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1987 FA Cup Final Coventry v Tottenham Official Programme |
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1987 FA Cup Final Coventry v Tottenham official programme. Coventry v Tottenham 3-2. The programme is in good condition although there are two creases down the middle of the cover. Spurs were after a record eight FA Cup triumph and had never lost an FA Cup final; Coventry were appearing in their first final after 104 years.
There could, surely, only be one winner. When footballer of the year Clive Allen headed home his 49th goal of a magnificent season as early as the second minute, Wembley prepared for an avalanche.
But Coventry had other ideas. Dave Bennett, a cup final loser at the hands of Spurs with Manchester City six years earlier, equalised. Though Gary Mabbutt put Spurs back in front, defiant Coventry hit back again with a superb diving header from Keith Houchen.
The scene was set for a dramatic extra time dogfight, but the winning goal was cruel luck on loyal Spurs servant Mabbutt. As Lloyd McGrath centred, the Tottenham captain stuck out a knee and only succeeded in steering the ball up and over his own goalkeeper, Ray Clemence.
down the middle of the cover.
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£ 7.00 |
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