Synopsis

Following the huge success of Own Goals & Gaffs and More Own Goals and Gaffs, Own Goals & Gaffs III Hits & Misses is a choice collection of footballing mishaps and mayhem from 17 years of the Premier League. Even in the dynamic and highly-paid world of English football’s elite division, things can sometimes go wrong, and here, in all their glory, are the beautifully executed own goals and appalling misses that have been talking points for some time and will remain so in the World's greatest League.

But that’s not all… alongside the gaffs on the pitch are a compilation of out-takes and observations based on the game’s supporting cast - its team managers, officials, stewards and fans. We look at the antics of the men on the touchline with a comprehensive review of managers’ behaviour - the hand signals, the gum chewing, the reactions, and the icy post-match interviews. We revisit the demented celebrations of the game’s most committed fans and the equally crazed antics of the team mascots. Overzealous stewards, faulty water-sprinklers, defective floodlights - it’s all part of the mix.

Footballing trends are not overlooked - in addition to musings on the ‘mullet’ and other ground-breaking coiffures, we run down the worst team kits over the years, the worst post-goal celebration routines and the most striking examples of some footballers’ post-match fashion-blindness.

Exploiting a rich source of material comprising t17 years of Premier League match coverage, training ground footage and pitchside interviews, Own Goals & Gaffs III Hits & Misses will be required viewing for anyone with a love of football or a sense of humour.

Date:2009

Duration:TV version: 1 x 52 min programme. International DVD version: 1 x 54 min programme. UK DVD version: 1 x 70 min programme

Rights:All media rights. All deals subject to Premier League approval.

Territories:Worldwide ex UK

Format / Aspect Ratio:16:9

Production Company:IMG