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Season 1985/86

Season 1985/86

1985–1986

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Season 1985/86

1985–1986

In 1985 the television rights came up for renegotiation and BBC and ITV offered £16m for four years. This was in return for 19 live games plus weekend highlights. The Football League met on Valentine's Day and rejected it. Football was, however, in a weak negotiating position as the game was rife with hooliganism and the two sides became deadlocked. The result was a total black-out for the first part of the season which annoyed fans and concerned the sponsors. The Football League finally backed down and agreed a deal that gave them less money per game than before on a short term two and a half year contract. The remaining six months was worth £1.3m with a two year £6.2m extension confirmed in June. The supporters were delighted and Match of the Day resumed in January. It concentrated mainly on FA Cup highlights and the occasional live League match on a Sunday.

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10th August 1985: FA Charity Shield: Everton v Manchester United

E1. 10th August 1985: FA Charity Shield: Everton v Manchester United

Aug 10, 1985 · 80m

Highlights of this afternoon's Wembley occasion featuring the Canon League champions, Everton, and the FA Cup holders, Manchester United.

5th January 1986: Charlton Athletic v West Ham United

E2. 5th January 1986: Charlton Athletic v West Ham United

Jan 5, 1986 · 80m

Live coverage of Charlton Athletic v West Ham United.

12th January 1986: Watford v Liverpool

E3. 12th January 1986: Watford v Liverpool

Jan 12, 1986 · 80m

Watford's exciting, direct style of football made them runners-up to Liverpool on their arrival in the Canon League First Division in the 1982/3 season. With Liverpool's polish and Watford's constant effort, the fixtures between these two clubs have usually led to plenty of goals, with Liverpool so far having the edge. With the top of the table now sorting itself out, Liverpool need a good result at Vicarage Road today to maintain their thrust for the Championship.

18th January 1986

E4. 18th January 1986

Jan 18, 1986 · 80m

Action highlights from the Canon League First Division Championship featuring teams in the running for the title. Manchester United v Nottingham Forest Birmingham City v Everton

25th January 1986: FA Cup Fourth Round

E5. 25th January 1986: FA Cup Fourth Round

Jan 25, 1986 · 80m

Action highlights from three matches in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Sunderland v Manchester United Manchester City v Watford Notts County v Tottenham Hotspur

9th February 1986: Liverpool v Manchester United

E6. 9th February 1986: Liverpool v Manchester United

Feb 9, 1986 · 80m

Live coverage from Anfield of one of the most watchable fixtures in the League calendar. Teeming crowds are traditional for this one - more than a million spectators have seen the 21 First Division clashes between these giants over the last 11 seasons.

2nd March 1986: Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

E7. 2nd March 1986: Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

Mar 2, 1986 · 80m

The feathers could fly at today's live coverage from the Canon League Championship. The cockerel that looks down from his perch high above the White Hart Lane stand has seen all the glories of Tottenham football. Today he is challenged in his own roost by Liverpool's equally proud liver bird.

8th March 1986: FA Cup Sixth Round

E8. 8th March 1986: FA Cup Sixth Round

Mar 8, 1986 · 80m

Action highlights from this afternoon's games, plus the atmosphere and tension that surrounds the Cup. Bury v Watford Luton Town v Everton Brighton & Hove Albion v Southampton

22nd March 1986

E9. 22nd March 1986

Mar 22, 1986 · 80m

Can Everton retain the Canon League First Division Championship, or will Merseyside rivals Liverpool pip them at the post? Manchester United will also be hoping to make it their first Championship title since 1967, but could London's Chelsea surprise them all? Manchester United v Manchester City Southampton v Chelsea

31st March 1986

E10. 31st March 1986

Mar 31, 1986 · 80m

A bonus for your holiday. Action highlights from two Canon League matches affecting the First Division championship. Manchester United v Everton Liverpool v Manchester City

5th April 1986: FA Cup Semi-Final: Everton v Sheffield Wednesday

E11. 5th April 1986: FA Cup Semi-Final: Everton v Sheffield Wednesday

Apr 5, 1986 · 80m

Everton face Sheffield Wednesday at Villa Park while Southampton take on Liverpool at White Hart Lane.

19th April 1986

E12. 19th April 1986

Apr 19, 1986 · 80m

Action highlights from two Canon League First Division matches reflecting the battle for the championship title and the struggle to avoid relegation. Everton v Ipswich Town Watford v West Ham United

3rd May 1986

E13. 3rd May 1986

May 3, 1986 · 80m

After the closest race for years who will win the Canon League First Division Championship? Match of the Day cameras bring you action highlights from matches affecting championship honours and relegation. Plus the Goal of the Season competition. Everton v Southampton Chelsea v Liverpool

10th May 1986: FA Cup Final: Everton v Liverpool

E14. 10th May 1986: FA Cup Final: Everton v Liverpool

May 10, 1986 · 80m

From Wembley Stadium, highlights of the first all-Merseyside FA Cup Final, Everton versus Liverpool. Jimmy Hill presents the best action, analyses the key moments and talks to the players and manager of the victorious side.

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Release dateAug 10, 1985

End dateMay 10, 1986

Episodes14

LanguageEN