1968 European Cup Semi-Final Official Football Programme: Real Madrid vs. Manchester United
Overview of the Match
The 1968 European Cup semi-final held on Wednesday, May 15, 1968, featured a historic clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United. This match is remembered not only for its competitive spirit but also for the rich heritage of both clubs, setting the stage for football excellence.
Collectors’ Item: The Official Programme
This official football programme from the iconic semi-final is a treasured piece for football enthusiasts. It documents the pre-match excitement, player insights, and pivotal moments that led to Manchester United’s remarkable victory over the Spanish giants.
Significance in Football History
As an essential relic, the 1968 European Cup semi-final programme symbolizes a defining moment in European football. Collectors and fans of both teams value this piece for its historical significance, making it a must-have for dedicated supporters.
The Khaki Cup Final
The only FA Cup Final to be played during either of the two World Wars was the one in 1915 between Sheffield United and Chelsea.
Played on the 24th of April 1915 at Old Trafford, Manchester the match came to be known as the Khaki Cup Final due to the large number of servicemen (dressed in their khaki coloured military clothes) that were in the crowd.
This game was won by Sheffield United 3-0.
Second World War WWII
Throughout World War II there were a number of Cup Finals played
1939-40
1939-40 League Cup Final
Played at Wembley on June 8 1940 attendance 42,399
West Ham United 1-0 Blackburn Rovers
Hammers Goal – Small
1940-41
1940-41 League Cup Final
Played at Wembley on May 10 1941 attendance 60,000
Arsenal 1-1 Preston North End
Gunners Goal – D Compton
Lilywhites Goal – McLaren
1940-41 League Cup Final Replay
Played at Ewood Park on May 31 1941 attendance 45,000
Preston North End 2-1 Arsenal
Lilywhites Goals – R Beattie (2)
Gunners Goal – (Own Goal)
1941-42
1941-42 League Cup Final First Leg
Played at Roker Park on May 23 1942 attendance 35,000
Sunderland 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Black Cats Goals – Stubbins, Carter
Wolves Goals – Westcott (2)
1941-42 League Cup Final Second Leg
Played at Molineux on May 30 1942 attendance 43,038
Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 Sunderland
Wolves Goals – Rowley (2), Westcott, Broome
Black Cats Goal – Carter
1941-42 London Cup Final
Played at Wembley on May 30 1942 attendance 72,000
Brentford 2-0 Portsmouth
Bees Goals – Smith (2)
1941-42 Cup Winners Cup Final
Played at Stamford Bridge on June 6 1942 attendance 20,174
Brentford 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bees Goal – Collett
Wolves Goal – Mullen
1942-43
1942-43 League South Cup Final
Played at Wembley on May 1 1943 attendance 75,000
Arsenal 7-1 Charlton Athletic
Gunners Goals – Lewis (4), Drake (2), D Compton
Addicks Goal – Green
1942-43 League North Cup Final First Leg
Played at Bloomfield Road on May 1 1943 attendance 28,000
Blackpool 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Seasiders Goals – Finnan, Burbanks
Owls Goals – Cockroft, Robinson
1942-43 League North Cup Final Second Leg
Played at Hillsborough on May 8 1943 attendance 42,657
Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Blackpool
Owls Goal – Robinson
Seasiders Goals – Dodds, Gardner
1942-43 Cup Winners Cup Final
Played at Stamford Bridge on May 15 1943 attendance 55,195
Blackpool 4-2 Arsenal
Seasiders Goals – Dix, Burbanks, Dodds, Finnan
Gunners Goals – Lewis, D Compton
1943-44
1943-44 League South Cup Final
Played at Wembley on April 15 1944 attendance 85,000
Charlton Athletic 3-1 Chelsea
Addicks Goals – Revell (2), Welsh
Blues Goal – Payne (penalty)
1943-44 League North Cup Final First Leg
Played at Bloomfield Road on April 29 1944 attendance 28,000
Blackpool 2-1 Aston Villa
Seasiders Goals – Dodds (2)
Villans Goal – Goffin
1943-44 League North Cup Final Second Leg
Played at Villa Park on May 6 1944 attendance 55,000
Aston Villa 4-2 Blackpool
Villans Goals – Broome (2), Edwards, Iverson
Seasiders Goals – Dix, Pearson
1943-44 Cup Winners Cup Final
Played at Stamford Bridge on May 20 1944 attendance 38,540
Aston Villa 1-1 Charlton Athletic
Villans Goal – Houghton
Addicks Goal – Revell
1944-45
1944-45 League South Cup Final
Played at Wembley on April 7 1945 attendance 90,000
Chelsea 2-0 Millwall
Blues Goals – McDonald, Wardle
1944-45 League North Cup Final First Leg
Played at Burnden Park on May 19 1945 attendance 40,000
Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Manchester United
Trotters Goal – Lofthouse
1944-45 League North Cup Final Second Leg
Played at Maine Road on May 26 1945 attendance 57,395
Manchester United 2-2 Bolton Wanderers
Red Devils Goals – Wrigglesworth, Bryant
Trotters Goals – Barrass (2)
1944-45 Cup Winners Cup Final
Played at Stamford Bridge on June 2 1945 attendance 35,000
Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Chelsea
Trotters Goals – Hunt, Hamlett
Blues Goal – Rooke
Second World War Wartime Cup – West of England and Wales
1942-43 Swansea Town
1943-44 Bath City
1944-45 Bath City
Played May 16 1998, Attendance 79,183, Referee P Durkin
Arsenal Team
David Seaman, Lee Dixon, Nigel Winterburn, Patrick Vieira, Martin Keown, Tony Adams (Captain), Ray Parlour, Nicolas Anelka (Scored), Emmanuel Petit, Christopher Wreh, Marc Overmars (Scored)
Substitute David Platt replaced Christopher Wreh in the 63rd minute
Unused substitutes Alex Manninger, Steve Bould, Ian Wright, Gilles Grimandi
Newcastle United Team
Shay Given, Alessandro Pistone, Stuart Pearce, David Batty, Nikos Dabizas, Steve Howey, Rob Lee, Warren Barton, Alan Shearer, Temuri Ketsbaia, Gary Speed
Substitute Andreas Andersson replaced Stuart Pearce in the 72nd minute
Substitute Steve Watson replaced Warren Barton in the 77th minute
Substitute John Barnes replaced Temuri Ketsbaia in the 85th minute
Unused substitutes Shaka Hislop, Philippe Albert
Played May 3 1952 at Wembley Stadium, Attendance 100,000, Referee A Ellis
Newcastle United Team
Ronnie Simpson, Bobby Cowell, Alf McMichael, Joe Harvey (Captain), Frank Brennan, Eduardo “Ted” Robledo, Tommy Walker, Billy Foulkes, Jackie Milburn, Jorge “George” Robledo (Scored), Bobby Mitchell
Arsenal Team
George Swindin, Walley Barnes, Lionel Smith, Alex Forbes, Ray Daniel, Joe Mercer (Captain), Freddie Cox, Jimmy Logie, Cliff Holton, Doug Lishman, Don Roper
Tottenham Hotspur 2 Sheffield United 2 (after extra time)
Played April 20 1901, Attendance 110,820, Referee A Kingscott
Tottenham Hotspur Team
Geoerge Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Jones (Captain), Tom Smith, John Cameron, Sandy Brown (Scored 2), David Copeland, Jack Kirwan
Sheffield United Team
William Foulke, Harry Thickett, Peter Boyle, Harry Johnson, Tom Morren, Ernest “Nudger” Needham (Captain), Walter Bennett (Scored), Charles “Oakey” Field, George Hedley, Fred Priest (Scored), Bert Lipsham
1901 FA Cup Final Replay Result
Tottenham Hotspur 3 Sheffield United 1
Replay Played April 27 1901, Attendance 20,470, Referee A Kingscott
Tottenham Hotspur Team
Geoerge Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Jones (Captain), Tom Smith (Scored), John Cameron (Scored), Sandy Brown (Scored), David Copeland, Jack Kirwan
Sheffield United Team
William Foulke, Harry Thickett, Peter Boyle, Harry Johnson, Tom Morren, Ernest “Nudger” Needham (Captain), Walter Bennett, Charles “Oakey” Field, George Hedley, Fred Priest (Scored), Bert Lipsham
Played May 18 1985, Attendance 100,000, Referee P Willis
Manchester United Team
Gary Bailey, John Gidman, Arthur Albiston, Norman Whiteside (Scored), Paul McGrath, Kevin Moran, Bryan Robson (Captain), Gordon Strachan, Mark Hughes, Frank Stapleton, Jesper Olsen
Substitute Mike Duxbury replaced Arthur Albiston in the 91st minute
(Kevin Moran sent off in the 77th minute)
Everton Team
Neville Southall, Gary M Stevens, Pat Van den Hauwe, Kevin Ratcliffe (Captain), Derek Mountfield, Peter Reid, Trevor Steven, Graeme Sharp, Andy Gray, Paul Bracewell, Kevin Sheedy
