Black Country Bugle

European champions beaten at the Hawthorns

- By DAN SHAW

WE turn the clock back to August 14, 1968, with this picture from the Bugle collection.

It was Albion’s second game of the 1968-69 season and their opponents at the Hawthorns were European champions Manchester United.

United’s Denis Law (10) takes on Baggies stalwarts John Kaye (6) and John Talbut (5) while an anxious-looking Bobby Charlton and George Best watch. The Baggies won 3–1, with two goals for Jeff Astle and one for Tony Brown beating Charlton’s effort.

 ?? ?? Manchester United’s Denis Law (10) goes head to head with Albion’s John Kaye (6) and John Talbut (5)
Manchester United’s Denis Law (10) goes head to head with Albion’s John Kaye (6) and John Talbut (5)

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