The Big Match Revisited

In September 1980, Brian Moore presented a programme of football action, providing commentary on three key fixtures in the English league. The matches covered were Tottenham Hotspur versus Manchester United, Southampton versus Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester City versus Arsenal.

Brian Moore fronts a short programme that pulls together football action from September 1980. The broadcast is presented as a single episode, with Moore acting as the host who guides viewers through the featured footage. It’s a concise compilation rather than a full‑length match coverage, aimed at giving a snapshot of the month’s key fixtures. The core of the episode centres on three specific games. First up is the clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, followed by the encounter where Southampton take on Brighton & Hove Albion. The final segment showcases the meeting of Manchester City with Arsenal. Each of these match‑ups is included as part of the September roundup, offering a glimpse of the on‑field action that defined that period. Beyond the list of fixtures, the programme serves to bundle these highlights into a single viewing experience. By stitching together the selected games, it provides an overview of the footballing landscape at the start of the 1980‑81 season. The format allows fans to catch the essential moments from each match without needing to watch the full broadcasts individually. In this way, the episode functions as a convenient recap of the month’s most notable league encounters.