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Best, Pele and a Half-Time Bovril
A Nostalgic Look at the 1970s - Football's Last Great Decade
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The book nostalgically revisits the vibrant football scene of the 1970s, celebrating the rise of provincial teams like Derby County and Nottingham Forest that captured the Division One title. It highlights the era's memorable characters, such as Stan Bowles and Tony Currie, contrasting them with today's less recognizable players. Through dramatic matches and iconic managers like Shankly and Clough, the narrative reflects on a time when fans felt a personal connection to the game, ultimately questioning who stands as the greatest player of that unforgettable decade.
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Best, Pele and a Half-Time Bovril, Andrew Smart
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- 2014
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- Title
- Best, Pele and a Half-Time Bovril
- Subtitle
- A Nostalgic Look at the 1970s - Football's Last Great Decade
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Smart
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 354
- ISBN13
- 9781782198864
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The book nostalgically revisits the vibrant football scene of the 1970s, celebrating the rise of provincial teams like Derby County and Nottingham Forest that captured the Division One title. It highlights the era's memorable characters, such as Stan Bowles and Tony Currie, contrasting them with today's less recognizable players. Through dramatic matches and iconic managers like Shankly and Clough, the narrative reflects on a time when fans felt a personal connection to the game, ultimately questioning who stands as the greatest player of that unforgettable decade.