Tag: Bob Paisley

English Winners of the European Cup

The first English winners of the European Cup were Manchester United in May 1968, when they defeated Portuguese Champions Benfica at Wembley. Their victory was followed by a run of six successes by English clubs in the late 1970s and early 80s. The Wembley win was an emotional triumph for manager Matt Busby and players…

By Paul W May 30, 2020 0

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur, 1982

Liverpool clinched another Football League title, their fifth in seven seasons, with a win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on the 15th May 1982. It had taken a phenomenal run in the second half of the season for them to reclaim the title from Aston Villa, confirming their status as the First Division’s dominant team…

By Paul W May 4, 2019 0