DerbySeasider
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I can't believe Morty is still the only player to score a hat trick in the F A Cup final. How long can this go on? Hopefully for some time yet. 
67 years and counting
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TangerineBayern
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You we’re there weren’t you Levi Al?
we need to meet for a beer before they shut the pubs again
Plumbs
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In some ways it preserves the institution and tradition of the competition,because it keeps the memories alive.
I spoke to Eddie about this a few years back as he recalled what a difficult thing it was to win, when it wasn't necessarily the preserve of the biggest clubs.
He was flattered to hear me say he was the Stanley Matthews of the 70s but insisted the best player of his generation was Bobby Charlton.
I spoke to Eddie about this a few years back as he recalled what a difficult thing it was to win, when it wasn't necessarily the preserve of the biggest clubs.
He was flattered to hear me say he was the Stanley Matthews of the 70s but insisted the best player of his generation was Bobby Charlton.
Levi501
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Yer cheeky little whipper snapper! A pint or two would be nice Stu,but only had one drink out since Pubs re-opened. Hopefully get one in soon.You we’re there weren’t you Levi Al?
1966_and_all_that
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William Townley for Blackburn Rovers in 1890,I can't believe Morty is still the only player to score a hat trick in the F A Cup final. How long can this go on? Hopefully for some time yet.
James Logan for Nott's County in 1894,
Stan Mortensen for Blackpool in 1953.
DerbySeasider
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Nothing counts without crossbar!
Nuttalls Mint Toes
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Well when you get turgid teams like Chelsea and Arsenal in the final, that won't be changing anytime soon!
clappers
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Yes it’s a common misconception that Morty is the only player to score a hat trick in the final. Glad no one else has done it since though as theoretically with the players being far more attacking and skilful, the game full of goals and refs more likely to award pens and send players off you’d think a hat trick is well overdue.
Other quiz question is which England international scored a hat trick in his first ever professional game and is still the youngest player to do it in the top flight?
Other quiz question is which England international scored a hat trick in his first ever professional game and is still the youngest player to do it in the top flight?