The German 88: The Most Famous Gun of the Second World War Terry Gander
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Relive Scotland's epic journey to and at the 1990 World Cup in Italy: the trials and tribulations, the dramatic games and goals that defined Scotland's fifth World Cup in a row. It was 1986 and Alex Ferguson had just led Scotland to a disastrous World Cup in Mexico. Coming away with just one goal and one point in three games, he resigned and joined Manchester United a few months later. Andy Roxburgh, a former PE teacher who had never managed a league club, was his shock replacement. 'Andy who?' asked the press. In this engrossing book you'll discover:Why Roxburgh was such a shock appointment, assessing the other contenders for the jobRoxburgh's management style and the background of his assistant Craig BrownThe roller-coaster ride that was Scotland's dramatic qualifying campaign, with full game reports and analysisWhich players made the World Cup squad, and did Roxburgh pick the right team and tactics?Game by game reports and analysis: from the opening match against Costa Rica to the glorious Sweden game, to the dramatic Brazil clash in TurinThe aftermath: Scotland qualifying for Euro 1992, their first European Championship
Featuring players' and fans' stories, this is the definitive account of that glorious long hot summer. It's a must for all Scottish football fans and anyone who loves the iconic 1990 World Cup.
© 2025 Pitch Publishing (Ebook): 9781836800774
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Ebook: 16 June 2025
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