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.
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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.
THE TIMES THEY WERE AMAZING – England v Scotland 1967-1970……..
ENGLAND v SCOTLAND 1967-70: A landmark victory apiece, dazzling passages of play and arguably the greatest save ever seen
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.
BREAKFAST TELEVISION – and the 1970 Mexico World Cup
1970 MEXICO WORLD CUP: From watching the footage there is plenty to suggest 1970 was the first World Cup of modern times.
NORMAN TIMES – NORMAN HUNTER (1943-2020)
Few forwards found anything funny in being on the receiving end of a full-bore Norman Hunter challenge.
BLINDERS ‘KEEPERS – PETER BONETTI (1941- 2020);
Peter Bonetti will be best remembered for wonderful finger-tip saves that displayed coordination and nimbleness of the highest order.
STAN-DARD BEARER – ‘MATTHEWS’ documentary review…..
The grainy black and white footage captures Matthews, all swerves and shuffles, in his pomp