Short-lived sitcom about a Non-League club, written by David Earl & Joe Wilkinson, starring Craig Cash & Sue Johnston so it had that Early Doors / Royle Family vibe.
Actually, having gone back & watched a few episodes on YouTube recently, it was actually pretty bad, but at the time it was essential Sunday night viewing
There was a game show where Jim Davidson represented Charlton - what was that called - 1970’s I think ?
Are you sure it was Jim Davidson? There was Up for the Cup where we were represented by Jim Bowen. We finished second to Norwich City. I remember being disappointed when I later found out that Bowen supported Blackburn. The whole accent thing just didn't click.
Not a football based programme but I remember a part of a programme where guest goalkeepers would be in goal in the studio and a viewer would guide a light via a telephone conversation with the presenter to where they wanted a penalty to be aimed at. A machine would then fire the ball at the light. Vaguely remember Gary Bailey as one GK so would be late 70s early 80s.
A third for the Inside No 9; Referee's a Wanker episode. Brilliant twist at the end.
Scully was good, having looked it up, what a great cast too. Andre Schofield in an early role (can't believe he is in his sixties now!), Jean Boht, Tony Haygarth, Tom Georgeson, Cathy Tyson, Mark McGann, Elvis Costello and even Clive Russell in one episode.
Not a football based programme but I remember a part of a programme where guest goalkeepers would be in goal in the studio and a viewer would guide a light via a telephone conversation with the presenter to where they wanted a penalty to be aimed at. A machine would then fire the ball at the light. Vaguely remember Gary Bailey as one GK so would be late 70s early 80s.
Was it Bruce Forsythe's Big Night? That suddenly came out of nowhere!
Not a football based programme but I remember a part of a programme where guest goalkeepers would be in goal in the studio and a viewer would guide a light via a telephone conversation with the presenter to where they wanted a penalty to be aimed at. A machine would then fire the ball at the light. Vaguely remember Gary Bailey as one GK so would be late 70s early 80s.
Was it Bruce Forsythe's Big Night? That suddenly came out of nowhere!
I was thinking of a host like Bruce Forsyth so could be.
There was a programme in the early 1990s of a talented girl footballer, who is signed by QPR and helps them win the FA Cup. A bit far fetched, really - QPR winning the Cup...
it was a one-off rather than a series but in the early 80s Granada did a drama-doc called "City" which tracked "Big Mal's" tumultous time at Man City. One of the earliest examples of fly-on-the-wall docs, and utilising Steve Winwood's "Spanish Dancer" to close it out, which fitted perfectly.
it was a one-off rather than a series but in the early 80s Granada did a drama-doc called "City" which tracked "Big Mal's" tumultous time at Man City. One of the earliest examples of fly-on-the-wall docs, and utilising Steve Winwood's "Spanish Dancer" to close it out, which fitted perfectly.
that was a mad period for the club when Big Malc went out and spent big on some left field players, and played youngsters like Kevin Reeves, Nicky Reid, Steve Daley, Deyna, and two charlton favourites Tommy Caton (16yo!) and Steve Mackenzie.
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A bit Mike Bassetty.
Actually, having gone back & watched a few episodes on YouTube recently, it was actually pretty bad, but at the time it was essential Sunday night viewing
Just the intro makes me so nostalgic:
Mad that Channel 4 were showing Baggio, Ronaldo, Batistuta etc while Sky were showing Blackburn v Norwich etc.
Vaguely remember Gary Bailey as one GK so would be late 70s early 80s.
Scully was good, having looked it up, what a great cast too. Andre Schofield in an early role (can't believe he is in his sixties now!), Jean Boht, Tony Haygarth, Tom Georgeson, Cathy Tyson, Mark McGann, Elvis Costello and even Clive Russell in one episode.
Saturday afternoon is football (we get a mention).
Half time
The modern game
Off to ITV
Football - What's it for?
Hooliganism
Cricket.
Paul Whitehouse has also bought Jose Arrogatio, Julio Geordio and Wayne Gerrard to our screens - plus the multi lingual coach.
Navid's tackle still makes me wince