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Amateurs and professionals are pitted against each other in the FA Cup - and sometimes the impossible happens. This book records the upsets and drama as David slays Goliath on the football field. Colchester United v Leeds, Altrincham v Spurs, Sutton Utd v Coventry City, Kidderminster Harriers, Blyth Spartans and Wycombe Wanderers - just a few of the FA Cup memories highlighted in this book in which the underdogs have against all the odds overcome more celebrated opponents and set themselves on a path to glory. Other stories revealed include: Sutton United's goalkeeper having to fulfil his day job and drive his team-mates to the ground in a bus; the fireman who scored two goals before going back on call at the end of the game; and the bricklayer who had to borrow his mate's boots five minutes before kick-off.
This book investigates the phenomenon of the 'giant killing' in the FA Cup, exploring how amateur and lower-league teams overcome professional giants against overwhelming odds. Author Geoff Tibballs compiles historical accounts and personal anecdotes to document the tactical, psychological, and logistical factors that allow underdogs to succeed in one of football's most prestigious knockout competitions. The work serves as a record of the sport's capacity for unpredictability and the human stories behind these historic upsets.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a focused, anecdotal history intended for football enthusiasts interested in the lore of the FA Cup. The framing suggests an accessible collection of stories that highlights the human element of the sport rather than a dense statistical analysis.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1994-11-03
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0002184818
ISBN-13:
9780002184816
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