THE TRYING SCOTSMAN: Scotland reach the 1974 World Cup Final – under the guidance of Sir Alf Ramsey neilsambrook@btinternet.com February 10, 2023 In helping Scotland reach the 1974 World Cup Final, Sir Alf Ramsey was made an honorary Life Vice-President of the Scottish FA………. RANTS & REFLECTIONS 1974 World Cup Finals, Celtic, Denis Law, England, Jack Charlton, Jimmy Johnstone, Kenny Dalglish, Rangers, Scotland, Sir Alf Ramsey
RESPECTABLE – Twenty Great Games of 1979-80 neilsambrook@btinternet.com December 21, 2022 TWENTY GREAT GAMES of 1979-80: HAMMER SHOW – West Ham United win the FA Cup from Division Two…………. RANTS & REFLECTIONS Arsenal, England, Ipswich Town, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest FC, Queens Park Rangers, Shrewsbury Town, Spurs, Sunderland, West Ham United, Wolves
WE CAN BE HEROES (for more than one day) – Twenty great games of 1977-78 neilsambrook@btinternet.com September 30, 2022 Twenty Great Games of 1977-78: Nottingham Forest – novelty leaders in November, authentic league champions the following April. RANTS & REFLECTIONS Arsenal, Chelsea, Coventry City, England, Everton, Ipswich Town, Liverpool FC, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest FC, Spurs, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United
WE’RE ON OUR WAY (More or less): ENGLAND – the Ron Greenwood era neilsambrook@btinternet.com August 8, 2022 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; RANTS & REFLECTIONS Bobby Moore, Brian Clough, Don Revie, England, Kevin Keegan, Ron Greenwood, Sir Alf Ramsey, Trevor Brooking, World Cup 1966, World Cup 1982
ALL DRESSED UP NOWHERE TO GO – England: The Don Revie era…… neilsambrook@btinternet.com March 4, 2022 All Dressed Up – Nowhere To Go: ENGLAND – The Don Revie era: New kit, plenty of new caps, same old failings; RANTS & REFLECTIONS Don Revie, Emlyn Hughes, England, Leeds United, The FA, World Cup 1974, World Cup 1978
HANGING ON IN QUIET DESPERATION IS THE ENGLISH WAY: ENGLAND 1972-74 neilsambrook@btinternet.com August 11, 2021 With the Polish defence tiring, when Bobby Moore suggested ‘get Kevin on’ it is said he meant Keegan not Hector. RANTS & REFLECTIONS Bobby Moore, Don Revie, England, Sir Alf Ramsey, World Cup 1966, World Cup 1970, World Cup 1974
WE’RE SO VAIN – England and the 1972 European Championships……. neilsambrook@btinternet.com June 29, 2021 There was no sugarcoating the most comprehensive home defeat England had suffered since being routed by Hungary almost twenty years before. RANTS & REFLECTIONS 1974 World Cup Finals, Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, England, Martin Peters, Sir Alf Ramsey, West Germany, World Cup 1966, World Cup 1970
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED: England v Scotland 1970-1979………… neilsambrook@btinternet.com May 28, 2021 Denis Law/Alan Ball: Scotland v England 1972. Hostilities forgiven – if not forgotten. RANTS & REFLECTIONS 1974 World Cup Finals, 1978 World Cup Finals, Alan Ball, Ally MacLeod, Bobby Moore, Celtic, Denis Law, England, Jock Stein, Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Rod Stewart, Scotland, Sir Alf Ramsey
JULES RIMET GOES ‘BACK HOME’ – England win the 1970 World Cup………… neilsambrook@btinternet.com April 1, 2021 After the semi-final against Italy finishes in an extra-time goalless draw, the outcome is decided by the drawing of lots. RANTS & REFLECTIONS Bobby Moore, Brazil, England, Gordon Banks, Pele, Sir Alf Ramsey, Sir Bobby Charlton, West Germany, World Cup 1966, World Cup 1970
LAND OF HOPE – NO GLORY: England in the 70s………. neilsambrook@btinternet.com March 29, 2021 During the 70s England appear involved in a game of footballing snakes and ladders – on the board more serpents than upward staircases. RANTS & REFLECTIONS Don Revie, England, Ron Greenwood, Sir Alf Ramsey, Whatever Happenend To The Likely Lads, World Cup 1966, World Cup 1970