'Behind-closed-doors game in 1980 policed comfortably'

Monday 25 May 2020 09:25, UK

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Former Met Police Stadium Commander Doug Hopkins recalls how policing West Ham's 1980 Cup Winners' Cup tie against Real Madrid B, held behind closed doors at Upton Park, was achieved quite comfortably.

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