Dalglish, Francis, Robertson and Kennedy. Not a group of solicitors, but a list of players who scored winners in European Cup finals between 1978 and 1981. A time when English clubs ruled Europe. After Liverpool’s 1977 triumph, four 1-0 wins continued England’s continental dominance. Yet there was more to come.
The name of Peter Withe would soon be added to this merry band of players. But there is a lot of ground to cover before we arrive at the right boot/shin of the England centre forward at the De Kuip, Rotterdam. Someone has kindly covered the story of Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup glory before. However, a recap may be useful.
