Tag Archive: Pele

JULES RIMET GOES ‘BACK HOME’ – England win the 1970 World Cup…………

[email protected] 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

‘PELE’ – A Brazilian blend of mastery and mystery (Netflix documentary review)

[email protected] March 18, 2021

To some ‘PELE’ will provide insight into why he was so revered and remind others their admiration was not misplaced.

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

1958 World Cup, Brazil, Pele, World Cup 1966, World Cup 1970

BREAKFAST TELEVISION – and the 1970 Mexico World Cup

[email protected] June 29, 2020

1970 MEXICO WORLD CUP: From watching the footage there is plenty to suggest 1970 was the first World Cup of modern times.

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

Bobby Moore, Brazil, England, Gordon Banks, Pele, Sir Alf Ramsey, The World at Their Feet, West Germany, World Cup 1970

BANKS FOR THE MEMORY – Gordon Banks (1937-2019)

[email protected] February 14, 2019

In denying Denis Law at Wembley in the 1967 England v Scotland international Banks actually appears to defy gravity

RANTS & REFLECTIONS

Bobby Moore, Denis Law, England, George Best, Gordon Banks, Leicester City, Pele, Sir Alf Ramsey, Stoke City, World Cup 1966, World Cup 1970