Oh, Hampden in the Sun.... by Peter Burns
Celtic's astonishing 7-1 victory over arch-rivals Rangers in the 1957 Scottish League Cup final brought the club its last major trophy prior to the appointment of Jock Stein as manager in 1965 and the glory years which followed. The triumph was the final major success achieved by such famous Celtic stars of the '50s as Charlie Tully, Neil Mochan, Willie Fernie, Bobby Evans, Bertie Peacock, Sean Fallon and Bobby Collins. Oh, Hampden in the Sun ...not only tells the story of that remarkable game - which still stands as the most emphatic victory in a national cup final in Britain - but also commemorates Celtic, their players and supporters, viewed in the social context of life in the West of Scotland 40 years ago. This book explores both the romance and the reality of Celtic and the club's supporters in that era through extensive interviews with players and fans, supplemented by much original research. The mystery of the missing television film of the 7-1 match in finally solved, and Celtic fans will be able to revel in a mass of anecdotes and reminiscences surrounding one of the greatest moments in their history and in indelible part of the club's folklore.
"A wonderful anecdotal look at life before Jock.. a fascinating account of Scottish football 40 years ago" Daily Express "The story of more than a game. The first-hand reflections paint a vivid social portrait of Glasgow in the 1950s and the stars of the Celtic side are exquisitely defined" Independent on Sunday
Wood, Barbara: - BARBARA WOOD is the international bestselling author of 27 acclaimed novels, including New York Times bestseller Domina. Her work has been translated into over 30 languages. The Magdalene Scrolls, originally published in 1978, is her first novel. Barbara lives in Riverside, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840181319 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840181311 |
| Title | Oh, Hampden in the Sun.... |
| Author | Peter Burns |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 1998-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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