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DERBY COUNTY:
CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND 1971-72 & 1974-75

by Edward Giles (2005) Hardback 240x159mm
320 pages. Illustrated
ISBN 1-874287-98-8
£18.99

"Nobdy crams in a fact quite like Eddie Giles ... there tends to be a nugget in even the briefest phrase. As a work of reference, it is admirable. Let Giles guide you through the great days. He is a good judge, because he cares. This is a significant addition to the considerable body of Derby County literature." Derby Evening Telegraph.

"Giles certainly knows his subject and has managed to cram in every last snippet of information ... full of interesting facts ... This book is one for collectors rather than casual readers." Ramzone.

CONTENTS:
Foreword by Roy McFarland
1. From Hartlepool to Derby via Scotch Corner
2. Boro unrest amid Clough’s Glut of Goals
3. Rams’ Rebuilding off to a False Start
4. Perseverance pays off with Mackay coup
5. Promotion! and memorable League Cup nights
6. Spurred to Success, but barred from Europe
7. What they did not want was Watney win
8. Champions in Season of Three Trophies
9. Twist in the Tale of Two Moores
10. Contract distractions after record transfer
11. Epic FA Cup replay and European semi-final
12. Warnings, Discord and Temptations
13. Resignations spark Players’ Rebellion
14. End of Protest after Boardroom Siege
15. Two Riochs and three van Goghs
16. Francis Lee gives lift to another title
17. A Cup Clash of 18 Penalties
18. Real Dazzlers reach European Pinnacle
19. Dave Mackay’s Biggest Disappointment
20. The Vote of Confidence that never came
21. Hapless short reign of ‘an Apprentice’
22. No Taylor-made answer as problems mount
23. The Break-Up of a Big Friendship
Seasonal Summaries

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