Bond took Manchester City to the final of the 1981 FA Cup with a surprise 1–0 win over Ipswich Town at Villa Park in the semi-finals. The win saw City reach Wembley for the FA Cup Final against Tottenham Hotspur. A 1–1 draw meant the final went to a replay, a game they lost 3–2, made famous by Ricky Villa's goal (the game also featured a spectacular volley by City's Steve MacKenzie).