We Led in Munich

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This exhilarating underdog story brings you the inside track on Raith Rovers’ magical 1995 UEFA Cup journey, revealed by players, staff and fans. It captures highs and lows of a historic European cup run culminating in a match against Bayern Munich. Follow this small Scottish side as it punches above its weight to take on Europe’s finest. Uplifting untold story of Raith Rovers’ magical 1995 UEFA Cup journey, revealed through exclusive interviews with players, management and fans. Perfect for Raith Rovers fans and anyone who loves Scottish football or simply a heart-warming underdog story. Join this small Scottish side on an unforgettable journey as it punches above its weight to take on Europe’s finest. This enthralling book includes: The highs and lows of a historic European cup run culminating in a match against Bayern Munich The Kirkcaldy club winning the Scottish League Cup to qualify for Europe for the first time in its history The team’s adventures in the exposed rocky outcrop of Toftir Stadium in the Faroe Islands, via the picturesque Icelandic town of Akranes to the Olympic Stadium in Munich Interviews with players and management from the Raith Rovers UEFA Cup squad of 1995, including former internationals Colin Cameron, Stephen Crawford, Jimmy Nicholl, Danny Lennon and Tony Rougier Insight from Raith Rovers’ opponents, including an interview with the former Faroe Islands international player and current manager of the women’s national side, John Petersen An interview with former Scotland international and former Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray The views and memories of journalists who travelled to the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Munich Meticulously researched using source material from the 1990s, including extensive newspaper and television coverage, this is the ultimate underdog football story of how an unheralded Scottish team gave one of Europe’s greatest clubs the fright of its life.

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Pagina's: 288, Hardcover, Pitch Publishing