Hardcover with Dust Jacket both in very good condition
Woodward, Currie, and the
Magic of Bramall Lane
Sheffield United experienced immense success during the 1970s, a decade that continues to resonate with devoted Blades supporters. Returning to the top flight in May 1971, United’s promotion campaign was nothing short of dramatic—a mixture of grit, daring football, and moments of pure elation. The team didn’t simply settle for survival in the First Division; they stormed the league, brushing aside the likes of Leeds, Everton, and Arsenal, and even topped the table by October.
The dynamic partnership of Woodward and Currie became legendary, illuminating Bramall Lane with their skill and vision. Yet, beneath the surface, change was afoot. By the end of 1973, John Harris had vacated the manager’s office, and a sense of transition gripped the club. The promise of glory was tantalisingly close; United narrowly missed out on the league title and a coveted spot in European competition at the end of the 1974–75 season. August 1975 brought the opening of the new South Stand, transforming Bramall Lane into a four-sided football fortress. But this progress came at a heavy price.
The financial strain of the new development soon took its toll, and a rapid decline set in. By the close of the decade, despite several changes in management, United had slipped down to the Third Division. Nick Udall’s book revisits these highs and lows, offering vivid accounts of the thirty most memorable games and insightful profiles of the era’s key players. The narrative captures not only the heady days of United’s ascendancy but also the harsh realities of football’s cyclical nature, making it essential reading for any Blades fan or student of football history.
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Publisher: D B Publishing
Published: April 1, 2011
Price: £17.50
Paperback: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1859838618
ISBN-13: 978-1859838617
Dimensions: 171 x 241 (mm)
