The Texaco Cup - Derby County 1971-72
Product ID: 544295636
Desertcart purchases this item on your behalf and handles shipping, customs, and support to Senegal.
The 1971-72 Texaco Cup was a tournament that saw Derby County claim the silverware in a thrilling campaign. The Rams faced opposition from England and Scotland, scoring 17 goals in their eight games, including a 8-5 aggregate win against Dundee United and a 4-2 comeback against Newcastle United. The final saw Derby edge out Airdrieonians 2-1 on aggregate thanks to goals from Alan Hinton and debutant Roger Davies. The Texaco Cup was a precursor to Derby’s glorious season, as they went on to lift their first league title and qualify for the European Cup. It was a golden era for the club, masterminded by the legendary duo of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor. This book tells the story of Derby’s journey to the Texaco Cup glory, Review: Brings back memories! - A very good account of a long forgotten trophy which was well competed by the English and the Scottish teams from a time when this tournament actually meant something to supporters too. Review: All you need to know about another trophy - Following the format of previous 'shorts', this one looks at Derby's 9 matches in the 1971-72 Texaco Cup tournament. Excellent as always. Where is the trophy today?
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,101,959 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,181 in British Football Clubs 4,672 in Football Clubs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 4 Reviews |
J**N
Brings back memories!
A very good account of a long forgotten trophy which was well competed by the English and the Scottish teams from a time when this tournament actually meant something to supporters too.
J**E
All you need to know about another trophy
Following the format of previous 'shorts', this one looks at Derby's 9 matches in the 1971-72 Texaco Cup tournament. Excellent as always. Where is the trophy today?
Trustpilot
2 months ago
2 weeks ago