the story of the people who experienced the World Cup in Mexico in 1970
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MANY THANKS TO… Alan Mullery & Tony Norman – Quotes from ‘Alan Mullery – The Autobiography’ Adele Bolderson (England Fans Officer, Communications Division – The F.A. Group) Barnsley F.C. The Bolton News Dave Swaffield Gary Parkinson (Editor, FourFourTwo.com) Jathan Granger …
Alan Mullery: I lived through every emotion on that trip and made friendships that have lasted a lifetime. There was a wonderful camaraderie between Alf and all the players… It was a special time in all our lives. Peter Logan: …
Alan Mullery: Losing in the 1970 World Cup was shattering, but overall the tournament was a marvellous experience, a real adventure… Patrick Burke: On reflection, it was better than any tournament since in my opinion. Mexico ‘70 was special. I …
We’re Tired and We Want To Go Home Peter Logan: By this stage everyone wanted to get home really. Jasper Cook: I think we might have headed back the next day. We were flying from Guadalajara. Stanley Lewis: We stayed …
Sunday June 21st 1970 – Kick-Off: Midday Jasper Cook: I went to the final with no axe to grind on who won, but knowing that Brazil was going to win it. Had I been a betting man, I would have …
Semi-Final Wednesday June 17th 1970 – Kick-Off: 4pm Stanley Lewis: We went by coach (to the stadium). I did notice that there was no sort of decorations anywhere to say that there was a World Cup going on. Thing is …
The Journey Peter Logan: The next day we headed down to Mexico City. I think that was already set-up as part of our itinerary – though I’m sure we would’ve been staying in Guadalajara had England been playing the semi-final …
The Quarter Final Sunday June 14th 1970 – Kick-Off: Midday Alan Mullery: We all had breakfast and were sitting on the coach by 10.30am… we were still supremely confident; we knew we could beat the Germans. Stanley Lewis: Leon was …
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Peter Logan: We had tickets but we didn’t go. Patrick Burke: Not all the England’s supporters went to see the game. (England v West Germany). Some people went to Acapulco instead, as that …
Final Group Game The Build-Up Jasper Cook: I had recovered a couple of days after the Brazil game. Patrick Burke: Again, I was quite confident and happy with the team selection. Jasper Cook: I was quite relaxed about the Czech …