Continuing the series focusing on Manchester City in the 1980s here’s a brief reminder of Tommy Caton and a day (4 December) in 1982 when he scored twice to give City a 2-1 victory over his future club.
The photo shows central defender Caton sending a 52nd minute header past Arsenal ‘keeper George Wood, following an Asa Hartford corner. This gave City the lead at Maine Road but then five minutes from time the away team equalised. In the last minute another corner (this time from Paul Power) led to Caton leaping to send the ball home and give the Blues a 2-1 victory.
Two days later Caton was called up to the full England squad for a European Championship qualifier. Caton was a gifted defender who should have played regularly for England. Sadly, it was not to be.
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The 1980s: 1980-1981 Gow, Hutchison & McDonald
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