Main content

FA Cup Giantkillers

How tiny Hereford United won one of the greatest FA cup ties of all time in 1972.

In 1972, tiny Hereford United won one of the greatest FA Cup matches of all time, knocking out First Division Newcastle.

The game featured two spectacular Hereford goals and three pitch invasions before ending in extra time.

Sporting Witness speaks to Hereford goal-scorer, Ricky George, and to a lifelong fan.

PHOTO: Hereford heroes Ronnie Radford and Ricky George (right). (Press Association)

Available now

9 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Jan 2012 03:50GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

More episodes

Previous

The "Cotswold Olimpicks" of 1612

Next

Gold for Burundi!

See all episodes from Sporting Witness

Broadcasts

  • Fri 6 Jan 2012 23:50GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Sat 7 Jan 2012 06:50GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Sun 8 Jan 2012 13:50GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Sun 8 Jan 2012 22:50GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Mon 9 Jan 2012 03:50GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online

Olympic history

Olympic history

The inside and personal story of the key moments from sporting history

Sporting Witness Films

Sporting Witness Films

Watch sporting heroes tell their stories of astonishing achievement

Podcast

  • Sporting Witness

    Personal stories of amazing moments from sporting history told by people who were there