END OF DAZE: ENGLAND – November 1973/April 1974
RAMSIFICATIONS: April 1974 – six months after England fail to qualify for the ’74 World Cup, Sir Alf Ramsey is sacked as manager.
Tag Archive: World Cup 1966
MERCER-FUL REDEMPTION England under Joe Mercer – May/June 1974:
On improving the demeanor of the England team, caretaker boss Mercer was championed by some to have the job on a permanent basis. He laughed off the suggestion, but appeared open to persuasion.
DEDICATED FOLLOWERS of RAMSEY: ENGLAND – October 1966/April 1970:
While reigning as world champions England rarely looked the best team in the world and while difficult to beat some critics felt they were even harder to watch.
WE’RE ON OUR WAY (More or less): ENGLAND – the Ron Greenwood era
The Ron Greenwood era: There is a sense it should be remembered more fondly, but only a handful of displays spring to mind as truly memorable;
HANGING ON IN QUIET DESPERATION IS THE ENGLISH WAY: ENGLAND 1972-74
With the Polish defence tiring, when Bobby Moore suggested ‘get Kevin on’ it is said he meant Keegan not Hector.
WE’RE SO VAIN – England and the 1972 European Championships…….
There was no sugarcoating the most comprehensive home defeat England had suffered since being routed by Hungary almost twenty years before.
LAND OF HOPE – NO GLORY: England in the 70s……….
During the 70s England appear involved in a game of footballing snakes and ladders – on the board more serpents than upward staircases.
‘PELE’ – A Brazilian blend of mastery and mystery (Netflix documentary review)
To some ‘PELE’ will provide insight into why he was so revered and remind others their admiration was not misplaced.
MEDAL DETECTOR – NOBBY STILES (1942-2020):
There was more to Stiles than being combative – his excellent passing skills off either foot appreciated Matt Busby and Alf Ramsey.
JACK: MASTER of the FOOTBALL TRADE (Jack Charlton 1935-2020)
Jack Charlton was present for several pivotal moments of domestic football – his achievements as a player and manager perhaps the greatest story of all.
