The Big Match Revisited

In this programme, Brian Moore presents football action from March 1980. The coverage features Crystal Palace versus Manchester United, Manchester City against Bolton Wanderers, and Walsall taking on Peterborough United. The programme showcases highlights of each encounter, offering viewers a glimpse of the competitive spirit of that period.

The broadcast is an episode presented by Brian Moore, in which he introduces a selection of football action dating back to March 1980. It is formatted as a programme that strings together several match highlights, offering viewers a snapshot of that month’s league fixtures. In this installment Moore turns his attention to three specific games. The first feature is the encounter between Crystal Palace and Manchester United. He then moves on to the clash that saw Manchester City take on Bolton Wanderers, before concluding with the contest between Walsall and Peterborough United. Each of the three fixtures is introduced by Moore, who provides the necessary context before the action unfolds. His commentary sets the scene for the Crystal Palace‑Manchester United tie, outlines the stakes for the Manchester City‑Bolton Wanderers match, and frames the Walsall‑Peterborough United showdown, ensuring the audience knows which teams are involved and the significance of the games. The programme therefore serves as a concise roundup of March 1980 football, with Brian Moore’s introductions linking the three matches into a single, coherent episode. By focusing solely on these encounters, the broadcast delivers a clear, organised look at that period’s league action without venturing beyond the listed fixtures.