Manchester United 3–5 West Bromwich Albion (1978)
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The first fixture between Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion in the 1978–79 Football League First Division season was played on 30 December 1978 at Old Trafford, Manchester.[1] The scores were level at 3–3 at half-time, before West Brom scored twice in the second half to win the match 5–3. As winners, they received two league points in the 1978–79 Football League First Division.
Event | 1978–79 Football League First Division | ||||||
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Date | 30 December 1978 | ||||||
Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester | ||||||
Referee | Gwyn Pierce Owen (Anglesey) | ||||||
Attendance | 45,091 | ||||||
Weather | Very cold, snow |
The game was described at the time as "Game of the Century" and is still regarded as one of the greatest games of English football. The West Brom team featured three Black British players – Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham and Brendon Batson; nicknamed "The Three Degrees" after the African-American vocal group, they blazed a trail for black footballers in England and were frequently the subject of racist abuse, including "audible boos" from Manchester United fans in this game.[2]