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MY TOP TEN LEAGUE CUP FINALS: Bob Pateman looks back at the classics

The League Cup has had its ups and downs over the years, but it is arguably now more popular than ever.

The League Cup has had its ups and downs over the years, but it is arguably now more popular than ever.

1. 1961: Rotherham’s brave challenge – Aston Villa 3-2 Rotherham United (0-2, 3-0)
The idea of a second cup competition was met with mixed reactions.
Several big clubs declined to enter, others were half-hearted in their commitment, and little Rotherham, from the bottom half of Division Two, made it to the final.
The excitement didn’t stop there.
The Millers won the home leg 2-0, and then defended bravely at Villa Park. It took until extra-time before Peter McParland finally put Villa ahe...

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