S8·E1 Match of the Day: The Watney Cup
Synopsis
Match of the Day kicks off with The Watney Cup.
Two-match action from the opening round of the Watney Cup. Eight of the highest-scoring teams from the four Divisions of the Football League - Manchester United, West Bromwich Albion, Carlisle, Luton Town, Halifax Town, Wrexham, Colchester United and Crewe Alexandra meet in an intriguing pre-season knock-out competition.
Barry Davies and Alan Weeks are the commentators at two of today's matches.
Halifax Town v Manchester United
Colchester United v Luton Town
David Coleman introduces news, views, analysis from the tournament which experiments with the controversial off-side law.
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When did Season 8 Episode 1 of Match of the Day air?
Season 8, Episode 1 ('Match of the Day: The Watney Cup') originally aired on July 31, 1971.
How long is Season 8 Episode 1 ('Match of the Day: The Watney Cup')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 80 minutes.
What happens in Match of the Day Season 8 Episode 1?
Match of the Day kicks off with The Watney Cup. Two-match action from the opening round of the Watney Cup. Eight of the highest-scoring teams from the four Divisions of the Football League - Manchester United, West Bromwich Albion, Carlisle, Luton Town, Halifax Town, Wrexham, Colchester United and ...
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