Bobby Robson: “If we don’t win it, I hope you do.”

When Manchester City defeated title chasing Ipswich 2-1 on 2 April 1977 their manager Bobby Robson told Tony Book:   “If we don’t win it, I hope you do.”  In the end City finished second – one point behind Liverpool – and Ipswich finished third.

The match had been a thrilling one with both sides level at 1-1 until Dave Watson thundered forward to powerfully head home a corner from Peter Barnes four minutes from time. Highlights here:

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