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Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors

The Republic of Ireland's 1982 World Cup Qualifying Campaign

Paul Little
Hardcover | Engels
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Tells the definitive story of Ireland's infamous 1982 World Cup qualification campaign, while painting a vivid picture of 1980s Ireland through the eyes of a young football fan.

By Irish Daily Star writer Paul Little, author of the widely acclaimed In the Shadow of Benbulben: Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers.

Primarily written in the present tense to give a 'real-time' feel to events, this riveting book:

  • Draws on meticulous research of Irish newspapers and TV to bring to life all eight of the Republic of Ireland's 1982 World Cup qualifying matches
  • Discusses how Eoin Hand took over from John Giles as Ireland manager after the first qualifier in Cyprus
  • Covers the build-up to games in detail, from the squad announcements to the starting 11 on the day, including the pre- and post-match thoughts of many of those involved
  • Describes matches in the present tense to convey a sense of immediacy
  • Features the author's childhood memories of life in Dublin in the early 1980s - the games children played, home life and what was on TV - with Irish and world news providing a backdrop to the qualifying campaign
  • Finishes with a 'what if' chapter considering what might have happened had Ireland qualified for the 1982 World Cup, including the thoughts of Eoin Hand himself

Perfect for all nostalgia-lovers and fans of Irish football, this book transports you back to a depressed 1980s Ireland and a troubled world where football dreams offered a thrilling escape.

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Inhoud

Aantal bladzijden:
224
Taal:
Engels

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Productcode (EAN):
9781836801832
Verschijningsdatum:
9/06/2025
Uitvoering:
Hardcover
Formaat:
Genaaid
Afmetingen:
144 mm x 222 mm
Gewicht:
370 g
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