Late December Back in '63: The Boxing Day Football Went Goal Crazy

by Ian Davidson

Late December Back in '63 tells the story of an unforgettable day in top-flight English football--when 66 goals were netted in just ten fixtures on Boxing Day 1963. The author brings each match to life through archive reports and images, exploring how such a staggering tally of goals was scored. This was the age of attacking formations, just before the era of more defensive disciplines, but what other factors were at play? The book examines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785316842
• ISBN13: 9781785316845
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.6"