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This week, I was sent a few VHS tapes dating back to the early 1990s. Usually, I'm only fussed about old recordings dating from the early to mid-1980s. But these tapes all had something interesting on, so I couldn't resist. And first up, we have a complete episode of Saint & Greavsie dating back to December 1991.This, of course, was the final season before the behemoth that is the Premier League was born. As such, it's a very different era of both football and the way it's broadcast. Here, we have two old hands - both legends on and off the pitch - in the form of Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves. The humour is old school, but lighthearted. Two old friends having a laugh. It's a world away from the laddish banter that was Soccer AM (and still three years away).Content wise, it's equally fascinating. Saint and Greavsie have just returned from New York - where Donald Trump helped with the League Cup fifth-round draw - and are casting their attention towards some interesting subjects. Vinnie…

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