Under the Floodlights Sixty Years of the Football League Cup

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Under the Floodlights!:Sixty Years of the Football League CupBy Rob Carless A fascinating history of the League Cup, Under the Floodlights! tells the tale of the competition's 64-y ear existence through the contributions of those who were there, including players, fans, managers, journalists, and match officials. The competition's creators proposed to hold midweek cup matches under floodlights in 1960 as a replacement for the FA Cup. But at first, Fleet Street mocked it and clubs accepted it with indifference. Before the competition gained major traction in 1967, when the final moved to Wembley and became a single leg event, it underwent several format changes. Over the following few years, all 92 clubs competed, European spots were up for grabs, and it continued to grow. In contrast to the FA Cup, Football League teams from the lower divisions have competed in the League Cup final. Bringing us the complete, untold story, this book marks the competition's approaching 65th anniversary. ABOUT THE AUTHORA father of two who lives in Berkshire, Rob Carless has written extensively about football and collaborated with former players on their autobiographies. Rob's books include the acclaimed Three Games in May: And a Twenty-Year Odyssey, which defined Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United. He has also written for Late Tackle and The Non-League Paper. Publisher: Pitch Publishing LtdPublished: August 26, 2024Price: £14.99ISBN-10: 1801507406ISBN 13: 978-1801507400Dimensions: 216mm x 138mmPaperback: 352 pages Show more