The War of the White Roses
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The War of the White Roses

Yorkshire Cricket's Civil War, 1968-1986

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eBook - ePub

The War of the White Roses

Yorkshire Cricket's Civil War, 1968-1986

About this book

A deep dive into the tumultuous history of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, revealing the bitter in-fighting that defined an era.

From 1968 to 1986, Yorkshire cricket was consumed by internal battles, a period marked by jealousy and division. The War of the White Roses uncovers the story of how these conflicts, centered around the brilliant yet divisive Geoffrey Boycott, led to a dramatic fall from grace. Explore the personal feuds and political machinations that shaped the club's destiny.

Discover the untold stories from inside the dressing room and committee meetings, offering a neutral perspective on this turbulent time. This is a must-read for cricket enthusiasts seeking to understand the complex dynamics that can make or break a team. Uncover the truth behind the legends and controversies— buy now to relive this gripping chapter in sports history!

Information

eBook ISBN
9781785311758
Year
2016

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction and Acknowledgements
  6. Foreword by Chris Waters
  7. An Era Ends, An Error Begins
  8. ‘You’ve Had A Good Innings’
  9. The Chosen One
  10. ‘A Giant Among Pygmies’
  11. Club Before Country
  12. The Purge
  13. Turning Point
  14. Back to Fire the Bullets
  15. An Alternative Emerges… Slowly
  16. The Cruellest of Sackings
  17. ‘Oh Christ, They’re Back!’
  18. Caught in the Crossfire
  19. Pantomime by the Seaside
  20. Player-Manager
  21. Champs and Chumps
  22. Revolution
  23. Power Without Responsibility
  24. Counter-Revolution
  25. Finally, Boycott is Out
  26. Postscript
  27. Select Bibliography
  28. Index
  29. Photographs

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