Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors
The Republic of Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Qualifying Campaign
Seiten
2025
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
9781836801832 (ISBN)
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
9781836801832 (ISBN)
Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors chronicles Ireland’s infamous 1982 World Cup qualification campaign, while painting a vivid picture of 80s Ireland. It ponders how a golden generation of Irish players might have fared had they qualified and the potential impact on manager Eoin Hand’s career and on the broader Irish game.
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 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.
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 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.
Paul Little is an Irish freelance football writer turned author who has worked in sports broadcasting and written for a number of publications, including Football 365 and, more recently, the Irish Daily Star, where he spent several seasons covering European football. Building on his widely acclaimed 2022 debut In the Shadow of Benbulben: Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers, Paul is determined to relay more folklore and stories from the beautiful game’s long history in Ireland.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 14.05.2025 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hove |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 144 x 222 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sport ► Ballsport ► Fußball |
| ISBN-13 | 9781836801832 / 9781836801832 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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