What was the score of West Brom v Manchester United in 1978?
The scores were level at 3–3 at half-time, before West Brom scored twice in the second half to win the match 5–3. As winners, they received two league points in the 1978–79 Football League First Division.
When did Manchester United play West Bromwich Albion?
The first fixture between Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion in the 1978–79 Football League First Division season was played on 30 December 1978 at Old Trafford, Manchester. The scores were level at 3–3 at half-time, before West Brom scored twice in the second half to win the match 5–3.
When did David Mills join West Bromwich Albion?
Albion made two big money signings during the course of the season, bringing in David Mills from Middlesbrough in January 1979 for a club record £516,000. Mills however struggled to get into the team and when he left the club for Sheffield Wednesday in 1983 it was for half a million pounds less than Albion had paid for him.
When did West Bromwich Albion reach the quarter finals of the European Cup?
Albion reached the quarter finals, having defeated Galatasaray, Braga and Valencia before losing to Red Star Belgrade. Albion had reached the quarter finals of the 1968–69 European Cup Winners’ Cup but this season represented the first occasion on which they had successfully negotiated three rounds of a European competition in one season.
Who is the referee for West Brom V Man Utd?
A first home victory of the season moves Man Utd up to ninth on 13 points. West Brom stay 18th on three points. Referee: David Coote. Assistants: Lee Betts, Nick Hopton. Fourth official: Martin Atkinson. VAR: Peter Bankes.
Who are the three degrees of West Brom?
The West Brom team featured three Black British players – Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham and Brendon Batson; nicknamed “The Three Degrees” after the African-American vocal group, they blazed a trail for black footballers in England and were frequently the subject of racist abuse, including “audible boos” from Manchester United fans in this game.