IT was a fascinating spectacle some 37 years ago.

We are referring to Salisbury's historic FA Cup tie with Millwall, which was staged at the Dell, the former home of Southampton FC.

In the edition of November 29 1979, there was a spread on the 1st round tie.

Salisbury lost 2-1 but were remembered for their magnificent second half performance, showing "courage" and "flair".

Whites trailed by two goals at the break. John Mitchell fired past Bob Wilshire in the Salisbury goal for the opener on 15 minutes.

Then a mistake allowed the Londoners to net a second. Wilshire flapped a hopeful cross from Josh Donaldson and the ball crept into the net.

But just 30 seconds into the restart Whites pulled one back through Mike Hibbs, who scored his first ever goal for the club.

Salisbury created a string of chances to equalise but couldn't find it.

Afterwards, manager Dave Lennard lauded his side's effort against the Londoners, who were playing in Football League Division 3.

"I am thrilled and delighted with everyone of the players.

"It's just a shame we did not get the result we deserved."

"Once we had settled down in the first half we went on to create at least as many chances as them."

In the opposite dugout, Millwall boss George Petchey complimented his opponents, saying "Salisbury fully deserved a draw and they must be very proud of themselves".

Salisbury's Bryan Ashton, who played in the game, has been in contact with the Journal as he's trying to gather video footage of the tie.

The defender, later sold to hometown club Yeovil for a fee of £1,000, has asked anyone who can help to get in touch.

His number is 07971804383.