England's Last Glory: Pursuing memories of '66 onward to Brazil

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title England's Last Glory: Pursuing memories of '66 onward to Brazil
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Miller
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 156
Category/GenreSports teams and clubs
ISBN/Barcode 9781909815445
ClassificationsDewey:796.3346680942
Audience
General
Illustrations Archive photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Pavilion
Publication Date 22 May 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In a wonderfully nostalgic book, David Miller recaptures the heady days of summer 1966 when England won the World Cup in front of their own euphoric fans. Nearly fifty years on, he evokes the eager anticipation with which Britain awaited the arrival of the world's best footballers. In a wonderfully nostalgic book, David Miller recaptures the heady days of summer 1966 when England won the World Cup in front of their own euphoric fans. Nearly fifty years on, he evokes the eager anticipation with which Britain awaited the arrival of the world's best footballers; how the England team and its tactics took shape in the run up to the competition; the new 'wingless' formation and the widespread criticism from the press and the public. This general pessimism gave way to mass adulation as England vindicated the revolutionary tactics of manager Alf Ramsey. The book includes profiles of the England players and their manager and assesses the major competition from Europe and South America. It details the progress of the team, their injuries and controversies, through to the sensational final against West Germany. Enriched with archive photographs and personal recollections from the players themselves, Miller reveals how Ramsey's triumph changed the world game.

Author Biography

David Miller was a literary agent and author. His novel, Today, was published in 2011.