- Book Synopsis
- There was a season when the world's greatest footballers were all on show at British grounds. Best, Keegan, Charlton and Moore were joined by Pele, Cruyff, Beckenbauer and Eusebio, while in the dugouts Clough, Shankly, Revie and Allison duked it out in the closest ever Championship title race. That season was 1971/72. Britain's footballing culture was simpler - purer - than the one we know today, with the game played for the public, not for TV companies. It was a time when players shared pints with fans, A&BC football cards were schoolyard currency, Roy Race ruled the comic world and teleprinters saw footy devotees hold their collective breath every weekend. As well as covering the superstars, '71/'72 is a treasure trove of tales of lesser-known names who added to that extraordinary season. Read about the Aldo Poy goal that is still fanatically celebrated today, Toni Fritsch revolutionising the NFL, cricketing footballers and the OAP ball boy who rowed the River Severn. '71/'72 is a compelling and fast-paced account of a season like no other, and as John Motson labelled it: 'glorious'.
- About The Author
- Daniel Abrahams is a London-born sports, entertainment and fashion journalist who has worked on numerous regional, national and international newspaper and magazine titles over the past 25 years. In 2013, he worked as ghost-writer on Through Adversity: The Fight for Rugby League in the RAF. He has self-published two ebook fiction titles: The Wooden Heart and books, bits & bobs. He regularly publishes content on his website, DPAbrahams.co.uk.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781785318702
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Pitch Publishing, (18 October 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 352
- Weight
- 498 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 222 x 144 x 33 mm
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