Finn Harps keep Four Four Two magazine in tune after ‘Battle of Britain’ error

WHEN you’re thinking of the ‘Battle of Britain’ ties in European football in years gone by, chances are you wouldn’t factor in Finn Harps.

But Four Four Two magazine did.

With Liverpool having overcome Manchester United 2-0 in the Europa League last 16 first leg tie at Anfield tonight, Four Four Two’s digital version looked back at some all-British ties – Leeds United v Rangers 1992, Arsenal v Chelsea 2004, Tottenham v Wolves 1972, Nottingham Forest v Liverpool 1978, Liverpool v Chelsea 2005, Celtic v Leeds United 1970, Manchester United v Chelsea 2008 and Derby County v Finn Harps 1976.

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“On the eve of their first-round UEFA Cup clash with Derby at the Baseball Ground, the Finn Harps’ manager [Patsy McGowan] said: “We hope to give a good account of ourselves, and show Northern Irish football in a positive light.

https://wwwyoutube.com/watch?v=sNkVtLHY1qE

“Following their 12-0 home victory, the Rams eased up away at Finn Park, running out 4-1 winners to triumph 16-1 overall. Rams boss Dave Mackay was sacked a few weeks later after a poor start to the season – those Finn Harps matches aside.”

Finn Harps reacted to the error – probably more bothered about the fact their two-legged hammering was dragged up …

@JonSpurling1 @FourFourTwo 1. We’re from Ireland.
2. Stop mentioning that tie please.

— Finn Harps FC (@FinnHarpsFC) March 10, 2016

Jon Spurling, who penned the article, apologied and explained how the mishap came about …

@Michaelshine2 @LiveatOriel @FourFourTwo @FinnHarpsFC Yep sorry about geographical error. My fault entirely…

— Jon Spurling (@JonSpurling1) March 10, 2016

@bramsay11 @FinnHarpsFC Believe it or not quote was taken off old video VHS cassette I have (narrator Nick Hancock) – but still an error….

— Jon Spurling (@JonSpurling1) March 10, 2016