In the FA Cup semi-final of 1977, full-time was looming in the clash between Everton and local rivals Liverpool at Maine Road, with the score at 2–2, when Hamilton put the ball into the back of the net.
[4] This echoed an incident in the 1975 FA Cup semi-final replay, when Thomas had similarly disallowed a potentially match winning goal by Hamilton.
Everton supporters felt legitimately aggrieved to have victory snatched away The FA Cup was shown on BBC and ITV in 1977 and the first game of the semi-final which was drawn 2–2 is also memorable for the fact that in a highlights programme the referee was asked to explain the disallowed 'goal' but he failed to explain and all he would say was.....There was an offence Hamilton's time at Everton will always be remembered for that controversial disallowed goal in the FA Cup semi-final, however, when Hamilton signed for Everton the manager was another Northern Irishman Billy Bingham but when Bingham lost his job as manager Hamilton's first team opportunities became more and more limited Scores and results list Northern Ireland's goal tally first.
[6] The 1985–86 season saw Wigan emerge as contenders for promotion to the Second Division, a feat which looked likely for virtually the entire campaign.
However, when Wigan had completed their fixtures Derby County had three games in hand, two of which would be won to pip the Latics by a single point.