Well said 123topchef its a pleasure watching these games from the 60's and 70's, exactly what you comment,it was a 'working class' game, not like today's game,corrupted by money and greed.

RIP Mike Doyle, true blue leagend!

Its incredible that utd got the free kick. Its clear also that no-one knew how serious the situation was at that moment. But it puts Nani to shame.

This was real football, not fancy but hard core working class game. The fans were able to relate to the players because they came from the same background, and spoke English. EPL? I'll take The First Division, even the Second any day.

Great to watch!

You say that booking was a big deal at the time - and it was true; players could get away with a lot more before being booked at that point.

What the f**k is the commentator saying? "accidental collision", "what's that for". Late challenge?, Studs up?, Two feet?

Thats the first time ive seen a ref go down...its usually ashley young

Love it

Nobby Stiles - what a fanny. Tried to be smart by taking it off Best.

nasty from best should have been sent off

I was there in front of thew Best Pardoe incident - it was bloody obvious what was going to happen - Best with studs up, 10 minutes late and Pardoe with no chance, Best was cynical - ruined pardoe's career, then drank thru his own liver then someone else's, what a waste of a life......

i cant imagine british were playing in the mud as recently as 1970

I was at that game and it was obvious that Best was never going to get that ball, but it didn't stop him diving into the tackle. He should have been sent off, not just booked.

Best went for what is known as a "50/50" Challenge for the ball after losing control of the ball which he would not have done a couple of years before . Two players going for a loose ball . As it was a sliding tackle . Best was definitely going for the ball , Jeffries , the City player, who body checked Dennis law most definitely was not going for the ball!

@easyken one tackle,foul, hardly justifies that assessment

What a horrible bastard George Best was.

George would,nt hurt a fly