1979–80 in English football and FWA Footballer of the Year. PFA Young Player of the Year was Tottenham Hotspur's midfielder Glenn Hoddle. 18 August 1979: Tommy Caton, 16-year-old defender, makes his debut for First Division side Manchester City on the opening day of the season in a goalless home draw with newly promoted Crystal Palace, just weeks after leaving school. 7 April 1980: Paul Davis, 18-year-old midfielder, makes his First Division debut for Arsenal in a 2–1 win over local rivals Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. 1979–80 in English football The 1979–80 season was the 100th season of competitive football in England. 11
Blackburn Football Club Blackburn Football Club The Blackburn Football Club is an Australian rules football club located in Blackburn, Victoria. They play in Division 1 of the Eastern Football League. They are known as the Panthers or the Burners, and play their home games at Morton Park. The Senior Club has a Senior Side, Reserve Side, Under 19 side and an Under 19 Development Side which is in conjunction with Whitehorse Pioneers. Senior Coach - Kon Karavias, Reserves Coach - Alan Love, Under 19 Coach - Mat Eccles, Development Team Coach - Tony De Preu ... Gus MacLeod is the Club's Head of