EPISODE · May 14, 2017 · 34 MIN
"Diamonds, Dynamos & Devils"
from Chelsea FanCast
We interviewed friend of the show, Tim Rolls, about his forthcoming book on 'Docherty's Diamonds' - "Diamonds, Dynamos & Devils" on the Chelsea FanCast.Tim discussed his reasons for writing the book and explained his passion and fascination for the young team forged by Tommy Docherty in the mid-1960's, a team which won the League Cup in 1965 and included Chelsea players such as Peter Bonetti, Ron 'Chopper' Harris, Peter Osgood, Bobby Tambling, Barry Bridges and Terry Venables.As well as recalling some of the great players, Tim discussed the famous victories and the numbing defeats; Stamford Bridge – the crowds, the atmosphere, the new West Stand, The Shed and the controversies, the rows and the fall-outs – Blackpool, Roma, Bermuda and many more.Tim also revealed the details of his recent interview with Tommy Docherty and his love for Chelsea, still going strong even in his 90's,Judging by this interview, Tim's book promises to be a cracking read and will be more than worth its place in a long line... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We interviewed friend of the show, Tim Rolls, about his forthcoming book on 'Docherty's Diamonds' - "Diamonds, Dynamos & Devils" on the Chelsea FanCast.Tim discussed his reasons for writing the book and explained his passion and fascination for the young team forged by Tommy Docherty in the mid-1960's, a team which won the League Cup in 1965 and included Chelsea players such as Peter Bonetti, Ron 'Chopper' Harris, Peter Osgood, Bobby Tambling, Barry Bridges and Terry Venables.As well as recalling some of the great players, Tim discussed the famous victories and the numbing defeats; Stamford Bridge – the crowds, the atmosphere, the new West Stand, The Shed and the controversies, the rows and the fall-outs – Blackpool, Roma, Bermuda and many more.Tim also revealed the details of his recent interview with Tommy Docherty and his love for Chelsea, still going strong even in his 90's,Judging by this interview, Tim's book promises to be a cracking read and will be more than worth its place in a long line... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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