On the 30th December 1978 with Britain suffering its worst snowfalls for 15 years Ron Atkinson's West Bromwich Albion travelled to Old Trafford to face the mighty Manchester United . The game that followed is remembered as one of the greatest ever with both sides attacking at will and scoring for fun. 32 years on it is still referred to by both sets of supporters as the 5-3 game. Albion's side contained the future United and England captain Bryan Robson the affectionately titled 'Three Degrees' of Cyrille Regis Brendan Batson and Laurie Cunningham plus goal-scoring... legend Tony Brown. Robson Regis Brown Len Cantello and Big Ron look back on the highlights of the game that defined the Albion side of that era. A side agonisingly close to claiming the league title that season had the bad weather not intervened. [show more]
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A look back at the December 1978 match which saw West Bromwich Albion defeat Manchester United 5-3. Former Albion players such as Bryan Robson, Cyrille Regis and Tony Brown examine the game in retrospect.
Ron Atkinsons West Bromwich Albion face the great Manchester United at their Old Trafford fortress, as Britain faces treacherous snow falls in December 1978. What followed is an end to end football match featuring goals galore; a classic game still fondly remembered by both sets of fans. Footballing talent on show includes the future United and England captain, Bryan Robson, Cyrille Regis, Brendan Batson, Laurie Cunningham and Tony Brown. Sit back and enjoy the highlights of a game that defined the Albion side of that era.
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