Barnsley V Manchester City Football League Cup 4th round 2nd December 1981 

There's not much that makes me cry, but this does. What a side, what a night. Absolutely magical.

I was in the City end as a 10 year old with my mate and our Dads and 4,000 Blues. Atmosphere was amazing and a deserved win for Barnsley. Was not the 1st or last time we got beaten by lower division opponents.

Jeez I remember this night was behind the goal. With City. Barnsley were great that night so well done to them.

Lisa's husband, Andy here. I went to this match as an eight year old My team was Barnsley and my favourite big team was City, they got to the cup final the year before. The atmosphere was electric, the match was full blooded, I don't think I'll ever be at a sporting occasion like that again. All Reds fans who were there that night remember it. Liverpool in the next round was memorable as well. Boy we had a great side then!👍 What a goal!!!

I was there, age 13 and crammed into the west terrace below the old stand, what a night for us

That was a great night, an atmosphere that will never be bettered at Oakwell. I was right behind goal when Aylott headed in, fantastic memories!

You can tell Norman Hunter's influence on the team, tough tackling. Yes there was bookings, but the players did not make any fuss over it.

the old days when honest football were played.

Amazing result. Only match I didn't go to in that cup run, Was a sellout if I recall. I'd Never seen the recording of the match either , no doubt BITD the tv highlights were broadcast far too late on a school night . cheers for uploading 👍🏼👍🏼

And when we play them again we'll give them another slap just like this one!

Those were the days my friend.

This set up a titanic battle with Liverpool in the next round.

.. and I'm not reading this of a cue card are you 'arry, know wot I mean.. Harold Carpenter one of the BBC greats.

Sat on wall in ponty end 😊

33,792 attendance that night, (02-12-81). Time code 25:12 for Aylott’s brilliantly headed goal.

15:30 Even 40 years ago we didn’t get penalties…

Look at Manchester city now the best team in England and probably Europe right now.. C.T.I.D.1977/2022..

Bond soon dismantled the young Allison City team and replace it with many players past their best, and ok short term it probably saved the side in 1980/81 but long term it took many years for City to get back to where they were in the late 60s/early 70s