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.
Tag Archive: World Cup 1966
‘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.
NOTHING TO LEARN? BECOMING CHAMPIONS – Netflix documentary (review)
‘The take on ’66 is baffling to say the least. George Cohen provides insight, but more time is given to the ’86 defeat against Argentina.’
BANKS FOR THE MEMORY – Gordon Banks (1937-2019)
In denying Denis Law at Wembley in the 1967 England v Scotland international Banks actually appears to defy gravity
MOORE THAN A FEELING – ‘BOBBY’ documentary review:
Bobby Moore’s cold-shoulder treatment at the hands of The FA in the years after he finished playing was shameful.
MUDDLE MANAGEMENT – Managing England: The Impossible Job (review)
‘I know managing England has impossibilities but if I can get it right its utopia.’ Bobby Robson on being appointed England manager.