Kilmarnock: Champions of Scotland 1964-65

Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer)
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Author: Rob Hadgraft ISBN: 9781908495372
Publisher: Desert Island Books Publication: October 10, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Rob Hadgraft
ISBN: 9781908495372
Publisher: Desert Island Books
Publication: October 10, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English
One newspaper called it the most dramatic moment Scottish football had ever seen. In 1965, little Kilmarnock, never before champions, clinched the Scottish League title in astonishing circumstances, from under the noses of their chief rivals, and by the slimmest of margins on the seasons final day. Told through the eyes of players, supporters and contemporary newspaper reports, this is the full and detailed story of how a provincial underdog came good against bigger and richer city rivals. Its a heart-warming tale of an eternal bridesmaid finally taking centre-stage. Led by manager Willie Waddell, Kilmarnock spent the late 1950s and early 1960s challenging the supremacy of Scotlands Old Firm with impressive resolve. But they seemed doomed to always finish runners-up. Eventually, in the autumn of 1964, Waddell wearied of the struggle and announced he would be quitting the following summer. Could his loyal troops give him a send-off to remember by finally finishing top of the league? After a thrilling campaign, everything hinged on Killies unforgettable final game at Tynecastle, the home of mighty Hearts. The drama that unfolded that afternoon will never be forgotten by those who witnessed it. When the dust had settled, Kilmarnock were Champions of Scotland.
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One newspaper called it the most dramatic moment Scottish football had ever seen. In 1965, little Kilmarnock, never before champions, clinched the Scottish League title in astonishing circumstances, from under the noses of their chief rivals, and by the slimmest of margins on the seasons final day. Told through the eyes of players, supporters and contemporary newspaper reports, this is the full and detailed story of how a provincial underdog came good against bigger and richer city rivals. Its a heart-warming tale of an eternal bridesmaid finally taking centre-stage. Led by manager Willie Waddell, Kilmarnock spent the late 1950s and early 1960s challenging the supremacy of Scotlands Old Firm with impressive resolve. But they seemed doomed to always finish runners-up. Eventually, in the autumn of 1964, Waddell wearied of the struggle and announced he would be quitting the following summer. Could his loyal troops give him a send-off to remember by finally finishing top of the league? After a thrilling campaign, everything hinged on Killies unforgettable final game at Tynecastle, the home of mighty Hearts. The drama that unfolded that afternoon will never be forgotten by those who witnessed it. When the dust had settled, Kilmarnock were Champions of Scotland.

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