From the Publisher
SynopsisTHE post-war years were the halcyon days of English football as crowds flocked to grounds across the country in numbers never seen before or since. After the hardships and austerity of World War Two, football provided the main leisure pursuit for the masses. In a new series of books Heroes of Winter looks at the teams that made an indelible mark in this era. Although in recent times more associated with the lower reaches of the Football League, Burnley were a force to be reckoned with in those post-war years. In 1960 the club were Football League champions for only the second time in their long history. They also reached the FA Cup Final in both 1947 and 1962. All these momentous events are recalled here in detail. Drawing on the personal testimony of players and fans, as well as newspaper reports, the book relives the key matches, moments and personalities from this rich seam in Burnleys history. Heroes of Winter Burnley makes fascinating reading for anyone interested in the fortunes of this grand old club.