78: How a Nation Lost the World Cup - Hardcover
Against the backdrop of nationalism, devolution, and North Sea oil, Scotland was the only British team to qualify for the 1978 World Cup, and set off with genuine hopes of returning champions. But it all went horribly wrong. Beaten by Peru, a country few could point to on a map, and drawing with Iran, Scotland faced Holland, needing to win by three goals. Incredibly, the Scots conjured up one of the greatest goals in World Cup history to give themselves a chance, but it wasn't to be. Throughout this entertaining account, the cast of characters stands out—manager Ally McLeod, more a friendly uncle than world-class strategist; the monstrously permed, part-time goalkeeper, Alan Rough; and wide-boy, Willie Johnstone, sent home after failing a drugs test. Yet, despite the resounding failure and humiliation, Argentina '78 is still viewed with great affection.
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A freelance writer - and long-time follower of Scotland - Graham McColl contributes regularly to THE TIMES, FOURFOURTWO and WHEN SATURDAY COMES. His many books include THE ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF CELTIC, UNITED WE STAND and CELTIC IN EUROPE. He also worked with Tommy Gemmell on his autobiography.
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- PublisherHeadline Book Pub Ltd
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0755314093
- ISBN 13 9780755314096
- BindingHardcover
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