Episode
Match of the Day: 3rd May 1980
Overview
On the last full Football League Saturday of the season, Jimmy Hill presents action highlights of two outstanding games. As well as the day's news from Bob Wilson, there's a further chance to enter BBC Television's Goal of the Season competition for a first prize of £300-worth of Premium Bonds. Liverpool v Aston Villa Leeds United v Manchester United
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 39
- Air date
- 1980-05-03
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
3rd May 1980 is Episode 39 in Season 1979/80 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1980-05-03. The runtime is 80 min.
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