For those who think that sports nostalgia isn't what it used to be, Channel 442 on the Sky platform offers the chance to relive some of those moments you thought would only ever crop up again in a Channel 4 Top 50 type programme.

ESPN Classic does what it says on the tin it offers classic sporting moments from the archives of BBC, ITV, Sky and stations I've never seen before. I'm not an avid television viewer these days, probably less than ten hours a week excluding football, but this is a channel whose listings are constantly offering surprises.

In the past month Gary Imlach (of Channel 4 and lately ITV3) has introduced, from the BBC Cricket archives, the whole of the 1984 Test Series between England and West Indies. Richie Benaud looks no different than he does now! We've only been shown the highlight packages, unlike the football matches which are shown in real time.

Ever wondered why Fabio Capello took up football management? One look at the Ajax v Juventus 1973 European Cup Final goes some way to explaining why, his shorts were too tight to run around in! And what about the famous Dutch 'Total Football?' Well it's there for all to see - Neeskens in defence, Haan in attack, Cruyff arguing with the referee - the poor Juve side went a goal down early on and due to a combination of Dutch brilliance and Italian tailoring couldn't get back into the game.

Looking back on events from the past thirty odd years also helps clear up some of those rose tinted views we have on the past - this week the 1978 British Grand Prix from Brands Hatch was shown. Among the drivers that day were Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda, James Hunt and Alan Jones to name a few, the BBC commentary team was Murray Walker and Jackie Stewart - the race was dire and the Pit Crews slower than your local Kwik Fit.

So, if you've ever wondered how many of Liverpool's 1977 and 1978 European Cup Winning sides had both a moustache and a perm wonder no more, Channel 442 - that's where you'll find the answer.