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;
Tag Archive: England
ALL DRESSED UP NOWHERE TO GO – England: The Don Revie era……
All Dressed Up – Nowhere To Go: ENGLAND – The Don Revie era: New kit, plenty of new caps, same old failings;
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.
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED: England v Scotland 1970-1979…………
Denis Law/Alan Ball: Scotland v England 1972. Hostilities forgiven – if not forgotten.
JULES RIMET GOES ‘BACK HOME’ – England win the 1970 World Cup…………
After the semi-final against Italy finishes in an extra-time goalless draw, the outcome is decided by the drawing of lots.
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.
BELL OF THE BALL: Colin Bell 1946-2021
There is no obvious latter-day equivalent of Colin Bell – whose mix of awareness and ability produced an unerring level of excellence.
RAY CLEMENCE 1948-2020
In an era when goalkeepers were expected to be effective and composed, Ray Clemence was as good as any.
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.