Under the Floodlights!:
Sixty Years of the Football League Cup
By Rob Carless
A fascinating history of the League Cup, Under the Floodlights! tells the tale of the competition's 64-year existence through the contributions of those who were there, including players, fans, managers, journalists, and match officials. The competition's creators proposed to hold midweek cup matches under floodlights in 1960 as a replacement for the FA Cup. But at first, Fleet Street mocked it and clubs accepted it with indifference. Before the competition gained major traction in 1967, when the final moved to Wembley and became a single leg event, it underwent several format changes. Over the following few years, all 92 clubs competed, European spots were up for grabs, and it continued to grow. In contrast to the FA Cup, Football League teams from the lower divisions have competed in the League Cup final. Bringing us the complete, untold story, this book marks the competition's approaching 65th anniversary.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A father of two who lives in Berkshire, Rob Carless has written extensively about football and collaborated with former players on their autobiographies. Rob's books include the acclaimed Three Games in May: And a Twenty-Year Odyssey, which defined Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United. He has also written for Late Tackle and The Non-League Paper.
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Published: August 26, 2024
Price: £14.99
ISBN-10: 1801507406
ISBN 13: 978-1801507400
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm
Paperback: 352 pages
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