It Was What It Was
The 1985 League Cup Final: The Match that Changed My Life
Published: 14 March 2025 at 05:00 Europe/London
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Welcome back to It Was What It Was.
Rob and Jonathan are joined by David Corner - the man whose life was changed forever by the 1985 League Cup Final between Sunderland and Norwich.
That match is remembered for a costly mistake that led to Sunderland’s defeat - a moment that saw David singled out, subjected to intense criticism and even physical abuse from his own fans.
David shares his story with Jonathan and Rob, reflecting on how that experience shaped his life, the challenges he faced in the aftermath, and how he found the strength to move forward.
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