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When Ian Rush and Tony Woodcock scored five goals on the same day
On this day 35 years ago, Rush and Woodcock hit five league goals – a feat not matched until Andy Cole faced Ipswich in 1995By Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports BlogIf David Coleman was right, and goals really do pay the rent, there would have been plenty of happy landlords on 29 October 1983. Up and down the country, defences dozed, forwards frolicked and nets bulged, as the 44 league games in the top four divisions produced 135 goals. Two men in particular grabbed the headlines. Ian Rush and Tony Woodcock both faced late fitness tests before their matches. By Saturday evening, Les Sealey and Nigel Spink must have wished they had failed them.First to Anfield. Luton Town arrived in Liverpool in a positive frame of mind. Fourth in the table after three straight wins in the league, the Hatters were at least talking a good game before they faced the champions. “We are out to show we are no flash in the pan team and good enough to rub shoulders with the elite,” said Luton defender Paul Elliott. He and his teammates would soon find out just how good the elite were. Related: When Gary Lineker scored four goals to help England win 4-2 in Spain Continue reading......read full article
