Tooting Gull
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Even as a neutral, definitely one of my favourite matches watched as a teenager
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhSfb5jN12Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhSfb5jN12Q
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Spurs v Anderlecht tonight...memories of one of the great Euro finals
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Pavilionaire
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Cracking second leg, that, a real rollercoaster. 6 mins left, Ardiles hits the bar from 2 yards out, the ball is cleared, back into the box and Roberts equalises. Danny Thomas misses his pen, then Tony Parks saves.
Tooting Gull
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One of the things that struck me watching that again was that when Thomas missed his penalty the whole ground starting singing his name. I think fans have got a bit harsher since.
Pavilionaire
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It wasn't the worst pen either. Roberts, Thomas and Gary Stevens - it's not often you see three defenders in the five.
Birdie Boy
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I mentioned this final to my son, he's 19, he had no idea who Anderlecht are let alone the game!
Tooting Gull
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To anyone who fancies a football trip abroad I would strongly recommend Anderlecht. Great city, great fans, great stadium, great atmosphere. It's a proper big-city club, and for one I preferred the days when such clubs had an equal chance rather than today's scene dominated by the money of a few leagues.
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I happened to be in Brussels in 1990 on a university field trip, and quite by chance was able to take in the top of the table clash between Anderlecht vs. KV Mechelen. A lot of flag-twirling, some camp chanting from the home fans and a thumping 3-0 win for the visitors led by Jonny Bosman. A most enjoyable day.