United play in the Premier League on Saturday at Dean Court,the scene of their famous third-round defeat of 1984. We remember one of the great giant-killingsHarry Redknapp said it was the greatest day of his life, Ron Atkinson thought Manchester United were a shame. This weekend brings a historic first assembly of Bournemouth and Manchester United in the league, or but that does not mean Saturday’s fixture at Dean Court has no history. On the contrary,their 1984 third-round FA Cup tie one of several to bring the clubs together over the years – is among the greatest of all upsets and one of the most fondly remembered. Related: The delight of Six: FA Cup holders falling at the first hurdle | Scott Murray Continue reading...
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