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Pre-match postbag. “As a lover of sport in the 80s, my mind immediately rewinds to the joys of FA Cup final day on television in that decade,” begins our old pal Steve Pye. “The Cup final songs; visits to hotels; the coach journey to Wembley; Lineker v Lawrenson at snooker; the celebrity match before the main event. I’ve written a blog about it all if you would like to wallow in nostalgia.” Yes please! Clickity click, folks, though do make sure to come back, won’t you?
Meanwhile Brian Sharon writes: “Despite supporting Arsenal, I did absolutely enjoy the Op Art stylings of that video (3.45pm). Loved seeing the Chelsea Women represented so prominently – what a team they are. Still, here’s hoping it’s Leicester who are living the life of (Bridget) Riley at the end of this one.”
Cup-final suit-watch. I’ll make no comment, seeing I’m in a minority of one who thought Liverpool’s infamous white suits of 1996 were quite nice. Anyway, for the record, here’s how Leicester turned out …
