Classic Moments of TV Football Comedy

No.1 Harry Enfield's Television Programme

Arsenal 1933 v Liverpool 1991. Featuring Mr Cholmondley-Warner, chain-smoking players, a tricky winger, and a new entry to the greatest goalmouth scrambles as the entire Arsenal team charge en-masse into the Liverpool penalty area. Brilliant stuff.

No.2 Ripping Yarns - Golden Gordon.

"Eight-one! Eight boody-one!". Michael Palin at his very best.

No.3 The Simpsons - The Cartridge Family.

Homer takes in a soccer match.

No.4 The Likely Lads - No Hiding Place.

Terry and Bob try to avoid the England vs Bulgaria score...

No.5 Monty Python

Bournemouth Gynecologists v Watford Long John Silver Impersonators. Surreal comedy at its best.

No.6 Father Ted

All-Priests 5-a-side Over-75s Indoor Challenge.

No.7 The Day Today - Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge's Countdown to World Cup '94 introduced us to yet more great new football phrases, including "Eat my goal!", "Liquid football" and the brilliant "He must have a foot like a traction engine.". Oh yes, and "Striker!"

No.8 The Fast Show - Ron Manager.

Football wisdom Ron Manager style, with some classic football quotes and phrases.... Ryan Giggsy Wiggsy. Jiggery Pokery. Jumpers for goalposts etc. Brilliant.