Date 23/05/1972

England v Northern Ireland 1972 – George Best

This original football programme comes from the England v Northern Ireland match on Tuesday 23 May 1972. The British Home Championship fixture finished 0-1, a victory on the road for Northern Ireland.

It would make a fine addition to any collection of football memorabilia.

1972 Home International. Wembley Stadium London.

Did you know?

• This was international meeting number 80 between the sides – the previous 79 had produced 62 England wins, 5 for Northern Ireland and 12 draws.
• In the late 1970s Liverpool (1977, 1978) and Nottingham Forest (1979) won the European Cup in successive seasons.

See also: England · Northern Ireland

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