ASTON VILLA F.C. - European Glory

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS 1982  

Single CD MS CD.519 

Single Cassette in Double Case CLP.520

Rotterdam, May 26th 1982, will be remembered by every Aston Villa fan as the most dramatic and glorious day in the club's history. After 10 minutes, a neck injured forced off keeper Jimmy Rimmer. Reserve goalie Nigel Spink came on and gave the display of his life. Halfway though the second half winger Tony Morley beat two players and centred for England striker Peter Withe. His slide-rule shot went in off the post and Villa had conquered favourites Bayern Munich to become the best in all of Europe. Presented by John Platt and the excellent BBC WM sports team, with live match commentary and interviews.  59 minutes

BIRMINGHAM CITY F.C.

THE BLUES PLAY-OFF FINAL 2002  

 Single CD MS CD.429

Single Cassette in Double Case CLP.430

After 16 years in the wilderness, Birmingham won promotion to the Premiership in dramatic fashion. Their penalty shoot-out victory over Norwich City at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium will live forever for the 35,000 blues supporters who were there to bear witness. Here is the atmosphere, the commentary and the interviews of that historic day from the expert sports team at BBC WM. Paul Franks introduces the pre-match party, the game, the goals, the penalties & the after-match celebrations in the ground and from those at home.  58 minutes

BLACKBURN ROVERS F.C.
WE'RE BACK FOR JACK - BLACKBURN 2000/ 1

Single CD  MS CD.361  

Single Cassette in Double Case      CLP.362

Enjoy the dramatic story of Blackburn last-gasp last-match promotion to the Premiership under Graeme Souness. The campaign also saw the untimely demise of Jack Walker, the club's greatest fan and benefactor. In association with BBC Radio Lancashire and presented by lifelong fan Graham Liver.   51 minutes

Single CD  MS CD.365   

Single Cassette in Double Case       CLP.366

Finishing at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, where they demolished local rivals Preston 3-0, Sam Allerdyce's astute management and the never say die spirit on the field ensured that Bolton would be back in the big-time for 2001/2. An expert analysis of the season's action from BBC GMR put together by Jack Dearden.  36 minutes