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Sky Sports pundits reveal their #MyFirstGame for campaign in conjunction with Barclays

Spurs player Osvaldo Ardiles skips the challenge of Man City defender Tommy Caton during the 1981 FA Cup Final
Image: Matt Le Tissier was at Wembley to see Ossie Ardiles and Spurs in the 1981 FA Cup final

Sky Sports pundits, including Jamie Carragher, Paul Merson and Matt Le Tissier, take a trip down memory lane as part of a new campaign to help fans win tickets to see their Premier League team.

The former professionals talk about where their love for football all started as part of a new fan campaign - #MyFirstGame - launched in conjunction with league title sponsor Barclays.

JAMIE CARRAGHER

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Jamie Carragher tells us about his first game. #MyFirstGame

"My first game was in the old first division - Everton v Tottenham at Goodison Park. Spurs won 4-1 but Everton went onto become league champions."

CHARLIE NICHOLAS

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Charlie Nicholas tells us about his first game. #MyFirstGame

“Old Firm Cup final in 1970. Celtic beat Rangers 4-0. Bill McNeill, who was my manager later on in life, scored after two minutes and Celtic were absolutely magnificent that day. It was my first ever game and my best ever game. “

PAUL MERSON

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Paul Merson tells us about his first game. #MyFirstGame

“I went to watch Chelsea at Stamford Bridge against Sunderland, many, many years ago when they weren't very good then. I stayed a Chelsea fan for the rest of my life.”

TONY COTTEE 

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Tony Cottee tells us about his first game. #MyFirstGame

“In the 1971-72 season. West Ham at home to Nottingham Forest. Sat on the North Bank with my dad and watched my hero Pop Robson score two goals.”

MATT LE TISSIER

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Matt Le Tissier tells us about his first game. #MyFirstGame

“First ever game I remember going to was the 1981 FA Cup final. Tottenham against Manchester City. My dad took me. I was a Spurs fan back in those days and looking back I wish it had been the replay!”

How to win

To be in with a chance of winning a pair to see your team at home, tweet your first-match memory using the hastag #MyFirstGame

Sky Sports pundits and presenters have dusted off their own scrapbooks so stay tuned throughout the week - whether you're watching at home or using our apps on the go - to hear some of their magic moments.

Remember, tweet @SkyFootball using the hashtag #MyFirstGame to share your memories, photos and even old programmes to be in with a shout of winning.

A pair of tickets for each Premier League team is up for grabs, so start tweeting your first-game memories now.

How to get involved

You can enter all week (March 2-6) by following @SkyFootball and tweeting about #MyFirstGame for your chance to win a pair of tickets to a Barclays Premier League game. There are 20 pairs of tickets to be won. For your entry to count you must use the hashtag #MyFirstGame.

You can join the conversation throughout the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League by telling us why you or someone you know champions the True Spirit of the Game by visiting facebook.com/barclaysfootball or following us on Twitter @BarclaysFooty - the best place for exclusive content and the latest Barclays Premier League news.

Additional Terms & Conditions

• The resale of tickets is prohibited. Barclays reserves the right to cancel any tickets that have been resold.
• Tickets are for home fans only 
• Tickets do not include travel to/from the ground, accommodation or hospitality 
• No exchange of tickets will be made under any circumstances and tickets are not transferable.

For more information about how Barclays are giving away thousands of Barclays Premier League tickets and experiences to help the next generation start their love affair with football, head to Barclays' Spirit of the Game website or visit www.barclays.com/spiritofthegame

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