44BOOTS
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A collective who cover the history of European Football. Starting from 1969/70, we revisit the glory days of all the top leagues and European competitions. Ready for a journey back to the 'good old days'? Join us...
Our latest podcast episode is out now! This week we look at how in 1970 Helmut Schön turned conflict into chemistry to manage the rivalry between Uwe Seeler and Gerd Müller. open.spotify.com/episode/32WZ...
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our latest podcast episode is out now! This week we look at how in 1970 Helmut Schön turned conflict into chemistry to manage the rivalry between Uwe Seeler and Gerd Müller. open.spotify.com/episode/32WZ...
The 2nd edition of our first book is out NOW! Fully updated and expanded with extra leagues. www.amazon.co.uk/44Boots-Comp...
November 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The 2nd edition of our first book is out NOW! Fully updated and expanded with extra leagues. www.amazon.co.uk/44Boots-Comp...
Hans-Joachim Andree appearing for #BVB Borussia #Dortmund 1970-71 #Bundesliga season. He could probably feel the crowd's breath on the back of his neck!
October 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hans-Joachim Andree appearing for #BVB Borussia #Dortmund 1970-71 #Bundesliga season. He could probably feel the crowd's breath on the back of his neck!
Horst Witzler came in at the start of the 1970-71 #Bundesliga season as #BVB Borussia #Dortmund trainer to replace Hermann Lindemann.
October 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Horst Witzler came in at the start of the 1970-71 #Bundesliga season as #BVB Borussia #Dortmund trainer to replace Hermann Lindemann.
Borussia #Dortmund squad 1970-71 #Bundesliga season. #BVB once again experienced a poor year finishing just two points above the relegation places.
October 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Borussia #Dortmund squad 1970-71 #Bundesliga season. #BVB once again experienced a poor year finishing just two points above the relegation places.
#Arsenal faced #Lazio in the 1st round of the 1970-71 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. They were 2-0 up in the 1st leg in Rome before two late goals from Giorgio #Chinaglia levelled it at 2-2.
October 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
#Arsenal faced #Lazio in the 1st round of the 1970-71 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. They were 2-0 up in the 1st leg in Rome before two late goals from Giorgio #Chinaglia levelled it at 2-2.
The 1st round of the 1970-71 Fairs Cup pitted #Inter against #Newcastle United. A 1-1 draw in the 1st leg at the San Siro was followed by a 2-0 win for the Magpies in the return. Here Wyn Davies heads home the second goal at St James' Park. #NUFC
October 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The 1st round of the 1970-71 Fairs Cup pitted #Inter against #Newcastle United. A 1-1 draw in the 1st leg at the San Siro was followed by a 2-0 win for the Magpies in the return. Here Wyn Davies heads home the second goal at St James' Park. #NUFC
The 1st round of the 1970-71 Fairs Cup pitted #Inter against #Newcastle United. A 1-1 draw in the 1st leg at the San Siro was followed by a 2-0 win for the Magpies in the return. Inter goalkeeper Ludo Vieri was sent off in the 1st half for apparently striking the referee in a melee!
October 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The 1st round of the 1970-71 Fairs Cup pitted #Inter against #Newcastle United. A 1-1 draw in the 1st leg at the San Siro was followed by a 2-0 win for the Magpies in the return. Inter goalkeeper Ludo Vieri was sent off in the 1st half for apparently striking the referee in a melee!
The 1st round of the Fairs Cup pitted #Inter against #Newcastle United. A 1-1 draw in the 1st leg at the San Siro set up the 2nd leg nicely at St James' Park at the end of September 1970.
October 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The 1st round of the Fairs Cup pitted #Inter against #Newcastle United. A 1-1 draw in the 1st leg at the San Siro set up the 2nd leg nicely at St James' Park at the end of September 1970.
Despite leading them to the #SerieA title in 1969, #Fiorentina sacked coach Bruno Pesaola after their 2-1 defeat to #Juventus on matchday 15 of the 1970-71 season with the Viola just two points off the bottom of the table. He was replaced by Oronzo Pugliese.
October 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Despite leading them to the #SerieA title in 1969, #Fiorentina sacked coach Bruno Pesaola after their 2-1 defeat to #Juventus on matchday 15 of the 1970-71 season with the Viola just two points off the bottom of the table. He was replaced by Oronzo Pugliese.
#Fiorentina signed striker Alessandro Vitali prior to the 1970-71 #SerieA season after he had impressed with 16 goals at #Vicenza the previous season. He struggled, scored just 6 goals for the Viola in the league, and was sold at the end of the campaign.
October 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#Fiorentina signed striker Alessandro Vitali prior to the 1970-71 #SerieA season after he had impressed with 16 goals at #Vicenza the previous season. He struggled, scored just 6 goals for the Viola in the league, and was sold at the end of the campaign.
#Fiorentina 1970-71 #SerieA season. The Viola, champions in 1969 would suffer an abysmal season and only avoid relegation courtesy of goal difference!
October 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
#Fiorentina 1970-71 #SerieA season. The Viola, champions in 1969 would suffer an abysmal season and only avoid relegation courtesy of goal difference!
The first round of the 1970-71 #EuropeanCup pitted East German champions Carl Zeiss #Jena against Turkish league winners #Fenerbahce. The Germans claimed a 4-0 away win in the 1st leg in Istanbul to take control of the tie. They won 5-0 on aggregate. Here Vogel is denied by Turkish goalkeeper Datcu.
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The first round of the 1970-71 #EuropeanCup pitted East German champions Carl Zeiss #Jena against Turkish league winners #Fenerbahce. The Germans claimed a 4-0 away win in the 1st leg in Istanbul to take control of the tie. They won 5-0 on aggregate. Here Vogel is denied by Turkish goalkeeper Datcu.
The first round of the 1970-71 #EuropeanCup pitted East German champions Carl Zeiss #Jena against Turkish league winners #Fenerbahce. The Germans claimed a 4-0 away win in the 1st leg in Istanbul to take control of the tie.
October 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The first round of the 1970-71 #EuropeanCup pitted East German champions Carl Zeiss #Jena against Turkish league winners #Fenerbahce. The Germans claimed a 4-0 away win in the 1st leg in Istanbul to take control of the tie.
The first round of the 1970-71 #EuropeanCup pitted East German champions Carl Zeiss #Jena against Turkish league winners #Fenerbahce. The Germans claimed a 4-0 away win in the 1st leg in Istanbul to take control of the tie. They won 5-0 on aggregate.
October 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The first round of the 1970-71 #EuropeanCup pitted East German champions Carl Zeiss #Jena against Turkish league winners #Fenerbahce. The Germans claimed a 4-0 away win in the 1st leg in Istanbul to take control of the tie. They won 5-0 on aggregate.
Juan Manuel Asensi was a summer 1970 signing at FC #Barcelona from Elche. The midfielder cost 80 million pesetas and made 16 appearances in his debut season scoring once.
October 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Juan Manuel Asensi was a summer 1970 signing at FC #Barcelona from Elche. The midfielder cost 80 million pesetas and made 16 appearances in his debut season scoring once.
After a season of turmoil on the coaching bench during 1969-70, Englishman Vic Buckingham provided the necessary stability for FC #Barcelona as trainer during the 1970-71 #LaLiga season. #Barca #FCB
October 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
After a season of turmoil on the coaching bench during 1969-70, Englishman Vic Buckingham provided the necessary stability for FC #Barcelona as trainer during the 1970-71 #LaLiga season. #Barca #FCB
FC #Barcelona 1970-71 #LaLiga season. The Blaugrana were involved in an epic battle for the title, but would ultimately fall agonisingly short. #Barca #FCB
October 1, 2025 at 6:32 AM
FC #Barcelona 1970-71 #LaLiga season. The Blaugrana were involved in an epic battle for the title, but would ultimately fall agonisingly short. #Barca #FCB
