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Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors: The Republic of Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Qualifying Campaign

By (author) Paul Little

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Tells the definitive story of Irelandâ€™s infamous 1982 World Cup qualification campaign, while painting a vivid picture of 1980s Ireland through the eyes of a young football fan. By writer Paul Little, author of the widely acclaimed In the Shadow of Benbulben: Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers. Primarily written in the present tense to give a â€˜real-timeâ€™ feel to events, this riveting book: Draws on meticulous research of Irish newspapers and TV to bring to life all eight of the Republic of Irelandâ€™s 1982 World Cup qualifying matches Discusses how Eoin Hand took over from John Giles as Ireland manager after the first qualifier in Cyprus Covers the build-up to games in detail, from the squad announcements to the starting 11 on the day, including the pre- and post-match thoughts of many of those involved Describes matches in the present tense to convey a sense of immediacy Features the authorâ€™s childhood memories of life in Dublin in the early 1980s â€“ the games children played, home life and what was on TV â€“ with Irish and world news providing a backdrop to the qualifying campaign Finishes with a â€˜what ifâ€™ chapter considering what might have happened had Ireland qualified for the 1982 World Cup, including the thoughts of Eoin Hand himself Perfect for all nostalgia-lovers and fans of Irish football, this book transports you back to a depressed 1980s Ireland and a troubled world where football dreams offered a thrilling escape.

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