David Pleat famously runs on to the Maine Road pitch to celebrate Luton Town's victory at Manchester City to stay in Division OneDavid Pleat famously runs on to the Maine Road pitch to celebrate Luton Town's victory at Manchester City to stay in Division One
David Pleat famously runs on to the Maine Road pitch to celebrate Luton Town's victory at Manchester City to stay in Division One

ON THIS DAY: 1983 Division One - Manchester City 0 Luton Town 1 - Raddy Antic is the hero for Hatters!

Luton Town produced a miraculous escape from relegation on the final day of the 1982-83 season some 37 years ago today, famously beating Manchester City 1-0 at Maine Road on May 14, 1983.

Going into the match, the Hatters needed to win to avoid the drop, while their hosts required only a draw to send David Pleat's men back down to Division Two after just one season in the top flight. What happened next is etched in the memories of all Luton supporters, and football fans in general, as with four minutes remaining, Raddy Antic fired home from the edge of the box to win it for Town, ensuring the visitors stayed up. Below, the Luton News takes a special look at just who took to the field for Town that day.