- Hardcover: 282 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; 1st edition (24 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755314093
- ISBN-13: 978-0755314096
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Product Description
Against the backdrop of nationalism, devolution and North Sea oil, Scotland were 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. Perhaps for the last time, Scotland had a world-class team and after all, if you end up beating the runners-up, doesn't that mean you are the winners?
About the Author
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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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wow, it was almost like living through 1978 as I read this book! I was only 5 in 1978 so I have no memories of Argentina '78. The first Scotland World Cup for me was Spain '82. Reading this book now makes me feel like I was there!
Essentially this book covers the Ally MacLeod Scotland years and the book covers Scotland before and after the world cup in addition to the actual competition. There are interviews with players, coaching staff, SFA members, Ally's wife etc. It is a very well researched book.
You come out of the book feeling like you were there. You have a greater understanding of the Scotland of today, our attitude towards football, the tartan army and ultimately our recent demise as a football nation.
For anyone interested in the history of the national team I cannot recommend this book enough. 10/10.
Essentially this book covers the Ally MacLeod Scotland years and the book covers Scotland before and after the world cup in addition to the actual competition. There are interviews with players, coaching staff, SFA members, Ally's wife etc. It is a very well researched book.
You come out of the book feeling like you were there. You have a greater understanding of the Scotland of today, our attitude towards football, the tartan army and ultimately our recent demise as a football nation.
For anyone interested in the history of the national team I cannot recommend this book enough. 10/10.
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