Sorry to hear the charismatic former manager Dave Smith has died.

A few years after leading Plymouth to promotion, Dave was managing neighbours Torquay when the Saint & Greavsie cameras visited in October 1989 for a thrilling game against Hartlepool.

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A round-up of the night’s football results 40 years ago today.

The biggest win of the night was recorded by Tottenham, who thrashed Southampton 6-0.

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Football commentary legend Hugh Johns was born 100 years ago today.

Hugh’s long ITV commentary career included him becoming synonymous with Midlands football. Here he is commentating on Derby against Manchester United in February 1980, a game United won 3-1.

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On this day in 1987 Brazilian forward Mirandinha made his home debut for Newcastle against Wimbledon.

But Wimbledon were to spoil Newcastle’s party by winning 2-1 - and they followed it up by knocking the Magpies out of the FA Cup and League Cup that season.

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On this day 40 years ago West Brom won 3-1 at home against Manchester United, who were managed by former Baggies boss Ron Atkinson.

Bryan Robson put United in front against his old club, but the second half belonged to West Brom.

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On this day in 1988 Tony Cottee followed up his debut hat-trick for Everton the previous week by scoring the winner away to Coventry.

But the Toffees would once more be indebted to Neville Southall for his heroics at the other end of the field.

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Happy 60th birthday to Tony Cascarino 🎉🎂

Here’s Tony scoring for Millwall against Norwich in January 1989, in a game shown live on ITV. A cracking match between two surprise contenders for the First Division title ended in a 3-2 win for the Canaries.

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Bob Wilson rounds up the latest football news in Match of the Day on this day in 1980, during a season when the show was broadcast on Sunday afternoons.

No transfer windows about to shut at the end of August back then, but still plenty of players potentially on the move…

On this day in 1980 Chelsea drew 1-1 at home to neighbours QPR in the Second Division.

Tommy Langley had opened the scoring for the visitors, shortly after moving between the two clubs.

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On this day in 1988 Oldham had a memorable bank holiday Monday when they made the short trip to Manchester City in the Second Division.

Roger Palmer scored a hat trick against his old club as the Latics recorded a 4-1 victory. City recovered to gain promotion.

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On this day 40 years ago it was the opening day of the new league season in England.

The day’s biggest stories included Kevin Keegan making his Newcastle debut and scoring the winner at home to QPR, who went on to win the Second Division title.

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On this day in 1988 it was the start of the season in England and the unmistakable figure of John McCririck was talking through the odds for the new campaign on Saint & Greavsie.

Arsenal were merely joint fourth favourites for the First Division title at 16-1…

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On this day in 1989 Everton enjoyed a 3-0 home win over Southampton.

Summer signings Norman Whiteside and Mike Newell put the Toffees 2-0 up at the break, before Stuart McCall wrapped up the victory.

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On this day in 1984 Manchester United and Watford drew 1-1 on the opening day of the season.

Gordon Strachan marked his United debut by scoring a penalty, before Nigel Callaghan equalised with virtually the last kick of the game.

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