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June 1977

As appeared in Rothman's Football Yearbook 1977-78 (8th year)

MacDonald and Jane's, London 1977.

June

1 Peter Barnes and John Deehan score in England's 2-1 win over Norway in the U-21 European Championship . . . Scotland beat N. Ireland 3-0 in the Home Championship . . . Four players are sent off in Sofia, where Bulgaria defeat Eire 2-1 in the World Cup. Greek referee, Zlatanos, dismisses Campbell and Martin from Eire, and Jeliazkoy and Borissov of Bulgaria after a brawl in the 80th minute ... Ipswich transfer-list Trevor Whymark, because the striker refuses to go on the club's close season tour to the USA. 'I wanted to give my back a complete rest, but the manager wouldn't agree' says the player.

3 Wales only draw at Belfast 1-1, and miss the opportunity of winning the Home Championship outright. Jack Taylor in his farewell game refuses a penalty claim by N. Ireland, and at the end of the match is rewarded with the shirt of Welsh skipper, Terry Yorath . . . Kevin Keegan signs for Hamburg in a £500,000 deal. It is a record for a British player, and Keegan's earnings will be higher than that of any English footballer ever. Bob Paisley, who was crowned 'Manager of the Year' by the Bell's Whisky panel of sportswriters says: 'I wouldn't play a man for England, if he is with a foreign club. We have to fight against this trend of losing our best players'. But Don Revie states that he would pick Keegan if he was available for
selection. In fact, the ex-Liverpool star's contract includes a clause which assures his release for World Cup and European Championship games.. . The FA sanctions advertising on the players' shirts. From the start of next season, players' shirts can bear the club emblem, the manufacturers' emblem and the name of the company within defined limits. TV companies are 'disturbed' by the news and express their concern over telecasting matches in the future.

4 Scotland retain the Home Championship by beating England at Wembley 2-1. McQueen scores late in the first -half and Dalglish makes it 2-0 in the 60th minute. A late Channon penalty completes the scoring. England have now lost four games this season, the last two within five days at Wembley! After the Scotland match, the crowd invaded the pitch, and carved it to pieces. Both goals - posts, cross-bars and nets - were dismantled and carried away in triumph. Ted Croker, FA Secretary, estimated the damage at around £18,000, and said: "The ground will be fenced in by November for the Italy match'.

5 David Peach is called into the England squad as a last minute replacement for injured Colin Todd ... W. Germany beat Argentina 3-1 in Buenos Aires.

7 Ray Wilkins is selected to play against Brazil, while Trevor Brooking is returning home from the tour to get treatment for a hamstring injury.

8 Good and bad news for England .. . First the bad - Italy beat Finland in Helsinki in the World Cup, and are leading Group Two of the Qualifying competition. The good - England, much improved, draw 0-0 at the Maracana Stadium with Brazil. Several English scoring chances are wasted in the first half, but in the second the home team are on top, and only 'man-of-the-match' Clemence saves England from defeat... QPR sign Dave Needham, the Notts Co. central defender for £90,000.

9 Frank McLintock is appointed as Leicester manager ... Kevin Keegan says that England must win by double figures in Luxembourg, and beat Italy by two or three goals at Wembley to qualify for the World Cup Finals.

10 Southport, fighting to be able to stay in the Football League, sell George Dewsnip to the American club, Fort Lauderdale Strikers for £11,000.

11 N. Ireland are beaten 1-0 in Iceland, and are practically out of the running for a place in the World Cup Finals. After the match Pat Jennings indicates that he would like to stay in the First Division and let Barry Daines take his place at Tottenham.

12 An early Pearson goal gives England an excellent start in Buenos Aires against Argentina, but Bertoni levels the score from a free-kick in the 16th minute - 1-1! Eight minutes from the end Trevor Cherry and Bertoni are sent-off by Uruguayan referee Ramon Barreto. Don Revie says: 'Trevor is the unluckiest player to be sent off. I was only 15 yards from the incident and saw it clearly. Trevor went for the ball, won it, then backed off. Bertoni turned and threw a punch which knocked out two of Cherry's front teeth'... West Germany and Brazil draw 1-1 in Rio. Fischer scores for the visitors, and Rivelino, playing in his 100th international gets the home team's goal four minutes from the end.

14 For the first time since he took over as manager, Don Revie selects an unchanged side against Uruguay in Montevideo.

15 The England tour ends with a goalless draw in Uruguay - the first time that a South American tour is completed without defeat... Scotland open their tour with a 4-2 win at Santiago against Chile ... Southport are helped by 'an unnamed benefactor' in their bid to keep going, and their application for re-election will be put in front of the League AGM.

16 Watford decide not to offer the post of manager to Bobby Moore. The Directors wish to engage someone with managerial experience, and chairman Elton John has to comply with their request.

17 Workington are voted out at the Football League AGM and Southern League club Wimbledon will be a Fourth Division club next season. They were founded in 1899, and their directors include Tony Greig the cricketer, and their President is Bernie Coleman. Manager Alien Batsford and his progressive young chairman Ron Noades deserve most of the credit for Wimbledon's elevation. Goalkeeper Dickie Guy says that most of the players will prefer to remain part-timers'. .. The League meeting refuse to sanction the Players Freedom Charter. Led by Sir Jack Scamp of Coventry, a group of Midland clubs manage to collect
15 votes against the proposals which failed to get the required three-quarter majority. Cliff Lloyd says: 'There is no room for negotiations now. It leaves us with no alternative but to put this to our members and we shall do whatever they decide'.

18 Another stormy game in Buenos Aires - Scotland draw 1-1 with Argentina, Pernia and Willie Johnston are sent off. Both goals are scored from penalties . .. Derek Dougan, PFA Chairman, accuses Jimmy Hill of sabotaging the players' freedom charter, but states that there will be no strike action initiated by his organization ... Bobby Moore confesses to be 'upset' over not getting the Watford job.

19 The President of the Argentinian FA, Dr. Alfredo Cantilo, apologizes for the 'disgraceful conduct' of some of their players against Scotland. He promises a full investigation.

20 Graham Taylor is the new manager of Watford. He is reputed to be offered a contract worth £25,000 per year, and his ex-club Lincoln is to be paid compensation . . . Orient signs Peter Kitchen of Doncaster for £40,000 . . . Nearly 63,000 - a USA record for a soccer match - see Pele score a liat-trick for 'Cosmos' against Tampa Bay.

21 Southampton sign Chris Nicholl from Aston Villa for £90.000 . .. Ronnie Allen, ex-West Brom. winger, returns to First Division management with his old club after eight years. Allen has worked in Portugal and Spain . . . Peterborough collect a club record £55,000 from Stoke for striker Dave Gregory . .. Brighton pay £100,000 for young Preston full-back, Mark Lawrenson.

22 In 'positively' the last match of this marathon season, Scotland are beaten 2-0 in Rio. Brazilian sub. Zico scores from a free-kick, and creates a second goal for Cerezo

24 The FA meeting decides not to allow shirt advertising, because of their commitments to the TV companies. Don Revie submits a short report on the South American tour.