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by Rob Hadgraft (2004) Paperback 234x156mm
160 pages. Illustrated
ISBN: 1-874287-94-5
£11.99
The hardback is out of print
"Fascinating ... Ted Drake set out to change the ethos of a club that had always been known for its showbusiness connections and faintly shambolic air." The Times.
CONTENTS:
Preface, by Derek Fowlds
Introduction: The Penalty-Kick that made History
1. Foundations (1905-52)
2. Drake Takes the Helm (May 1952 – June 1954)
3. The Lull Before the Storm (August-September 1954)
4. Falling off the Pace (October-November 1954)
5. The Marvels of Muddy Molineux (December 1954)
6. Mounting a Serious Challenge (January-February 1955)
7. To the Top of the Pile (March 1955)
8. The Glorious Finale: Nuts in the Boardroom (April 1955)
9. How the Mighty Fell (Post-1955)
Seasonal Summaries