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2 unusual facts about Geoffrey Green


Geoffrey Green

Weigh the method of Matthews arch rival in the 1950s, Sir Tom Finney's expansive coverage of wide-spaces on the field "To watch him show the ball to opponents, then whip it away as he weaves and changes pace, is to experience artistry at its highest level."

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On the architect of England's victory Sir Alf Ramsey: "Given to doctrinaire, puritanical, even apparently humourless, he has nonetheless dedicated himself to one end – victory. A lone wolf, he yet managed to build up a team spirit among his men unknown before in any international squad."



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