Growing up in the 70s and 80s live football in the telly was a real treat

and I loved it. I still do but there are so many boring games now that even I struggle to watch some. The Bournemouth v Brighton game wasn't easy to concentrate on last night.

Posted By: strap_on sally on January 20th 2026 at 15:05:36

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World cups were much better watching as a kid (Other Football) - strap_on sally, Jan 20, 12:51:51
- I remember a little of 86, mainly the howls of protest at 'that' goal (Other Football) - megson, Jan 20, 17:11:55
  - I can still remember how I felt after the German free kick (Other Football) - strap_on sally, Jan 20, 19:46:15
- First ine I remember clearly was 1970. What a team Brazil had... (n/m) (Other Football) - The Gaffer, Jan 20, 17:11:13
- Not the World Cup but Denmark's 1992 win was the bestest feeling I've felt watching (Other Football) - Lentil Weaver, Jan 20, 16:14:43
- I remember lineker playing with his arm in a cast. (Other Football) - Men without hats, Jan 20, 15:59:36
- My first WC memories are from 74 (Other Football) - Old Git, Jan 20, 14:17:38
  - I supported Yugoslavia (Other Football) - paulg, Jan 20, 15:31:30
  - Growing up in the 70s and 80s live football in the telly was a real treat (Other Football) - strap_on sally, Jan 20, 15:05:36
  - i can go back to 66 with my memories (Other Football) - ghostof barry butler, Jan 20, 14:51:53
- Of a similar vintage and also remember the Robson goal as my first football memory (n/m) (Other Football) - Knitted Jesus, Jan 20, 13:39:26

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