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The 1978 Football League Cup Final was the eighteenth League Cup final
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The 1978 Football League Cup Final was the eighteenth League Cup final
The 1978 Football League Cup Final was the eighteenth League Cup final, and was contested between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The initial match resulted in a 0?0 draw at Wembley Stadium on 18 March 1978. The replay was four days later at Old Trafford, and saw John Robertson score from the penalty spot after a foul by Phil Thompson on John O Hare, which TV replays confirmed was actually outside the penalty area.
(Picture) players contesting the ball.
22nd March 1978
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
LE 1978-03-22
Media ID 21693404
© Mirrorpix
Football League Cup Final 1978
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of the 1978 Football League Cup Final. The eighteenth final of its kind, it pitted two football powerhouses against each other - Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The initial match at Wembley Stadium on 18 March 1978 ended in a goalless draw, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the replay just four days later at Old Trafford. And what a replay it was! As captured in this image, players from both teams can be seen contesting fiercely for the ball, their determination etched on their faces. One pivotal moment that will forever be remembered is when John Robertson stepped up to take a penalty after Phil Thompson fouled John O'Hare. However, controversy surrounded this decision as TV replays confirmed that the foul had actually occurred outside the penalty area. Nevertheless, Robertson remained composed and converted his spot-kick with precision. This photograph encapsulates not only the physicality and skill displayed by these talented athletes but also serves as a reminder of an era when football was played with raw passion and grit. It transports us back to a time where every tackle mattered and every goal celebrated wholeheartedly. Whether you are a devoted fan reminiscing about past glories or simply appreciate sporting history at its finest, this print is sure to evoke nostalgia and admiration for these legendary players who left everything on the pitch during that unforgettable clash on 22nd March 1978.
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