Even at 66 years of age this still brings a lump to my throat. This is what football is about and I feel privileged to remember what it was like before greed ruined it.
You said it, mate- was telling my nephew about it in light of Maidstone's win against Ipswich. I can remember EXACTLY where I was when I saw I: eight years old in a Wiltshire prep school. I love everything about this clip: the state of the pitch, the transfer fee (£300!), Ronnie Radford, the great Malcolm McDonald, the kids in their snorkel parkas... Truly moving.
When clueless pundits refer to 'the magic of the FA Cup' this is what they mean. Arguably the greatest ever FA cup tie - it had it all. David v Goliath, a pitch fit for cattle, fans up trees and on pylons, the epic Ronnie Radford equaliser and the early heroics of goalkeeper Fred Potter, who kept Hereford in the game... AND the priceless 'Macdonald is a fairy' chant.
Goalscorer Ronnie Radford passed away back in November last year and now commentator John Motson passed away today. This match was Motson's big break to becoming the recognisable voice of English football. RIP to both legends of an unforgettable FA Cup moment.
Here for Motty's legendary commentary....RIP John! Fabulous goal I've watched countless times, but just seeing the joy of the fans....what dreams are made off....I was one year old at the time!
The greatest goal i have ever seen, i was a 10 year old Everton fan when i first seen that goal, now i am 61 and i have seen some fantastic goals in my time but that is the best ever.... R.I.P Ronnie Radford a football LEGEND.
As a Newcastle fan , After this , Every 3rd round day for years afterwards . The BBC and ITV showed this .... Footballl Focus ,Saint and Grievesy ... It went on as a reminder to top flight clubs, that the F.A. Cup back then was a great leveller... Kudos to Hereford United ...
Epic game after a 2-2 at St James pk, fast forward 4 yrs 24th Feb 76 and Newcastle are involved in another fantastic cup tie this time away to 2nd division Bolton, what a match 3-3..... 2 great goals from super mac and gowling... Allardyce, Gary Jones and Paul Jones with a late equaliser. Replay at Newcastle 0-0 2nd replay at Elland Rd Newcastle won 2-1... Approx 140,000 fans attended those 3 games.. Great memories. Ps Bolton fan
I came here by reading about the history of FA Cup, that kind of beauty in football (people on the trees, invading the pitch in the middle of the game) isn't seen anymore
Went to both matches home and away in the away match hereford scored after 40 seconds from kick off ended 2 2 brilliant match Newcastle fans have been brilliant over the last 50 years and sent there condolences to Hereford and Ron Radfords family class fans from a class club from Hereford Fan
this is a thousand times better than today, the f a cup there to be won, giantkilling, pitch played on a bog, fans going crazy, fa cups just a bonus to the billionaires and millionaires of football today
The pitches are much better today, the players are fitter and the standard of football is higher, but it is much less authentic and less enjoyable. In fact it is mostly fake, dishonest and soulless.
Absolute belter of a goal. 2 years before i was born but i saw it time and again growing up thinking no FA Cup goal will ever beat this, and it hasnt! RIP Ronnie
@@leopard708 He is a pontificating and tedious presenter. He is also a vacuous virtue signalling multi millionaire who is always making empty political gestures. If you want to see decent presenting, watch a few of the old MOTD or ITV Big Match.
The days when the FA Cup really meant something to everyone. Long before the rich clubs started treating it with utter disdain by fielding weaker sides and looking on it as a consolation trophy when they can't win anything else.
The weather 🌫🌧 the condition of the pitch 💩, the heavy ⚽️ in those days and it was a 🚀 heading into the back of that onion bag. R.I.P "Rocket" Ronnie Radford
I am 74, watching football for some time, BUT I had forgotten how awful the pitches were. Watching Spurs v Liverpool tonight and it was like a living room carpet.
Radford & George - two great Arsenal players, well maybe namesakes. And who else? Colin Addison ex-Gunner and Big Mal a soon-to-be Gunner. Ah! What memories.
The FA Cup was magical back then.It was the one to win with only one game at Wembley for the final. Check out Allan Clarkes diving header to win the final that year.
+NYJALB indeed. Surely this is among the top 5 greatest ever Cup moments. The cup is so reduced in status now that no way would you get a top tier team with its full team out so such occasions are a thing of the past.
+tigerarmyrule It annoys the beJesus out of me when sides like West Ham, Newcastle, Stoke etc etc put a weakened side out because they want to save the players for the P.L.........ask the fans if they want to take the Cup seriously or not!...And more importantly, if you are going to field a Micky Mouse side, don't ask the fans to pay to watch it.........I think perhaps it is a generation gap thing though tiger......not sure how old you are, but I'm 55 and I still love the FA Cup, but I think the younger generation are Champions League obsessed, which ironically, despite me celebrating like a mad man when we won it in 2012, I am totally unimpressed with..again, probably a generation gap thing but I still believe it should be contested by League Champions and the holders ONLY!!!
NYJALB I totally agree with you. I'm 50, slightly younger than you but essentially the same generation and I remember those absolutely huge 1970s cup seasons when it seemed every ground was packed in every round and winning the cup was a dream come true for everyone from chairman to youngest fan. I'm an Everton fans, 1984 cup was huge. we were back in the big time and Evertonians everywhere felt liberated from failure and the red shadow........If they ban replays then its time for true fans to simply turn their back and allow the great old competition die a death. By the way you are also right about the CL. It should be champions only and knock out but the money men would scream at lost TV revenue in Asia !!!
Im 52 and the cup was a massive thing in my day as well.Even when Wimbledon beat us 1975 when we were in the old first division and they were non league.At home as well.I remember the 74 semi with Newcastle.waiting a fortnight for it to come round.But kids now just want Europe(pleased to say we are there next season) or the top 4.Coming 4th got you nowhere when i was young,except perhaps the UEFA Cup.European football was also better as it was straight knockout from the start. Im hoping that if Burnley are in a decent position next January we make a huge effort in the cup.Sadly i wont hold my breath
When football was a game and not big business. When footballers (especially Leed Utd players) were real men who continued player after a hard tackle, not like the big girls blouses of modern day football rolling around on the ground.
Even at 66 years of age this still brings a lump to my throat. This is what football is about and I feel privileged to remember what it was like before greed ruined it.
I'm 66 too,I agree with everything you say.
Those 2 Hereford goals were huge' goosebumps' moments
Respect…
You said it there!!!!!
And the late john motson commentating. Doesn't get any better.
You said it, mate- was telling my nephew about it in light of Maidstone's win against Ipswich. I can remember EXACTLY where I was when I saw I: eight years old in a Wiltshire prep school. I love everything about this clip: the state of the pitch, the transfer fee (£300!), Ronnie Radford, the great Malcolm McDonald, the kids in their snorkel parkas... Truly moving.
When clueless pundits refer to 'the magic of the FA Cup' this is what they mean. Arguably the greatest ever FA cup tie - it had it all. David v Goliath, a pitch fit for cattle, fans up trees and on pylons, the epic Ronnie Radford equaliser and the early heroics of goalkeeper Fred Potter, who kept Hereford in the game... AND the priceless 'Macdonald is a fairy' chant.
Great comment!...added to that some classic commentary.
I totally agree. There are two quintessential "magic of the FA Cup" games...this one and Colchester-Leeds the previous year.
If the keeper had got in the way of that shot by Radford he'd have ended up in the net with it😂😂
I’m a Newcastle fan, but given the ball and conditions, this goal will never ever be topped. Brilliant
Goalscorer Ronnie Radford passed away back in November last year and now commentator John Motson passed away today.
This match was Motson's big break to becoming the recognisable voice of English football.
RIP to both legends of an unforgettable FA Cup moment.
RIP Ronnie Radford greatest FA Cup goal ever 😪
My uncle Ronnie, what a goal 💪💪💪
What a family legacy, you must be so proud. A great moment in FA Cup history.
Those were the days.😊
Here for Motty's legendary commentary....RIP John! Fabulous goal I've watched countless times, but just seeing the joy of the fans....what dreams are made off....I was one year old at the time!
RIP Ronnie Radford. One of my favourite all time goals
Rest in peace John 'Motty' Motson. I was praying someone had uploaded his first game on here. So glad I can reminiss this moment
Can't believe that BBC doesn't show Ronnie Radford's tackle that started the greatest fa Cup goal ever!
RIP Motty. This was his first commentary. Was supposed to be a footnote on match of the day, the rest is history.
Best pitch invasions EVER!
Here because of Jon motsons passing. This is the game that made him He said. RIP.
Back in the day we had a beautiful game.
No Stockley Park.
Best one,two in football history .
Rip Ronnie.
I still get goosebumps when i see ronnie radfords goal best FA cup goal ever
The greatest goal i have ever seen, i was a 10 year old Everton fan when i first seen that goal, now i am 61 and i have seen some fantastic goals in my time but that is the best ever.... R.I.P Ronnie Radford a football LEGEND.
R.I.P. Ronnie Radford. Great memories.
Back when the groundskeeper drove a tractor
You should see the place today - still a bowling green in April. Better tractors!
As a Newcastle fan , After this , Every 3rd round day for years afterwards . The BBC and ITV showed this .... Footballl Focus ,Saint and Grievesy ... It went on as a reminder to top flight clubs, that the F.A. Cup back then was a great leveller... Kudos to Hereford United ...
and us winning in 73 must be terrible being a mag on fa cup day. dont think they had tv when you last won
Epic game after a 2-2 at St James pk, fast forward 4 yrs 24th Feb 76 and Newcastle are involved in another fantastic cup tie this time away to 2nd division Bolton, what a match 3-3..... 2 great goals from super mac and gowling... Allardyce, Gary Jones and Paul Jones with a late equaliser. Replay at Newcastle 0-0 2nd replay at Elland Rd Newcastle won 2-1... Approx 140,000 fans attended those 3 games.. Great memories. Ps Bolton fan
Sorry Bolton v Newcastle 14th Feb 76
I came here by reading about the history of FA Cup, that kind of beauty in football (people on the trees, invading the pitch in the middle of the game) isn't seen anymore
No beauty in that
@@vb8428 deep beauty, and no violence
Went to both matches home and away in the away match hereford scored after 40 seconds from kick off ended 2 2 brilliant match
Newcastle fans have been brilliant over the last 50 years and sent there condolences to Hereford and Ron Radfords family class fans from a class club from Hereford Fan
this is a thousand times better than today, the f a cup there to be won, giantkilling, pitch played on a bog, fans going crazy, fa cups just a bonus to the billionaires and millionaires of football today
Not really better but I see your point
@@Jam-iv6xz there’s more heart and soul
The pitches are much better today, the players are fitter and the standard of football is higher, but it is much less authentic and less enjoyable. In fact it is mostly fake, dishonest and soulless.
My friend supports Hereford. He was there on the day and will be there today to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
Radford's goal was the equalizer, not the winner!
I was in the meadow end can't believe it was 50 years ago great memories
What a goal indeed. Still sends a shiver down the back as much now as when I first saw it on telly as a nine year old.
Notice how McDonald says "F**k Off!" after he scores
"I'll score 10"
Absolute belter of a goal. 2 years before i was born but i saw it time and again growing up thinking no FA Cup goal will ever beat this, and it hasnt! RIP Ronnie
Tony Woodcock managed one at the other end in 1985.
RIP John Motson. So many wonderful memories
2 amazing FA Cup goals live long in my memory.....Radfords goal in the mud from this game....and Steve McKenzies wonder volley in the final vs Spurs
Flares, parkas, mud, no Lineker on MOTD. Wonderful.
I wonder why you dislike lineker 🙄
@@davidb5173 Where to start? 😂
@@benoosha4947 whats wrong with him, he's a great pundit
@@leopard708 He is a pontificating and tedious presenter. He is also a vacuous virtue signalling multi millionaire who is always making empty political gestures. If you want to see decent presenting, watch a few of the old MOTD or ITV Big Match.
You'd have need a flymo just to trim Super Macs sideburns.
Thanks Ronnie
Thanks Motty
RiP
Just how big were Malcolm McDonald's side burns?
John motson first game as a commentator and what a game it was this is the makes the fa cup special
Here after Motty passed away! RIP
That strike is outrageous
Newcastle dressed as Liverpool & playing like Tranmere
R.I.P Ronnie Radford.
Remember it well. I think I had one of those flick books of Radford's goal.
Great giant-killing moment!
The days when the FA Cup really meant something to everyone. Long before the rich clubs started treating it with utter disdain by fielding weaker sides and looking on it as a consolation trophy when they can't win anything else.
Thats amazing you dont see games like this anymore
I could not go as my parents were gits, heard it on the radio at school though.
The weather 🌫🌧 the condition of the pitch 💩, the heavy ⚽️ in those days and it was a 🚀 heading into the back of that onion bag. R.I.P "Rocket" Ronnie Radford
@@matthewmulholland1797 proper men back then none of this pansy crap
I was 13 at the time. Happy days.
I am 74, watching football for some time, BUT I had forgotten how awful the pitches were. Watching Spurs v Liverpool tonight and it was like a living room carpet.
RIP Ronnie Radford
0:10 those gestures, that hairstyle, I swore it was a Michael Palin/ Python parody. RIP John Motson
Radford paso a la historia del torneo más longevo del mundo con un verdadero golazo a lo premier league⚽️
Radford & George - two great Arsenal players, well maybe namesakes. And who else? Colin Addison ex-Gunner and Big Mal a soon-to-be Gunner. Ah! What memories.
Busby's cross and Supermac's header never get enough airplay
Perhaps someone could confirm this. I'm sure Hereford flew up to Newcastle for the first game. If so. Wow!
The FA Cup was magical back then.It was the one to win with only one game at Wembley for the final. Check out Allan Clarkes diving header to win the final that year.
Show the tackle as well it’s all part of that great goal
Look at the state if the "pitch". I'm old enough to remember it well :)
Just been announced, John Motson, the commentator has passed away.
RIP Motty 💔
Lovely, never fails to cheer me up 😂
RIP Ronnie. thanks for the memory
RIP RONNIE RADFORD
This was Mottys first match of the day commentary
When we were kings......Hereford Utd and Mott The Hoople!!!
R.I.P Motty
My family wat a goal
Spettacolo puro
Rest In Peace Motty
RIP john 🙏
R.I P Ronnie
Is the FA Cup anything like this today for atmosphere? Ok Messi and co let's see you do your tricks on that pitch.
RIP Motson
As a matter of interest Newcastle were 11th Division 1 that season.
RIP.
0:32 lmao
RIP Motty
Everything about this is beautiful - except the esso advertising boards.
RIP John Motson
Ronnie radford. The greatest goal ever scored. Ive seen nowt better and im 62 now lol👍
Rip John Motson
Hopefully, as a Newcastle United fan, this sort of thing won't happen again, now we have a bit of money to spend on decent players.
you have no soul. Football shouldnt be about having enough money to stop this happening
Hendon nearly had you a few years later
RIP
in the days when parka jackets were all the rage, (yep i had one).
0.10 interesting warm up.
Didnt Hereford take West Ham to a reply the following round too?
Yes - same week, they were running behind due to That Pitch!
Now Motty has gone...................gutting
"McDonalds a fairy"......you don't get chants like THAT anymore!!!
+NYJALB indeed. Surely this is among the top 5 greatest ever Cup moments. The cup is so reduced in status now that no way would you get a top tier team with its full team out so such occasions are a thing of the past.
+tigerarmyrule It annoys the beJesus out of me when sides like West Ham, Newcastle, Stoke etc etc put a weakened side out because they want to save the players for the P.L.........ask the fans if they want to take the Cup seriously or not!...And more importantly, if you are going to field a Micky Mouse side, don't ask the fans to pay to watch it.........I think perhaps it is a generation gap thing though tiger......not sure how old you are, but I'm 55 and I still love the FA Cup, but I think the younger generation are Champions League obsessed, which ironically, despite me celebrating like a mad man when we won it in 2012, I am totally unimpressed with..again, probably a generation gap thing but I still believe it should be contested by League Champions and the holders ONLY!!!
NYJALB I totally agree with you. I'm 50, slightly younger than you but essentially the same generation and I remember those absolutely huge 1970s cup seasons when it seemed every ground was packed in every round and winning the cup was a dream come true for everyone from chairman to youngest fan. I'm an Everton fans, 1984 cup was huge. we were back in the big time and Evertonians everywhere felt liberated from failure and the red shadow........If they ban replays then its time for true fans to simply turn their back and allow the great old competition die a death. By the way you are also right about the CL. It should be champions only and knock out but the money men would scream at lost TV revenue in Asia !!!
Im 52 and the cup was a massive thing in my day as well.Even when Wimbledon beat us 1975 when we were in the old first division and they were non league.At home as well.I remember the 74 semi with Newcastle.waiting a fortnight for it to come round.But kids now just want Europe(pleased to say we are there next season) or the top 4.Coming 4th got you nowhere when i was young,except perhaps the UEFA Cup.European football was also better as it was straight knockout from the start. Im hoping that if Burnley are in a decent position next January we make a huge effort in the cup.Sadly i wont hold my breath
And Newcastle had a player on loan from Luton how times have changed.
Macdonald is a Fairy, How 1970s
£300 LOL
When football was a game and not big business. When footballers (especially Leed Utd players) were real men who continued player after a hard tackle, not like the big girls blouses of modern day football rolling around on the ground.