Peter Ridsdale, former erstwhile Managing Director of Leeds United FC, took on the right and might of history and, sadly, lost, both in terms of money and reputation. But he gave it a good old go, and life is prettier for characters like him. Don’t you agree?

Released on DVD on August 27th 2012, the very best of Manchester United on the Big Match, ITV’s flagship football programme throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Ten of Manchester United’s finest performances, introduced by Rodney Marsh, will take you right back to the days of Charlton, Best and Law. A time when footballers managed to keep on their feet for ninety minutes, and when players only got sent off when there was an x in the month.

Released on DVD on August 27th 2012, the very best of Manchester City on the Big Match, ITV’s flagship football programme throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Nine of Manchester City’s finest performances, introduced by Rodney Marsh, will take you right back to the days of Francis Lee, Colin Bell, Mike Summerbee and Willie Donachie. A time when footballers managed to keep on their feet for ninety minutes, and when players only got sent off when there was an x in the month.