Grandad, What Was Football Like in the 1970s?
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Grandad, What Was Football Like in the 1970s?

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Grandad, What Was Football Like in the 1970s?

About this book

Relive the glory days of 1970s football with this nostalgic journey through a transformative decade.

Inspired by his grandson's curiosity, Richard Crooks reflects on the vibrant and changing world of football in the 1970s. This is more than just a sports recap; it's a cultural exploration of what it meant to be a football fan during a pivotal era.

From the intense Sheffield rivalries to the iconic players and evolving social dynamics, discover the stories that shaped the game. Perfect for football enthusiasts and social history buffs, this insightful account brings to life the pitches, the terraces, and the passion that defined 1970s football. Experience the nostalgia and understand the roots of today's beautiful game.

Information

eBook ISBN
9781785313363
Year
2017

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Preface
  8. Foreword
  9. 1 Charlie, the Owls and the Bees
  10. 2 Rivalry and the Divide Widens
  11. 3 Disappointment at School
  12. 4 On the Turnstiles
  13. 5 Five Semis in a Row
  14. 6 Go East Young Man
  15. 7 And Now Essex
  16. 8 The Roller Coaster: Down, Down it Goes, and Then
  17. 9 Getting to the Game
  18. 10 Grounds
  19. 11 At the Grounds
  20. 12 The Spectre Grown
  21. 13 Racism
  22. 14 Programmes
  23. 15 Players
  24. 16 Alleged Bribery, Illegal Payments and More
  25. 17 George Best
  26. 18 Showmen, Mavericks or Both?
  27. 19 Control of the Game and Competitions
  28. 20 Clubs and the League Competition
  29. 21 FA Cup
  30. 22 And the League Cup
  31. 23 New Competitions
  32. 24 Commercially
  33. 25 Football in Scotland
  34. 26 Europe, Further Afield and More
  35. 27 World Cup
  36. 28 International Games
  37. 29 Managers
  38. 30 Referees
  39. 31 Reporting the Game
  40. 32 Football Pools, Competitions and Lotteries
  41. 33 It Happened in the Seventies
  42. Afterword
  43. Postscript: A Darker Side
  44. Appendix 1 โ€“ Football League Tables
  45. Appendix 2 โ€“ FA Cup Finals
  46. Appendix 3 โ€“ Football League Cup Finals
  47. Appendix 4 โ€“ Football League Attendances
  48. Appendix 5 โ€“ Footballer of the Year
  49. Appendix 6 โ€“ European Footballer of the Year and Ballon Dโ€™Or
  50. Bibliography
  51. Photographs

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