{"product_id":"9781801506632","title":"The Team that Could Have Been : The Rise and Fall of Crystal Palace's Team of the 80s by Stephen Brandt","description":"The Team that Could Have Been: The Rise and Fall of Crystal Palace's Team of the 80s looks back on a fascinating period for Palace, with meticulous research and supporter memories bringing the story to life.   Under the leadership of Malcolm Allison and assistant Terry Venables, the Croydon side embarked on a project - later dubbed the `Team of the Eighties' - to transform a mediocre side into one of the most glamorous in the land. As part of the transformation, Allison changed the club nickname from `The Glaziers' to `The Eagles', and the club colours from claret and blue to the red and blue vertical stripes we know today, to emulate Barcelona.   Set in a troubled area of London against a backdrop of racism, hooliganism, despair and a government working against its citizens, it's a story filled with colourful characters, cup runs and the hopes and dreams of a club punching above its weight for a short period of time.   This is the first-ever book on the extraordinary Team of the Eighties.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307275497845,"sku":"9781801506632","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781801506632.jpg?v=1762803387","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781801506632","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}