1978
The Birth of Moneyed Modern Football
by Ryan Foley
1978: The Emergence of Wealth Modern Football presents a riveting narrative of a year where tradition met transformation, chaos transformed into brilliance, and groundbreaking ideas confronted established norms. This narrative unfolds through two extraordinary matches: one marred by brutality and the other celebrated as a historic triumph. Yet, it is equally about the myriad events that transpired in the interim. Maverick stars, revered trailblazers, famed managers, legendary trophy-winning sides, apocalyptic showdowns, and developments that transformed the essence of the game are all present: from Britain’s first black footballing icons to the signing of World Cup-winning Argentineans, from England’s TV channels competing for match rights to the European Economic Community declaring that footballers could play in any of the nine member countries they desired. 1978 marked the beginning of a transformative era, as football began its journey towards becoming the worldwide powerhouse it is now.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ryan Foley has been a professional writer and editor for almost three decades. He spent the first seven years of his career as an award-winning sports editor and writer for various newspapers in the New England area and then five years as a magazine editor. Since then, he has dabbled in public relations and marketing for several companies. Additionally, he was a freelance music journalist for more than a decade. This is his second book.
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Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
Published: March 31, 2025
Price: £14.25
Paperback: 329 pages
ISBN-10 : 1801509263
ISBN-13 : 9781801509268
Dimensions: 216 x 138 (mm)
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