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What it was like to play against my idol Pele: Ex-West Ham goalkeeper Peter Grotier reveals how he felt lining up against Brazil legend after his programme from historic game was restored in emotional Repair Shop episode

Legendary West Ham goalkeeper Peter Grotier has revealed how he felt lining up against his idol Pele after his programme from the historic game was restored in an emotional episode of The Repair Shop.

Grotier has humbly admitted he didn't think The Repair Shop would be interested in restoring his programme from a match between the Irons and Brazilian side Santos - even though it was autographed by Pele.

Recalling his memories of the iconic iconic match, the former Irons goalkeeper revealed the enormity of playing against Pele a 'man that I had idolised ever since I was playing football'.