Happy Birthday

[tonyav]

Happy 50th Birthday Match Of The Day.
http://sport.uk.msn.com/football/50-years-of-match-of-the-day394877

[Psybbo]

Sorry Tony, in those days it was rugby

[agchristie]

I think the camera is seen him taking it and the next frame he is seen receiving the ball though i have not seen it myself.

[tonyav]

I know, Psybbo. I remember Tommy Smith !.

[tonyav]

Probably an editing error then, agc.

[agchristie]

^ indeed Tony

[tonyav]

Just found a clip from the first match, couldn't find the Rodger Hunt throw in though. Lovely goal of Rodger Hunts though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIHPVNWqPPw

[ichkeria]

One thing that amazes me is why a lot of people are amazed at MOTD's continuing popularity, what with Sky TV and their endless in-depth analysis and live coverage
I like Sky TV and all the Caragher/Neville/Redknapp guff, but I still prefer MOTD for the simple format and the boring, but often snappy punditry.
There is a time and a place for the difficult stuff, but also a place for a more relaxed approach. And Gary L's one-liners are probably a factor these days two :-)

[DaisyNonna]

I enjoyed football when I was 14.
Don't have Sky.

[tonyav]

I bet the Villa match is the last one on MOTD again !.