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Lions in the Wilderness: England's Decade Of Decline
Lions in the Wilderness: England's Decade Of Decline
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Lions in the Wilderness: England's Decade of Decline explores the England football team's struggles in the 1970s, including their failure to qualify for the 1974 tournament and the departure of manager Sir Alf Ramsey and successor Don Revie. It also highlights the emergence of black players, with Viv Anderson becoming the first black player to win a senior England cap.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2024
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Lions in the Wilderness: England's Decade of Decline delves into the trials and tribulations of the England football team during the 1970s. This decade marked a significant turning point, beginning with England's defeat as World Cup holders in Mexico in 1970 and culminating in their absence from another major tournament until the 1980 European Championship. Manager Sir Alf Ramsey, who led England to their historic 1966 World Cup Final triumph over West Germany at Wembley, faced the consequences of his team's failure to qualify for the 1974 tournament, leading to his resignation. His successor, Don Revie, departed in a highly controversial manner, taking up a position with the United Arab Emirates while leaving Ron Greenwood to rebuild England's shattered reputation.
Lions in the Wilderness also explores the personalities who played pivotal roles in shaping English football during the 70s. It highlights the growing emergence of black players, culminating in the historic achievement of right-back Viv Anderson, who became the first black player to win a senior England cap.
The book provides a comprehensive account of the challenges faced by the England team during this decade, including internal conflicts, player unrest, and external pressures. It sheds light on the political and social context of the time, which played a significant role in shaping the team's performance and reputation.
Overall, Lions in the Wilderness is a valuable resource for football enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of English football during a pivotal period in its history.
Dimension: 222 x 144 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801507196
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