The Big Match Revisited

Brian Moore hosts a compilation of September 1980 football highlights. The programme showcases Arsenal’s clash with Nottingham Forest and the encounter between West Bromwich Albion and Southampton, both key fixtures from that period. It offers a concise look at those matches.

The broadcast is presented by veteran commentator Brian Moore, who guides the audience through a selection of football highlights. In this episode Moore acts as the host, framing the footage and offering brief commentary. The programme concentrates on the key moments from a specific period, delivering a concise recap for fans who missed the live action. The heart of the show centres on two fixtures from September 1980. First, the clash between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest receives attention, with Moore pointing out the decisive incidents. The second match featured West Bromwich Albion taking on Southampton, and the highlights capture the pivotal plays from that encounter. Both games are shown in edited form, allowing viewers to see the most notable sequences without the full length of the original broadcasts. By stitching together these moments, the episode provides a snapshot of the month’s football landscape. Moore’s introductions help to contextualise each clip, ensuring that even those who weren’t watching live can follow the flow of the games. The programme therefore acts as a convenient roundup, summarising the essential action from September’s schedule in a single, easy‑to‑watch format.