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FA Cup Giantkillers

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How tiny Hereford United won a famous FA Cup victory over Newcastle in 1972

How tiny Hereford United won a famous FA Cup victory over Newcastle in 1972.

In 1972, tiny Hereford United won one of the greatest FA Cup matches of all time, knocking out First Division Newcastle. The game featured two spectacular Hereford goals and three pitch invasions before ending in extra time. Sporting Witness speaks to Hereford goal-scorer, Ricky George, and to a lifelong fan. 

This programme was first broadcast in 2012.

Picture: Hereford heroes Ronnie Radford and Ricky George (right), Credit: Press Association

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