]

Wasn’t there Australian club you could follow?

[@fotisboys]

@@redflag8970 We had National Footbal league ok standard back then but nothing compared to Overseas Football especially in Italy but Loved my English game...

[@tipsthammaruksa2862]

Liverpool is King all time.

[@inserter400]

I love that goal by Ronnie, it's my all time favourite 😍

[@YJB8CCFC]

He scored a not too dissimilar goal against Utd in the ‘85 semi at Goodison.

[@alanmansell9845]

I have that very top that ronnie whelan wore that day, my uncle was leaning me over the tunnel as the players came off with the cup, I was ignored by every Liverpool player, I just couldn't catch there eye, the last 2 were kennedy and whelan (both scorers) whelan took off his top and handed it to me, I still have it to this day. Thanks ronnie 😘

[@DaveWallerLFC]

that's awesome!

[@alanmansell9845]

@@DaveWallerLFC cheers dave, I get it out every now and then to look at, you wouldn't believe how small it is !

[@ijs6427]

Kicked off all over the place before and after....!!!

[@SDIrwin]

6:55 Souness on Moses there - 'quite prepared to give everything in the tackle'.

[@Dommer1973]

And yeah “The goal would have been wide open” if Grobbelaar hadnt got a touch on the ball and put it out for a throw in. Classic Motson. Dreadful

[@andyforshortbutnotforlong5351]

Let’s see how this comment ages? I predict that in a year’s time both Liverpool & Manchester United will play each other in the League Cup Final (every 20 years!) 1983, 2003 & 2023? Lol 😂

[@edmundpower1250]

I'll be watching with interest Andy, 😊

[@andyforshortbutnotforlong5351]

@@edmundpower1250 me too! Nice one Edmund! 👌

[@ciansheridan7689]

No it's Utd v Newcastle 😁 YNWA.

[@andyforshortbutnotforlong5351]

@@ciansheridan7689 got one of the finalists correct! Lol 😂

[@inserter400]

You were close, just a shame Liverpool aren't firing this season .

[@mikewilson730]

This wasn't even shown live on tv.

[@redflag8970]

It was the last non televised. I was there.

[@gratefulkm]

The commentating in this, is almost admissible as evidence that something strange took place in the medias attitude to LFC and MU , With the REBRAND of the league name

[@Paulco67]

Norman Whitesiide … talk about a what could have been story… gone way too early from the game

[@alanmansell9845]

Injuries cut his career short, I remember him hobbling off at goodison in 1989 after a challenge by mcmahon, I think he lasted another year and that was it !

[@anthonydry5265]

Was the Man Utd back line depleted John? :D

[@anthonyjohnson8672]

courtney was a very poor ref