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Jimmy Nicholl

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PWDLFA

HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 119 70 34 15 213 93 +120 58.82
A 123 33 36 54 152 200 -48 26.83
N 6 3 2 1 9 7 +2 50.00
TOTALS 248 106 72 70 374 300 +74 42.74

Name: James Michael "Jimmy" Nicholl
Birthdate: 28-12-1956
Age: 69
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Height: 5' 9" (1.75m)
Weight: 11st 1lb (70.31kg)
Years at Club: 1974-1982
Signing Info: Signed Trainee: 11/1971. Signed Professional: 03/1974
Previous Clubs:
Debut: 05/04/1975 v Southampton (A) (League Division Two)
Farewell: Transferred to Toronto Blizzard, 04/1982, £250,000
Passed Away:

Biography

Jimmy Nicholl is a former Northern Irish footballer known for his versatility as a full-back and his contributions to Manchester United during the 1970s. A solid and reliable defender, Nicholl was capable of playing on either flank, though he primarily featured as a right-back. He also had a distinguished international career, representing Northern Ireland in two FIFA World Cups. After retiring from playing, Nicholl went on to have a successful career in management and coaching.

Early Career and Rise at Manchester United
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to Northern Irish parents, Nicholl moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland, as a child. He began his youth career at Manchester United and progressed through the ranks of the club's academy. Nicholl made his first-team debut for United in 1974, and his ability to defend well and cover both full-back positions made him a valuable asset to the team.

Career at Manchester United (1974-1982)
Nicholl played for Manchester United during a transitional period under managers Tommy Docherty and later Dave Sexton. While not a headline-grabbing player, Nicholl's consistency and work rate earned him respect from teammates and fans alike.

Key Achievements at Manchester United:
1977 FA Cup Victory: Nicholl's most significant achievement at Manchester United came in the 1977 FA Cup, where United defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the final, preventing Liverpool from securing a historic treble. Although Nicholl did not start the final, he played a vital role in United's FA Cup campaign that season, showcasing his defensive reliability throughout the tournament.
Regular Defensive Contributions: Nicholl made 248 appearances for Manchester United, providing consistent defensive cover in a variety of roles. His versatility allowed him to play both right-back and left-back positions, and his commitment to the team was always evident.
Playing Style: Versatile, Reliable, and Composed
Nicholl was known for his defensive intelligence, versatility, and ability to read the game well. Though not the most physically imposing defender, Nicholl relied on his positioning, anticipation, and tactical awareness to neutralize opposition attacks. His ability to perform at both full-back positions made him an invaluable squad player during his time at Manchester United.

International Career with Northern Ireland
Nicholl earned 73 caps for the Northern Ireland national team between 1974 and 1986, becoming one of the country's most reliable defenders. He represented Northern Ireland in two FIFA World Cups, playing a key role in their historic campaigns.

Key Achievements with Northern Ireland:
1982 FIFA World Cup: Nicholl was a part of the Northern Ireland squad that famously reached the 1982 World Cup quarter-finals, a remarkable achievement for the small nation. Northern Ireland's 1-0 victory over Spain in the group stage, which saw them top the group, remains one of the most memorable moments in the country's football history.
1986 FIFA World Cup: Nicholl also represented Northern Ireland in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, making him one of the country's most experienced international players. Although Northern Ireland did not progress past the group stage, Nicholl's leadership and defensive contributions were key to their qualification.
Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Manchester United in 1982, Nicholl played for Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion, and Rangers, where he added Scottish domestic titles to his career honors. He also had a brief stint with Toronto Blizzard in the NASL, showcasing his skills abroad.

Managerial and Coaching Career
Following his playing career, Nicholl transitioned into management and coaching, where he enjoyed success at several clubs. He had multiple managerial roles, including at Raith Rovers, where he guided the team to Scottish League Cup success in 1994, famously defeating Celtic in the final. Nicholl also served as an assistant manager for the Northern Ireland national team and held coaching positions at several other clubs.

Legacy
Jimmy Nicholl is remembered as a versatile and reliable defender who served Manchester United during a crucial period in the 1970s. His consistency on the pitch, combined with his international success with Northern Ireland, has earned him a lasting legacy in football. Nicholl's contributions as a player and later as a coach and manager highlight his importance to the game, both at club and international levels.

Summary
Jimmy Nicholl was a versatile and dependable full-back who played for Manchester United from 1974 to 1982, helping the club win the 1977 FA Cup. Known for his consistency and defensive intelligence, Nicholl was also a key player for Northern Ireland, representing his country in the 1982 and 1986 World Cups. After retiring, Nicholl enjoyed success as a manager and coach, cementing his place as one of Northern Ireland's most respected football figures.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 1974-1975 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. 1975-1976 0 20 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
3. 1976-1977 0 39 1 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 55
4. 1977-1978 2 37 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 47
5. 1978-1979 0 21 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
6. 1979-1980 0 42 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47
7. 1980-1981 1 36 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 43
8. 1981-1982 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TOTALS 3 197 1 14 1 26 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 6 248

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Ipswich Town 1 1
2. Aston Villa 1 1
3. Porto 1 1
4. Newcastle United 1 1
5. Brighton 1 1
6. Manchester City 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Tottenham Hotspur 15 0
2. Liverpool 13 0
3. Aston Villa 11 1
4. Leeds United 11 0
5. Arsenal 11 0
6. Coventry City 11 0
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers 10 0
8. Manchester City 10 1
9. Middlesbrough 10 0
10. Ipswich Town 9 1
11. Norwich City 9 0
12. West Bromwich Albion 9 0
13. Everton 9 0
14. Birmingham City 8 0
15. Derby County 8 0
16. Leicester City 8 0
17. Nottingham Forest 8 0
18. Southampton 7 0
19. Stoke City 7 0
20. Bristol City 7 0
21. Queens Park Rangers 6 0
22. Newcastle United 6 1
23. Sunderland 6 0
24. Brighton 6 1
25. Chelsea 4 0
26. Bolton Wanderers 4 0
27. West Ham United 3 0
28. Crystal Palace 3 0
29. Ajax Amsterdam 2 0
30. Juventus 2 0
31. Saint Etienne 2 0
32. Porto 2 1
33. Carlisle United 2 0
34. Widzew Lodz 2 0
35. Sheffield United 1 0
36. Brentford 1 0
37. Oxford United 1 0
38. Tranmere Rovers 1 0
39. Walsall 1 0
40. Fulham 1 0
41. Colchester United 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Burkinshaw, Keith 14
2. Paisley, Bob 13
3. Saunders, Ron 11
4. Lee, Gordon 11
5. Milne, Gordon 11
6. Neill, Terry 10
7. Robson, Bobby 9
8. Bond, John 9
9. Clough, Brian 8
10. McMenemy, Lawrie 7
11. Dicks, Alan 7
12. Neal, John 7
13. Book, Tony 6
14. Armfield, Jimmy 6
15. Atkinson, Ron 6
16. Mullery, Alan 6
17. Adamson, Jimmy 5
18. Barnwell, John 5
19. Sexton, Dave 4
20. Bloomfield, Jimmy 4
21. Durban, Alan 4
22. McGarry, Bill 3
23. Lyall, John 3
24. Bell, Willie 3
25. Stokoe, Bob 3
26. Chung, Sammy 3
27. Smith, Jim 3
28. Allison, Malcolm 3
29. Mackay, Dave 2
30. Mee, Bertie 2
31. Charlton, Jack 2
32. Ivic, Tomislav 2
33. Giles, Johnny 2
34. Trapattoni, Giovanni 2
35. Murphy, Colin 2
36. Dinnis, Richard 2
37. Eastham, George 2
38. Herbin, Robert 2
39. Shellito, Ken 2
40. Pedroto, Jose 2
41. McLintock, Frank 2
42. Moncur, Bobby 2
43. Docherty, Tommy 2
44. Greaves, Ian 2
45. Blanchflower, Danny 2
46. Addison, Colin 2
47. Venables, Terry 2
48. Anderson, Stan 2
49. Knighton, Ken 2
50. Wallace, Jock 2
51. Machcinski, Jacek 2
52. Goodwin, Freddy 1
53. Furphy, Ken 1
54. Docherty, John 1
55. Brown, Mick 1
56. Waddington, Tony 1
57. King, John 1
58. Bingham, Billy 1
59. Fraser, Doug 1
60. Middlesbrough Committee 1
61. Allen, Ronnie 1
62. Sibley, Frank 1
63. Ramsey, Alf 1
64. Campbell, Bobby 1
65. Lea, Cyril 1
66. Burtenshaw, Steve 1
67. Walley, Ernie 1
68. Brown, Ken 1
69. Clarke, Alan 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Sexton, Dave 166
2. Docherty, Tommy 81
3. Atkinson, Ron 1
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 118
2. White Hart Lane 8
3. Maine Road 7
4. Ayresome Park 6
5. Molineux 6
6. Anfield 5
7. City Ground, Nottingham 5
8. Elland Road 5
9. Goodison Park 5
10. Highfield Road 5
11. St Andrews 5
12. The Hawthorns 5
13. Villa Park 5
14. Ashton Gate 4
15. Baseball Ground 4
16. Carrow Road 4
17. Filbert Street 4
18. Highbury 4
19. Portman Road 4
20. The Dell 4
21. Boleyn Ground 3
22. Goldstone Ground 3
23. Loftus Road 3
24. Roker Park 3
25. Victoria Ground 3
26. Wembley 3
27. Burnden Park 2
28. Selhurst Park 2
29. St James Park, Newcastle 2
30. Brunton Park 1
31. Craven Cottage 1
32. Estadio das Antas 1
33. Geoffrey Guichard 1
34. Hillsborough 1
35. Home Park 1
36. Layer Road 1
37. Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam 1
38. Stadio Comunale 1
39. Stadio TKS 1
40. Stamford Bridge 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 196
2. FA Cup 26
3. League Cup 14
4. Europa League 6
5. Cup Winners Cup 4
6. Charity Shield 1
7. League Division Two 1
No Opponent Count
1. Tottenham Hotspur 15
2. Liverpool 13
3. Aston Villa 11
4. Leeds United 11
5. Arsenal 11
6. Coventry City 11
7. Wolverhampton Wanderers 10
8. Manchester City 10
9. Middlesbrough 10
10. Ipswich Town 9
11. Norwich City 9
12. West Bromwich Albion 9
13. Everton 9
14. Birmingham City 8
15. Derby County 8
16. Leicester City 8
17. Nottingham Forest 8
18. Southampton 7
19. Stoke City 7
20. Bristol City 7
21. Queens Park Rangers 6
22. Newcastle United 6
23. Sunderland 6
24. Brighton 6
25. Chelsea 4
26. Bolton Wanderers 4
27. West Ham United 3
28. Crystal Palace 3
29. Ajax Amsterdam 2
30. Juventus 2
31. Saint Etienne 2
32. Porto 2
33. Carlisle United 2
34. Widzew Lodz 2
35. Sheffield United 1
36. Brentford 1
37. Oxford United 1
38. Tranmere Rovers 1
39. Walsall 1
40. Fulham 1
41. Colchester United 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 238
2. Holland 2
3. Italy 2
4. France 2
5. Portugal 2
6. Poland 2
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
1. 27-09-1975 Manchester City League Division One 1
2. 26-09-1979 Norwich City League Cup 1
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 21-05-1977 Liverpool W 2-1 FA Cup
2. 13-08-1977 Liverpool D 0-0 Charity Shield
3. 12-05-1979 Arsenal L 2-3 FA Cup
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 05-04-1975 Div 2 Southampton W 1-0 A 0 Lou Macari 76'
2. 16-08-1975 Div 1 Wolves W 2-0 A 0 Lou Macari 73', 79'
3. 19-08-1975 Div 1 Birmingham City W 2-0 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 47', 82'
4. 23-08-1975 Div 1 Sheffield United W 5-1 H 0 Stuart Pearson 11', 40', Len Badger 38' (o.g.), Gerry Daly 64', Sammy McIlroy 84' Chris Guthrie 56'
5. 06-09-1975 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 3-2 H 0 John Pratt 26' (o.g.), Gerry Daly 45', 47' (pen) Chris Jones 2', Martin Chivers 66'
6. 10-09-1975 LC Brentford W 2-1 H 0 Lou Macari 53', Sammy McIlroy 74' Keith Lawrence 49'
7. 13-09-1975 Div 1 QPR L 0-1 A 0 David Webb 3'
8. 20-09-1975 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 1-0 H 0 Stewart Houston 28'
9. 24-09-1975 Div 1 Derby County L 1-2 A 0 Gerry Daly 82' Charlie George 31', 85'
10. 27-09-1975 Div 1 Manchester City D 2-2 A 0 David McCreery 29', Lou Macari 31' Jimmy Nicholl 21' (o.g.), Joe Royle 31'
11. 04-10-1975 Div 1 Leicester City D 0-0 H 0
12. 08-10-1975 LC Aston Villa W 2-1 A 0 Lou Macari 63', Steve Coppell 73' Andy Gray 86'
13. 11-10-1975 Div 1 Leeds United W 2-1 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 30', 55' Alan Clarke 85'
14. 18-10-1975 Div 1 Arsenal W 3-1 H 0 Steve Coppell 35', 68', Stuart Pearson 48' Eddie Kelly 39'
15. 25-10-1975 Div 1 West Ham United L 1-2 A 0 Lou Macari 55' Alan Taylor 6', Bobby Gould 69'
16. 01-11-1975 Div 1 Norwich City W 1-0 H 0 Stuart Pearson 79'
17. 08-11-1975 Div 1 Liverpool L 1-3 A 0 Steve Coppell 52' Steve Heighway 12', John Toshack 46', Kevin Keegan 78'
18. 12-11-1975 LC Manchester City L 0-4 A 0 Dennis Tueart 1', 28', Joe Royle 14', Asa Hartford 78'
19. 15-11-1975 Div 1 Aston Villa W 2-0 H 0 Steve Coppell 15', Sammy McIlroy 55'
20. 22-11-1975 Div 1 Arsenal L 1-3 A 0 Stuart Pearson 58' Alan Ball 1', Brian Greenhoff 25' (o.g.), George Armstrong 90'
21. 29-11-1975 Div 1 Newcastle United W 1-0 H 0 Gerry Daly 68'
22. 06-12-1975 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 0-0 A 0
23. 03-01-1976 FAC Oxford United W 2-1 H 0 Gerry Daly 46' (pen), 54' (pen) Derek Clarke 43'
24. 09-03-1976 FAC Wolves W 3-2 A 0 Stuart Pearson 35', Brian Greenhoff 74', Sammy McIlroy 96' Steve Kingdon 19', John Richards 20'
25. 21-04-1976 Div 1 Stoke City L 0-1 H 0 Alan Bloor 87'
26. 24-04-1976 Div 1 Leicester City L 1-2 A 0 Peter Coyne 57' Robert Lee 26', Chris Garland 47'
27. 21-08-1976 Div 1 Birmingham City D 2-2 H 0 Steve Coppell 19', Stuart Pearson 29' Archie Styles 15', Ken Burns 44'
28. 24-08-1976 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-0 A 0 Lou Macari 20', Gordon Hill 62'
29. 28-08-1976 Div 1 Derby County D 0-0 A 0
30. 01-09-1976 LC Tranmere Rovers W 5-0 H 0 Gerry Daly 52' 83', Lou Macari 53', Stuart Pearson 61', Gordon Hill 78'
31. 04-09-1976 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur L 2-3 H 0 Steve Coppell 16', Stuart Pearson 22' Ralph Coates 55', Ian Moores 60', John Pratt 78'
32. 11-09-1976 Div 1 Newcastle United D 2-2 A 0 Stuart Pearson 17', Brian Greenhoff 32' Paul Cannell 13', Micky Burns 52'
33. 15-09-1976 EL Ajax Amsterdam L 0-1 A 0 Ruud Krol 42'
34. 18-09-1976 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 2-0 H 0 Tony McAndrew 20' (o.g.), Stuart Pearson 78'
35. 22-09-1976 LC Sunderland D 2-2 H 0 Stuart Pearson 16', Jeff Clarke 87' (o.g.) Ray Train 6', Tony Towers 80'
36. 25-09-1976 Div 1 Manchester City W 3-1 A 0 Steve Coppell 15', David McCreery 26', Gerry Daly 69' Dennis Tueart 7'
37. 29-09-1976 EL Ajax Amsterdam W 2-0 H 0 Lou Macari 42', Sammy McIlroy 65'
38. 02-10-1976 Div 1 Leeds United W 2-0 A 0 Gerry Daly 6', Steve Coppell 9'
39. 04-10-1976 LC Sunderland D 2-2 A 0 Brian Greenhoff 46', Gerry Daly 89' (pen) Tony Towers 7' (pen), Ray Train 87'
40. 06-10-1976 LC Sunderland W 1-0 H 0 Brian Greenhoff 75'
41. 16-10-1976 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 0-4 A 0 *Johnny Giles 6', Tony Brown 35', Len Cantello 50', Ray Treacy 78'
42. 20-10-1976 EL Juventus W 1-0 H 0 Gordon Hill 32'
43. 23-10-1976 Div 1 Norwich City D 2-2 H 0 Gerry Daly 38' (pen), Gordon Hill 42' John Ryan 71', Phil Boyer 85'
44. 27-10-1976 LC Newcastle United W 7-2 H 1 Stewart Houston 7', Gordon Hill 13', 52', 67', Stuart Pearson 34', Steve Coppell 56', Jimmy Nicholl 47' Irving Nattrass 17', Micky Burns 47'
45. 30-10-1976 Div 1 Ipswich Town L 0-1 H 0 Clive Woods 2'
46. 03-11-1976 EL Juventus L 0-3 A 0 Roberto Boninsegna 29' 63', Romeo Benetti 85'
47. 06-11-1976 Div 1 Aston Villa L 2-3 A 0 Stuart Pearson 24', Gordon Hill 49' Dennis Mortimer 39', Andy Gray 46', 54'
48. 20-11-1976 Div 1 Leicester City D 1-1 A 0 Gerry Daly 84' (pen) Chris Garland 8'
49. 27-12-1976 Div 1 Everton W 4-0 H 0 Stuart Pearson 47', Jimmy Greenhoff 61', Gordon Hill 71', Lou Macari 85'
50. 01-01-1977 Div 1 Aston Villa W 2-0 H 0 Stuart Pearson 16', 23'
51. 03-01-1977 Div 1 Ipswich Town L 1-2 A 0 Stuart Pearson 1' Brian Greenhoff 79' (o.g.), Clive Woods 83'
52. 08-01-1977 FAC Walsall W 1-0 H 0 Gordon Hill 43'
53. 15-01-1977 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-0 H 0 Lou Macari 8', 19'
54. 19-01-1977 Div 1 Bristol City W 2-1 H 0 Stuart Pearson 47, Brian Greenhoff 79' Keith Fear 5'
55. 22-01-1977 Div 1 Birmingham City W 3-2 A 0 Stewart Houston 22', Jimmy Greenhoff 24', Stuart Pearson 52' Trevor Francis 21', Gary Emmanuel 80'
56. 29-01-1977 FAC QPR W 1-0 H 0 Lou Macari 16'
57. 05-02-1977 Div 1 Derby County W 3-1 H 0 Lou Macari 8', Stewart Houston 53', Steve Powell 60' (o.g.) Tony Macken 80'
58. 12-02-1977 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 A 0 Lou Macari 4', Sammy McIlroy 32', Gordon Hill 60' Chris Jones 35'
59. 16-02-1977 Div 1 Liverpool D 0-0 H 0
60. 19-02-1977 Div 1 Newcastle United W 3-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 10', 35', 71' Geoff Nulty 32'
61. 26-02-1977 FAC Southampton D 2-2 A 0 Lou Macari 12', Gordon Hill 40' David Peach 28' (pen), Nick Holmes 43'
62. 05-03-1977 Div 1 Manchester City W 3-1 H 0 Stuart Pearson 24', Gordon Hill 31', Steve Coppell 54' Joe Royle 61'
63. 08-03-1977 FAC Southampton W 2-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 5', 69' David Peach 41' (pen)
64. 12-03-1977 Div 1 Leeds United W 1-0 H 0 Trevor Cherry 12' (o.g.)
65. 19-03-1977 FAC Aston Villa W 2-1 H 0 Stewart Houston 26', Lou Macari 76' Brian Little 2'
66. 23-03-1977 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion D 2-2 H 0 Gordon Hill 43' (pen), Steve Coppell 90' David Cross 18', *Bryan Robson 35'
67. 02-04-1977 Div 1 Norwich City L 1-2 A 0 Tony Powell 57' (o.g.) Colin Suggett 7', Kevin Reeves 33'
68. 05-04-1977 Div 1 Everton W 2-1 A 0 Gordon Hill 1', 20' Martin Dobson 73'
69. 09-04-1977 Div 1 Stoke City W 3-0 H 0 Stewart Houston 51', Lou Macari 60', Stuart Pearson 81'
70. 11-04-1977 Div 1 Sunderland L 1-2 A 0 Gordon Hill 15' (pen) Kevin Arnott 3', Tony Towers 19' (pen)
71. 16-04-1977 Div 1 Leicester City D 1-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 75' Steve Earle 46'
72. 19-04-1977 Div 1 QPR L 0-4 A 0 *Don Givens 1', Eddie Kelly 22', Peter Eastoe 46', 60'
73. 23-04-1977 FAC Leeds United W 2-1 N 0 Steve Coppell 6', Jimmy Greenhoff 14' Allan Clarke 71' (pen)
74. 26-04-1977 Div 1 Middlesbrough L 0-3 A 0 Dave Armstrong 20', 33', David Mills 64'
75. 30-04-1977 Div 1 QPR W 1-0 H 0 Lou Macari 82'
76. 03-05-1977 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-1 A 0 Kevin Keegan 15'
77. 07-05-1977 Div 1 Bristol City D 1-1 A 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 50' (pen) Chris Garland 5'
78. 11-05-1977 Div 1 Stoke City D 3-3 A 0 Gordon Hill 21', 60', David McCreery 22' *Garth Crooks 41' 49', Alan Bloor 66'
79. 14-05-1977 Div 1 Arsenal W 3-2 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 11', Lou Macari 36', Gordon Hill 53' Liam Brady 51', *Frank Stapleton 79'
80. 16-05-1977 Div 1 West Ham United L 2-4 A 0 Gordon Hill 1', Stuart Pearson 65' Frank Lampard Snr 30', Geoff Pike 52', Bryan "Pop" Robson 60', 75'
81. 21-05-1977 FAC Liverpool W 2-1 N 0 Stuart Pearson 50', Jimmy Greenhoff 55' Jimmy Case 52'
82. 13-08-1977 CS Liverpool D 0-0 N 0
83. 20-08-1977 Div 1 Birmingham City W 4-1 A 0 Lou Macari 5' 22', 83', Gordon Hill 75' Terry Hibbit 53'
84. 24-08-1977 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-1 H 0 Gordon Hill 8' (pen), David McCreery 74' Ian Wallace 27'
85. 27-08-1977 Div 1 Ipswich Town D 0-0 H 0
86. 30-08-1977 LC Arsenal L 2-3 A 0 David McCreery 45', Stuart Pearson 86' Malcolm MacDonald 40',74', Liam Brady 46'
87. 03-09-1977 Div 1 Derby County W 1-0 A 0 Lou Macari 30'
88. 10-09-1977 Div 1 Manchester City L 1-3 A 1 Jimmy Nicholl 87' *Brian Kidd 14', 48', Mick Channon 78'
89. 14-09-1977 CWC Saint Etienne D 1-1 A 0 Gordon Hill 78' Christian Synaeghel 80'
90. 17-09-1977 Div 1 Chelsea L 0-1 H 0 Bill Garner 2'
91. 24-09-1977 Div 1 Leeds United D 1-1 A 0 Gordon Hill 68' Ray Hankin 73'
92. 01-10-1977 Div 1 Liverpool W 2-0 H 0 Lou Macari 62', Sammy McIlroy 70'
93. 05-10-1977 CWC Saint Etienne W 2-0 H 0 Stuart Pearson 32', Steve Coppell 65'
94. 08-10-1977 Div 1 Middlesbrough L 1-2 A 0 Steve Coppell 35' David Mills 39', Billy Ashcroft 56'
95. 15-10-1977 Div 1 Newcastle United W 3-2 H 0 Steve Coppell 7', Jimmy Greenhoff 22', Lou Macari 56' Micky Burns 72', Dennis Martin 87'
96. 19-10-1977 CWC Porto L 0-4 A 0 Duda 8', 24', 54', Oliveira 60'
97. 22-10-1977 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 0-4 A 0 John Wile 28', David Cross 34', 44' *Laurie Cunningham 44'
98. 29-10-1977 Div 1 Aston Villa L 1-2 A 1 Jimmy Nicholl 83' Andy Gray 30', Alex Cropley 41'
99. 02-11-1977 CWC Porto W 5-2 H 1 Steve Coppell 8', 65', Murca 39' (o.g.), 90' (o.g.), Jimmy Nicholl 44' Seninho 29', 85'
100. 05-11-1977 Div 1 Arsenal L 1-2 H 0 Gordon Hill 66' Malcolm MacDonald 71', *Frank Stapleton 85'
101. 12-11-1977 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 1-2 A 0 Stuart Pearson 5' Kenny Burns 49', Archie Gemmill 72'
102. 19-11-1977 Div 1 Norwich City W 1-0 H 0 Stuart Pearson 73'
103. 26-11-1977 Div 1 QPR D 2-2 A 0 Gordon Hill 43', 87' David Needham 17', *Don Givens 55'
104. 03-12-1977 Div 1 Wolves W 3-1 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 12', Jimmy Greenhoff 37', Stuart Pearson 83' John Richards 50'
105. 10-12-1977 Div 1 West Ham United L 1-2 A 0 Chris McGrath 10' Derek Hales 7', Trevor Brooking 81'
106. 17-12-1977 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 0-4 H 0 Brian Greenhoff 22' (o.g.), Tony Woodcock 25', 88', John Robertson 52'
107. 26-12-1977 Div 1 Everton W 6-2 A 0 Lou Macari 27', 53', Gordon Hill 41', Steve Coppell 58', Jimmy Greenhoff 68', Sammy McIlroy 75' Martin Dobson 70', Bob Latchford 75'
108. 27-12-1977 Div 1 Leicester City W 3-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 40', Steve Coppell 44', Gordon Hill 65' Mark Goodwin 85'
109. 31-12-1977 Div 1 Coventry City L 0-3 A 0 Mick Ferguson 8', Ian Wallace 34', Terry Yorath 83'
110. 02-01-1978 Div 1 Birmingham City L 1-2 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 51' Kevin Dillon 12', Trevor Francis 53'
111. 07-01-1978 FAC Carlisle United D 1-1 A 0 Lou Macari 2' Ian McDonald 8'
112. 11-01-1978 FAC Carlisle United W 4-2 H 0 Lou Macari 5', 75', Stuart Pearson 44', 70' Mick Tait 67', Billy Rafferty 90'
113. 14-01-1978 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 2-1 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 11', Stuart Pearson 29' Paul Mariner 38'
114. 21-01-1978 Div 1 Derby County W 4-0 H 0 Gordon Hill 6', 28' (pen), Stuart Pearson 70', Martin Buchan 88'
115. 28-01-1978 FAC West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 H 0 Steve Coppell 89' Willie Johnston 77'
116. 01-02-1978 FAC West Bromwich Albion L 2-3 A 0 Stuart Pearson 20', Gordon Hill 88' Tony Brown 13', Cyrille Regis 49', 94'
117. 08-02-1978 Div 1 Bristol City D 1-1 H 0 Gordon Hill 27' (pen) Peter Cormack 43'
118. 11-02-1978 Div 1 Chelsea D 2-2 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 52', Gordon Hill 90' (pen) Clive Walker 19', *Ray Wilkins 54'
119. 25-02-1978 Div 1 Liverpool L 1-3 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 61' Greame Souness 39', Ray Kennedy 49', Jimmy Case 84'
120. 01-03-1978 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-1 H 0 Allan Clarke 77'
121. 04-03-1978 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 0-0 H 0
122. 11-03-1978 Div 1 Newcastle United D 2-2 A 0 Joe Jordan 27', Gordon Hill 39' Mark McGee 32', Micky Burns 85' (pen)
123. 15-03-1978 Div 1 Manchester City D 2-2 H 0 Gordon Hill 7' (pen), 57' (pen) *Peter Barnes 77', *Brian Kidd 79'
124. 18-03-1978 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 H 0 Gordon McQueen 30' Alistair Robertson 90'
125. 25-03-1978 Div 1 Leicester City W 3-2 A 0 Stuart Pearson 12', Gordon Hill 48', Jimmy Greenhoff 83' Dean Smith 40', Geoff Salmons 73'
126. 27-03-1978 Div 1 Everton L 1-2 H 0 Gordon Hill 85' (pen) Bob Latchford 33', 61'
127. 25-04-1978 Div 1 Bristol City W 1-0 A 0 Stuart Pearson 50'
128. 29-04-1978 Div 1 Wolves L 1-2 A 0 Brian Greenhoff 37' Martin Patching 47', Melvyn Eves 76'
129. 02-09-1978 Div 1 Everton D 1-1 H 0 Martin Buchan 90' Andy King 6'
130. 28-10-1978 Div 1 Wolves W 4-2 A 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 21', 28', Brian Greenhoff 45', Joe Jordan 52' Ken Hibbitt 31', Steve Daley 66'
131. 04-11-1978 Div 1 Southampton D 1-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 30' Nick Holmes 50'
132. 11-11-1978 Div 1 Birmingham City L 1-5 A 0 Joe Jordan 13' Kevin Dillon 23', Alan Buckley 32' 36', Don Givens 51', Jimmy Calderwood 90'
133. 22-12-1978 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers L 0-3 A 0 Frank Worthington 12', 21', *Alan Gowling 49'
134. 15-01-1979 FAC Chelsea W 3-0 H 0 Steve Coppell 27', Ashley Grimes 61', Jimmy Greenhoff 70'
135. 31-01-1979 FAC Fulham D 1-1 A 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 40' John Margerrison 62'
136. 03-02-1979 Div 1 Arsenal L 0-2 H 0 Alan Sunderland 64', 66'
137. 20-02-1979 FAC Colchester United W 1-0 A 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 86'
138. 24-02-1979 Div 1 Aston Villa D 1-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 75' (pen) Ken Swain 60'
139. 28-02-1979 Div 1 QPR W 2-0 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 2', Steve Coppell 47'
140. 03-03-1979 Div 1 Bristol City W 2-1 A 0 Andy Ritchie 47', Gordon McQueen 76' Gerry Gow 19'
141. 10-03-1979 FAC Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Mickey Thomas 63' Osvaldo Ardiles 27'
142. 14-03-1979 FAC Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 10', Joe Jordan 60'
143. 20-03-1979 Div 1 Coventry City L 3-4 A 0 Steve Coppell 36', 89', Sammy McIlroy 64' Barry Powell 2', Garry Thompson 8', Tommy Hutchinson 42', Bobby McDonald 47'
144. 24-03-1979 Div 1 Leeds United W 4-1 H 0 Andy Ritchie 8', 18', 79', Mickey Thomas 20' Ray Hankin 67'
145. 27-03-1979 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 2-2 A 0 Gordon McQueen 48', Steve Coppell 51' Dave Armstrong 24' (pen), Mark Proctor 43'
146. 31-03-1979 FAC Liverpool D 2-2 N 0 Joe Jordan 19', Brian Greenhoff 56' Kenny Dalglish 17', Alan Hansen 82'
147. 04-04-1979 FAC Liverpool W 1-0 N 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 78'
148. 11-04-1979 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers L 1-2 H 0 Martin Buchan 25' Frank Worthington 53', 90'
149. 14-04-1979 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-2 A 0 Kenny Dalglish 36', Phil Neal 46'
150. 16-04-1979 Div 1 Coventry City D 0-0 H 0
151. 18-04-1979 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 1-1 A 0 Joe Jordan 47' Trevor Francis 86'
152. 21-04-1979 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 14' Chris Jones 71'
153. 25-04-1979 Div 1 Norwich City W 1-0 H 0 Lou Macari 88'
154. 28-04-1979 Div 1 Derby County D 0-0 H 0
155. 07-05-1979 Div 1 Wolves W 3-2 H 0 Andy Ritchie 14', Steve Coppell 41', 86' Gary Bailey 6' (o.g.), John Richards 76'
156. 12-05-1979 FAC Arsenal L 2-3 N 0 Gordon McQueen 86', Sammy McIlroy 88' Brian Talbot 12', *Frank Stapleton 43', Alan Sunderland 89'
157. 16-05-1979 Div 1 Chelsea D 1-1 H 0 Steve Coppell 7' Gary Johnson 21'
158. 18-08-1979 Div 1 Southampton D 1-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 40' David Peach 30' (pen)
159. 22-08-1979 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 2-0 H 0 Gordon McQueen 4', Steve Coppell 52'
160. 25-08-1979 Div 1 Arsenal D 0-0 A 0
161. 29-08-1979 LC Tottenham Hotspur L 1-2 A 0 Mickey Thomas 56' John Pratt 10', Glenn Hoddle 37'
162. 01-09-1979 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 2-1 H 0 Lou Macari 15', 50' Craig Johnston 73'
163. 05-09-1979 LC Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 H 0 Mickey Thomas 28', Steve Coppell 52', Paul Miller 58' (o.g.) Gerry Armstrong 50'
164. 08-09-1979 Div 1 Aston Villa W 3-0 A 0 Steve Coppell 18', Mickey Thomas 70' (pen), Ashley Grimes 86'
165. 15-09-1979 Div 1 Derby County W 1-0 H 0 Ashley Grimes 20'
166. 22-09-1979 Div 1 Wolves L 1-3 A 0 Lou Macari 8' Kenny Hibbitt 34', Andy Gray 73', John Richards 80'
167. 26-09-1979 LC Norwich City L 1-4 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 22' Jimmy Nichol 23' (o.g.), Phil Hoadley 26', Martin Buchan 56' (o.g.), Justin Fashanu 76'
168. 29-09-1979 Div 1 Stoke City W 4-0 H 0 Ray Wilkins 35', Gordon McQueen 57', 85', Sammy McIlroy 79'
169. 06-10-1979 Div 1 Brighton W 2-0 H 0 Steve Coppell 26', Lou Macari 58'
170. 10-10-1979 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 0-2 A 0 *Bryan Robson 61', John Deehan 75'
171. 13-10-1979 Div 1 Bristol City D 1-1 A 0 Lou Macari 20' David Rogers 38'
172. 20-10-1979 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 1-0 H 0 Ashley Grimes 68'
173. 27-10-1979 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 A 0
174. 03-11-1979 Div 1 Southampton W 1-0 H 0 Lou Macari 8'
175. 10-11-1979 Div 1 Manchester City L 0-2 A 0 Tony Henry 54', Michael Robinson 73'
176. 17-11-1979 Div 1 Crystal Palace D 1-1 H 0 Joe Jordan 90'+2 David Swindlehurst 77'
177. 24-11-1979 Div 1 Norwich City W 5-0 H 0 Lou Macari 17', Kevin Moran 20', Steve Coppell 43', Joe Jordan 54', 77'
178. 01-12-1979 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 A 0 Lou Macari 60', Steve Coppell 87' Glenn Hoddle 31'
179. 08-12-1979 Div 1 Leeds United D 1-1 H 0 Mickey Thomas 54' Terry Connor 22'
180. 15-12-1979 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 58', Lou Macari 70' Mick Ferguson 82'
181. 22-12-1979 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 3-0 H 0 Joe Jordan 2', 16', Gordon McQueen 23'
182. 26-12-1979 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-2 A 0 Alan Hansen 15', David Johnson 85'
183. 29-12-1979 Div 1 Arsenal W 3-0 H 0 Gordon McQueen 7', Joe Jordan 39', Sammy McIlroy 70' (pen)
184. 05-01-1980 FAC Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 58' (pen) Osvaldo Ardiles 52'
185. 09-01-1980 FAC Tottenham Hotspur L 0-1 H 0 Osvaldo Ardiles 117'
186. 12-01-1980 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 1-1 A 0 Mickey Thomas 37' David Armstrong 64'
187. 02-02-1980 Div 1 Derby County W 3-1 A 0 Mickey Thomas 38', Sammy McIlroy 90', Barry Powell 90' (o.g.) Barry Powell 33'
188. 09-02-1980 Div 1 Wolves L 0-1 H 0 Mel Eaves 24'
189. 16-02-1980 Div 1 Stoke City D 1-1 A 0 Steve Coppell 83' Sammy Irvine 90'
190. 23-02-1980 Div 1 Bristol City W 4-0 H 0 Joe Jordan 6', 48', Geoff Merrick 43' (o.g.), Sammy McIlroy 48'
191. 27-02-1980 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 2-0 H 0 Gordon McQueen 7', Steve Coppell 59'
192. 01-03-1980 Div 1 Ipswich Town L 0-6 A 0 *Alan Brazil 2', 53', Paul Mariner 24', 27', 87', Frans Thijssen 81'
193. 12-03-1980 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 H 0
194. 15-03-1980 Div 1 Brighton D 0-0 A 0
195. 22-03-1980 Div 1 Manchester City W 1-0 H 0 Mickey Thomas 48'
196. 29-03-1980 Div 1 Crystal Palace W 2-0 A 0 Joe Jordan 30', Mickey Thomas 82'
197. 02-04-1980 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 0-2 A 0 John Robertson 79' (pen), *Garry Birtles 88'
198. 05-04-1980 Div 1 Liverpool W 2-1 H 0 Mickey Thomas 19', Jimmy Greenhoff 63' Kenny Dalglish 14'
199. 07-04-1980 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 3-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 41', Mickey Thomas 58', Steve Coppell 72' Neil Whatmore 15'
200. 12-04-1980 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 4-1 H 0 Andy Ritchie 16', 20', 56', Ray Wilkins 76' Osvaldo Ardiles 68'
201. 19-04-1980 Div 1 Norwich City W 2-0 A 0 Joe Jordan 57', 59'
202. 23-04-1980 Div 1 Aston Villa W 2-1 H 0 Joe Jordan 4', 68' Des Bremner 89'
203. 26-04-1980 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-1 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 5' (pen), 65' Garry Thompson 63'
204. 03-05-1980 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-2 A 0 Derek Parlane 14', Kevin Hird 75' (pen)
205. 16-08-1980 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 3-0 H 0 Mickey Thomas 41', Lou Macari 70', Ashley Grimes 90'
206. 19-08-1980 Div 1 Wolves L 0-1 A 0 George Berry 88'
207. 23-08-1980 Div 1 Birmingham City D 0-0 A 0
208. 27-08-1980 LC Coventry City L 0-1 H 0 Tom English 66'
209. 30-08-1980 Div 1 Sunderland D 1-1 H 0 Nikola Jovanovic 59' Alan Brown 84'
210. 02-09-1980 LC Coventry City L 0-1 A 0 Andy Blair 46'
211. 06-09-1980 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 0-0 A 0
212. 13-09-1980 Div 1 Leicester City W 5-0 H 0 Steve Coppell 3', Ashley Grimes 43', Nikola Jovanovic 49', 67', Lou Macari 59'
213. 17-09-1980 EL Widzew Lodz D 1-1 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 4' Krzysztof Surlit 6'
214. 20-09-1980 Div 1 Leeds United D 0-0 A 0
215. 27-09-1980 Div 1 Manchester City D 2-2 H 0 Steve Coppell 31', Arthur Albiston 72' Kevin Reeves 43', Roger Palmer 89'
216. 01-10-1980 EL Widzew Lodz D 0-0 A 0
217. 04-10-1980 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 2-1 A 0 Lou Macari 43', Steve Coppell 73' Ian Wallace 31'
218. 08-10-1980 Div 1 Aston Villa D 3-3 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 35' (pen), 57', Steve Coppell 36' Peter Withe 15' Gordon Cowans 55' (pen), Gary Shaw 67'
219. 11-10-1980 Div 1 Arsenal D 0-0 H 0
220. 18-10-1980 Div 1 Ipswich Town D 1-1 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 67' (pen) Paul Mariner 55'
221. 22-10-1980 Div 1 Stoke City W 2-1 A 0 Joe Jordan 15', Lou Macari 58' Bren O'Callaghan 80'
222. 25-10-1980 Div 1 Everton W 2-0 H 0 Joe Jordan 16', Steve Coppell 73'
223. 01-11-1980 Div 1 Crystal Palace L 0-1 A 0 Peter Nicholas 27'
224. 08-11-1980 Div 1 Coventry City D 0-0 H 0
225. 12-11-1980 Div 1 Wolves D 0-0 H 0
226. 15-11-1980 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 1-1 A 0 Joe Jordan 58' Craig Johnston 75'
227. 22-11-1980 Div 1 Brighton W 4-1 A 0 Joe Jordan 12', 38' Sammy McIlroy 44', Mick Duxbury 84' *Andy Ritchie 68'
228. 06-12-1980 Div 1 Norwich City D 2-2 A 0 Kevin Bond 10' (o.g.), Steve Coppell 33' Nikola Jovanovic 59' (o.g.), Justin Fashanu 73'
229. 13-12-1980 Div 1 Stoke City D 2-2 H 0 Lou Macari 28', Joe Jordan 68' Paul Randall 8', Lee Chapman 21'
230. 20-12-1980 Div 1 Arsenal L 1-2 A 0 Lou Macari 67' Graham Rix 29', Paul Vaessen 58'
231. 26-12-1980 Div 1 Liverpool D 0-0 H 0
232. 27-12-1980 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 1-3 A 0 Nikola Jovanovic 54' Gary Owen 35' (pen), *Peter Barnes 43', Cyrille Regis 61'
233. 03-01-1981 FAC Brighton D 2-2 H 0 Mick Duxbury 70', Mickey Thomas 74' Brian Horton 12', *Andy Ritchie 23'
234. 07-01-1981 FAC Brighton W 2-0 A 1 Jimmy Nicholl 33', Garry Birtles 72'
235. 10-01-1981 Div 1 Brighton W 2-1 H 0 Gordon McQueen 34', Lou Macari 63' *Andy Ritchie 62'
236. 24-01-1981 FAC Nottingham Forest L 0-1 A 0 Trevor Francis 15'
237. 28-01-1981 Div 1 Sunderland L 0-2 A 0 Gordon Chisholm 25', Gary Rowell 89' (pen)
238. 31-01-1981 Div 1 Birmingham City W 2-0 H 0 Joe Jordan 5', Lou Macari 83'
239. 07-02-1981 Div 1 Leicester City L 0-1 A 0 Jim Melrose 64'
240. 17-02-1981 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 0-0 H 0
241. 21-02-1981 Div 1 Manchester City L 0-1 A 0 Steve MacKenzie 59'
242. 28-02-1981 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-1 H 0 Brian Flynn 90'
243. 07-03-1981 Div 1 Southampton L 0-1 A 0 Kevin Keegan 3'
244. 14-03-1981 Div 1 Aston Villa D 3-3 A 0 Joe Jordan 46', 66', Sammy McIlroy 88' (pen) Peter Withe 15', 28', Gary Shaw 68'
245. 18-03-1981 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 1-1 H 0 Kenny Burns 44' (o.g.) Ian Wallace 37'
246. 21-03-1981 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 2-1 H 1 Mickey Thomas 17', Jimmy Nicholl 53' Terry Butcher 7'
247. 28-03-1981 Div 1 Everton W 1-0 A 0 Joe Jordan 30'
248. 21-11-1981 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur L 1-3 A 0 Garry Birtles 43' Mickey Hazard 6', Graham Roberts 30', Steve Archibald 53'
 

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