Match of the Day 19/1/1985

Most of the Match of the Day episode broadcast on 19th January 1985, featuring highlights of Chelsea v Arsenal, Coventry v Aston Villa and Manchester City v Wimbledon and the goals from Hibernian v Dumbarton. This episode did also originally contain athletics but this was not included in this edited repeat broadcast more recently, although Brendan Foster makes an appearance.

[@tone3817]

Can't beat 70s and 80s footie, thanks for all these uploads, very appreciated

[@mrkipling2201]

Another thing that was better about football back then was the kits. That Chelsea kit is a thing of beauty. But they were all much better back then. Simple yet nice. With a simple sponsor on the front, not looking like a billboard for crap.

[@scherben8870]

Their yellow away kit was even better.

[@mrkipling2201]

scherben definitely. I have to admit that I liked all their kits up until about 1991.

[@staceygrove5976]

Even better in the 1960s and 70s with NO logos on the shirts, sponsors or otherwise.

[@GTA40120]

That state of the pitch at Stamford Bridge, wish I could see the players of today playing on a pitch like that

[@scherben8870]

Why? Pitches like that stymie skill and flair.

[@mrkipling2201]

They wouldn’t play on a pitch like that. They would start crying just looking at it !!!😂😂

[@jasonwheeler3669]

Ah those were the days growing up staying up late watching motd before bedtime

[@JasonC1782]

Chelsea proving that the only hybrid pitches around at that time were those of sand and mud.

[@jonavr1]

Villa team with a young McMahon, Walters, Rideout looked useful here but only finished mid table

[@MrCjp77]

Is that Archie McPherson commentating on Hibs - Dumbarton?

[@scherben8870]

Yes.

[@michaelroberts7374]

Helen the bell still alive and kicking MCFC v Dons

[@NOTODIVERSITY123]

The weather around this time was cold and fans just stayed at home and watched m.o.t.d.

[@michaelroberts7374]

Shaun Ryder in MOTD?

[@cleehomes]

Back in the day when Chelsea were Chelsea and not Chelski!

[@TimboTravels]

Brendan Foster wtf

[@guyneeve9365]

Nice to see Mr and Mrs Empty-Seat from Stockport at Maine Road

[@wawawswfc4957]

When Chelsea was Chelsea.....not like the Jonny come latelys......wawaw

[@Kill--alllll---IDF]

Messi on a pitch like this wouldn't able to doo fuk all.. This is why Maradona was better