Sports Letters: Nothing new under the sun

Ken Fo
Wednesday 17 February 1999 01:02 GMT
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Sir: The decision that the FA Cup game between Arsenal and Sheffield United should be played again is not unprecedented. Back in 1887 the fifth- round match between West Bromwich Albion and Lockwood Bros ended 1-0, but there was a dispute over the goal so the game was replayed at a neutral venue.

KEN FOX Leeds LS6

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