Match Of The Day - 26 February 2000

[@sctmcg]

It is surprising how good Lineker has always been at presenting

[@BOABModels]

'Manchester United are without Roy Keane and Paul Scholes who are both suspended.' - pretty standard.

[@alanprior7650]

Almost 22 years ago...doesn't seem possible.

[@CM-xn7cm]

it’s just football and MOT’d mate, not bringing back Princess Diana

[@CM-xn7cm]

@Dune are you a flid?

[@Roundholesinsquarepegs]

Crazy, just think it could have been 23 years ago 😱

[@SamCovington-fh7ek]

24 years ago now

[@LeeO_22]

I love that the theme song has never changed. So iconic.

[@ashliski]

This makes me realise just how long Gary has been doing this! Feels like the other week Des Lynham was doing it. I feel old af now.

[@marty2682]

Mate, same here. I can remember Des Lynham along with Jimmy Hill.

[@kjaamor2057]

It's not just the pace of the game that was better, it's the pace of the highlights. It's hard to quite pin down why I prefer this style but it feels more like you're watching the game. Modern highlights just show the top chances in a match and it often feels less representative of the pattern of play on the day.

[@brianduru3753]

Because there were more highlights then. Everybody took shots back then and half of them were dumb shots that didn't go anywhere but they still made it into the highlights. Today, teams are more deliberate about chance creation. That means they only shoot when relatively certain. So less shots means less highlights and when you do get a chance, it tends to be high quality.

[@kjaamor2057]

@@brianduru3753 I feel like there's truth in what you're saying even if it isn't 100% accurate. I don't know that it's about "dumb shots" but I agree that attacks are more deliberate and there is certainly a far greater emphasis on ball retention in the modern game. Here you can start the highlight with either team and it not be clear who will be the one shooting because of the end-to-end (and long ball) nature of the game.

[@caeglas1]

@@brianduru3753what a load of total nonsense!

[@brianduru3753]

@@caeglas1 Maybe you could elaborate as to why you think that is? I doubt you could though. That would require actual thinking and intelligence, two qualities you no doubt lack.

[@brianduru3753]

@@kjaamor2057 It's the trend though. This isn't even a new thing. Just check the highlights from a match from the 90s or 80s. The right back shooting from 30 yards and I'm thinking to myself 'is he stupid or something?' But that's just how it was back then. And in a way it was advantageous for them because goalkeeping technique was poorer back then and the pitches were worse so you could get the odd bobble or bounce. Today, teams don't shoot from range that much because in addition to it being inefficient, goalkeepers are just so much better and secure in their handling and the equipment is better (gloves and all). The midfield is also more packed these days as teams are more organised. The tactical discipline is much better and so the flair players are being squeezed out. All this amounts to a more structured and organised game and less frenetic end to end action like we used to see in the past.

[@geordieboy1309]

Ducking hell I was at that game for Newcastle with my dad and two brothers was only my 2nd ever game was a rare treat when the parents could afford it 😀😀😀😀

[@yute-hube779]

I'm a Man United fan but I am glad to see Newcastle playing well again. When we had the Carabao final, it said on the news, Newcastle has a population of 800,000 people and 100,000 fans went to London - that is insane support for your club! That means 1 in 8 people from Newcastle were either at the game or there in London supporting their team. I'd rather it was them that were good and getting in the top 4 than teams like Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, Man City, Arsenal etc.

[@simonb2109]

@@yute-hube779 there are many people who support people who dont actually live in newcastle. for example surrounding areas moved away fans who grew up when they were a top team children of fans as above fans of shearer etc

[@allanaruba]

Randomly on my YT suggestions, fittingly from the day of my 18th birthday so decided to check it out Insane how much top flight football has developed since this action. Watching them hoof the ball forward rather than the coordinated runs, team presses, possession based football, etc. Actually fun to watch with no memory of scores 👌

[@HALFSQUASHED]

Randomly on my suggestions too. The day of my 21st birthday.

[@MegaTimtheman]

Ryan giggs being fit to play for united but not for wales was very on brand

[@rmh032]

Hahaha. Thought the same. Chose Wales to spite his dad and spent the rest of his career regretting it

[@Ghoulascor]

Made me laugh how they called him out on it in the post match interview too.

[@GregDowns]

Fascinating to watch this today. So many random collisions between players where play simply.... continues! A good example the Andy Cole chance at 20:58, where he and theDons keeper, Sullivan, have a light collision. The ball is cleared and the game goes on. Today in 2023, a goalkeeper in that situation would nearly always pretend to be injured and get the game stopped. Possibly the striker too. And there'd be a minute where nothing at all happened except people walking about, medical staff on, players moaning to the referee, etc. I watch quite a bit of older football (15+ years ago) on KZbin and it's really noticeable how the game back then flowed.

[@adamskiroo1]

I was 19, ugh I feel old 😆

[@choughed3072]

I was 13 when this aired, im 36 now. Bloody hell, time does fly doesn't it.

[@s.j.l.8736]

I was 12 turning 13 back in Feb 2000 & I was thinking of the same thing how time fly's.

[@TheBigDUtube]

I was 12 turning 13 in march. It's weird, I didn't remember Bosnich playing for utd until a bit later than this and I definitely didn't remember Gary presenting Motd this early! Happy, simpler times 😂

[@khairiisa7275]

When this MOTD was broadcasted, just before my 6th birthday(March 1994). Now i'm in the 3 Series(ie 30 years old 😊). And a lot of my family members died already before me. Plus football is more enjoyabale to watch without the VAR era.

[@chrisboult6610]

Little jorginho was a joy to watch as was kinkladze for city

[@orcue70]

Kinkladze barely gets a mention these days definitely underrated

[@aggitravel]

What a era! I’m 39 now lol😂 my first ever game I saw was Aston Villa v Newcastle I think it was shearer’s first game for Newcastle.

[@NoName-eo2mv]

Look at Lineker being all professional in his presentation, now it’s all one big jokey piss take

[@chrisboult6610]

Like a news presenter

[@lukechapman6549]

I remember this weekend, I went to the West Ham v Everton game, and we had a good home record, but in true West Ham fashion it didn’t matter as we lost 4-0 at home in a drubbing that included and Nick Barmby hat trick.

[@possessedslig]

Thanks mate I'll give this one a miss lol

[@nmarcus7233]

They say it takes Coles 6/7 chances to score but his elite movement created several opportunities for his team to find him. Perfect for Utd's dynamic football at that time.

[@alibabashero]

The old mitre footballs were great.

[@MarcoGosatti42]

Blimey. Erling Haaland wasn't even born yet. 3 months later he was.

[@danieltonge2319]

Wow was 15 years old the day after my birthday this show aired and seeing my team Bradford city in premier league how times have changed

[@jasonbrosnan8770]

Where's the mighty man city? Oh that's right, they were playing 2nd division football 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanb01]

That’s a good thing though

[@caseybarlow7860]

I wish match of the day was shown on BBC America

[@leannecampbell4551]

My first Utd away game, Giggs ran the show, he was sublime! Pity he turned in to a cretin of a human being however.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

+Leanne Campbell I'm a supporter of man United's big rivals Liverpool

[@ameddahmad6127]

​@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 LoserFool ❤

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

@@ameddahmad6127 we're still better than Manchester(not so) United

[@roolaing]

This is great banter... it really is.

[@aurynwestwield1682]

lol same here was only bowt 10

[@aguswahyukurniawan4820]

2:40 that brings me goosebumps all over my body

[@hooper1605]

2000, nice one bruvaaa!!!

[@edmundpower1250]

Match of the day co hosts with hair! It's so much more pleasant that looking at shiny egg heads Shearer, Murphy and Wright. Hansen was a good pundit

[@Nightopian1982]

People mock the quality compared to today, but the pace of the game was far better back in the 90s/early 00s. Players didn't just hoof it, despite what some claim. There was some lovely neat football back then. Possession football and pressing is all well and good, but everything's been slowed down. As for the endless stoppages and time wasting, the ridiculous money involved, and the VAR nightmare, it's awful to imagine where our game will be in the next five to ten years.

[@dan26h]

The thumbnail is pure Partridge.

[@adamwithey4746]

You have got 100 subscribers! (Sunday 30th January 2022)

[@MRS-wt2sg]

Love it 😊 proper football

[@joeyasmr8662]

Wow I remember those opening credits with turnstiles mad to think that was 2000😮

[@bruce5799]

MOTD presenters then were much more business like in suits.MOTD now is more laid back

[@spawnyruud]

Just like office work - when I started suits and ties everywhere - now everyone’s jeans and causal

[@wolfmanofglasgow6337]

Do you have the 1 May 2004 Soccer AM episode?

[@TheMeeja]

Does anyone know the name of the music track used at 1:20? Remember it being used and love it but no idea what it's called!

[@aguswahyukurniawan4820]

2:40 bring me the goosebumps all over my body

[@slayerr4365]

The overall quality of the players is miles worse for sure but god the pace of the game is absolutely beautiful never even a second of tactical time wasting I love it. Even with refs adding on a lot more time for time wasting in 23 season it still hasn't lowered it at all this type of football is so much more satisfying to watch.

[@volkte37]

Disagree here. Game is more physical with far less protection for players so time on the ball is different. Yes it's more technical today perhaps but that's because contact has changed. Although the English game here is still clearly behind Europe and South America.

[@slayerr4365]

@@volkte37 Physical? Mate if someone so much as breaths near another player they fall to the ground and the ref blows for a foul are you insane?

[@volkte37]

@@slayerr4365 you said the game is worse in this video, it's not, it's more physical so naturally plays different

[@slayerr4365]

@@volkte37 Alright champ. If you think someone diving to the ground every 12 seconds trying to bait fake fouls is physical you must be one of those helmet wearing people.

[@volkte37]

@@slayerr4365 not very bright are you?

[@sharethelovestore6709]

Not enough ads for my liking. Have 2 ads every 3 minutes instead of every 4 minutes.

[@MultiVince95]

Saturday 26th February 2000

[@PeaceDweller]

So weird to see just how big & full of stars that Arsenal team were. Bergkamp, Adams, Vieira, Petit, Seaman, Kanu etc all way over 6ft. So unlike the tiny Arsenal team of today.

[@RadioNul]

Even Petit was tall

[@yute-hube779]

Bergkamp is the best player to have ever played in the Premier League (and I am a Man United fan saying that!)

[@carrauntoohil86]

@@yute-hube779 He was a great player and possessed immense skill, but he was not the best player in the league's history. I could name a dozen players who influenced games more at a higher level over a consistent period than Bergkamp.

[@SlimHandle]

And we start with the original of the Tritone ringtone!

[@GarethE94]

Aesthetically and technologically the early 2000s were a weird time I find. The world was still moving from the analogue age into the fully integrated digital era we now live in two decades later. One thing that hasn’t changed however is the pundits focusing on the referees and rules of the game!

[@davlufc83]

How did that Boro Leeds game end goalless??

[@twilliamspro]

Linekar looks like his suit doesnt fit

[@paulinho2121]

Hello, I am writing from Spain. I would like to get in touch with you I am a soccer collector for more than 30 years I would be interested in these programs of some seasons that I am missing we could talk to buy them Thank you

[@roolaing]

On a completely unrelated note, it was nice to see Brendan Fraser get an Oscar. So unique. There definitely isn't anyone who looks exactly like him.

[@jonnybravo5457]

I miss this premier’ship’ i miss this England

[@georgemacpherson1992]

A number of these teams are outside of the top flight.

[@senatorcthulu1815]

Hope i get to see another Haaland play in a Leeds shirt in the not too distant future.

[@senatorcthulu1815]

@@maxwellboyne2770 any time soon? Absolutely wishful, but i do think there's more than half a chance towards the end of his career, he'll come do a season. Then again, i said the same for Milner.

[@JJMcgechan]

I miss the proper commentary

[@Fleeto2006]

Lol the suit

[@aidossocratis1813]

Alan hansen confused about the offside rule

[@EmArgh]

Cole celebrating and not even going to Giggs. Typical.

[@qaizersethi909]

Jodi Cruijff scores RIP Johan Cruijff

[@ParadiseKuna]

Anyone know what the song at the start that plays over Utd vs Wimbledon is?

[@MadGaz85]

I've been looking for that track for YEARS. Tried Shazam and similar apps but no luck!

[@ParadiseKuna]

@@MadGaz85 Same. Starting to wonder if its a motd/bbc original or something

[@MadGaz85]

@@ParadiseKuna Think it's library music, you also hear it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2LYgH6ffrBlias

[@searchterminatorseed2301]

@@MadGaz85 that programme was an itv production, strange how it’s such a difficult song to find

[@CabbageHeeed]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKqh2ucp7VrlaM

[@mikeadldukakis3097]

FERDINAND

[@Nightopian1982]

Debate over consistency in the rules, eh? I'm stuck in a time warp! It's staggering to think that little has changed in 23 years as far as officiating goes.

[@neilhogg1219]

My 20th birthday 😂😂

[@jerrydandrige1987]

Mad to think that from then to now newcastle still haven't won a trophy 😂

[@sarnobat2000]

1:23 - does anyone know the name of this song?

[@michaelwilliams2231]

7 months late but I think it's life of Riley by the lightening seeds

[@sarnobat2000]

Thanks for the suggestion but I don't think it is: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ2VkJuAZamLetk

[@Getintheskipyoumelt]

When Manchester City got relegated! And no one heard of City back then!😂😂

[@Giggedy2]

Jon Harley 😂 u know it was long time ago

[@orangerelram1982]

You rams!

[@damienbrown6764]

The state of the pitch 😂the good old days when you could actually tackle footballers are to soft these days as a Newcastle fan we took half of Leeds players we got David batty ,Gary speed,lee bowyer,Alan smith ,mark viduka,James Milner😂

[@mdg1867]

Lee Bowyer still playing and hasn't scored

[@comicstripgamer1591]

Stiff Lineker was lol

[@r4h4al]

When men acted like men on the pitch.

[@seltaeb9691]

It's a load of bollocks now. Zero aggression. They all look like it's under 15s. A great game ruined for one reason - money.

[@r4h4al]

@@seltaeb9691 I agree. Dangerous tackles in the old days were never good but it’s gone too far the other way now. Like you say with no aggression at all & the play acting where they just look like tw&ts when they do it.

[@JohnKobaRuddy]

Did they? I seem to remember a tonne of play acting and diving long before the year 2000.

[@mark-wilson.]

nothing changes ,man utd on match of the day first the media fawning over overated beckham the utd fans moaning at the ref when they were losing.

[@Nightopian1982]

Someone's bitter. Beckham overrated? What an absolute crock of shite that is. Beckham's ability to hit passes and crosses was beyond just about anyone in the PL at the time, and that's without his goals. United are rarely on MOTD first nowadays, so I don't know what you're watching.

[@Collouk1]

Bowyer miles onside worse than that Liverpool one!

[@rmh032]

Yeah absolutely shocking wasn't it. I've actually screenshot it and he's miles on. Don't tell me if was better without VAR lol

[@ronanbrennan6639]

Ah the good old days, before lineker turned into a cretinous lefty

[@James_Doyle83]

Thanks to the mirror and Gary I have put match of the day as my ring tone I know that will annoy right wing people and tories everytime my phone rings it will troll right wing people and the tories like the theme tune trolled number 10 yesterday in the mirror youtube page

[@seltaeb9691]

Look at football now or fake football. Zero tackling, a great sliding tackle will get you booked or the red card. The ball is awful & a carpet of a pitch that never wears or varies. And the money they earn is criminal.

[@yute-hube779]

8:48 disgraceful refereeing and commentating. Obvious penalty. 10:15 bent ref giving a goal kick when it's obviously a corner. According to Man United haters, the team had the refs on their side back then! The ref shat on us in this game.

[@funkdoubt1]

We are now treated to the cacophony of high-pitched, shrieking, female commentators, sharing the debased, linguistic form and cliche-ridden utterances of the juice less lemons before them. MOTD is like a nursery group play scheme. They speak like nobody knows or understands anything about life or football. More condescension than footy - like the club song said: bring us back.. 🤣🤐🧘🏽‍♂️

[@jeniferallan6693]

Yuk. Get that face out of here

[@danielwall9873]

Man utd always used to be on 1st 🫡 ohh the glory days never seeing them again 😂 how times change