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Castleford Rugby League Twentieth Century History

Castleford Rugby League Twentieth Century History

Ref No: 9780752418957

Details: Author: David Smart & Andrew Howard

Type: Books


Price: £11.99

Castleford Rugby League Club holds a special place in the hearts of people from this small West Yorkshire community. This is an appeal that has spread its boundaries over the years as the club has developed in stature. Having emerged from a period of limited success through the forties and fifties, the club established itself amongst the game's elite in the sixties and has maintained that lofty position ever since. Without the financial resources of some of the bigger clubs, Castleford have been able to compete with their wealthier rivals via astute tactical management. This was achieved initially through the careful nurturing of high-quality local talent, and latterly by shrew purchasing of players from both home and abroad. The rentention of top-flight league status has been complemented by the taste of cup success, and this book recalls in particular those memorable days at Wembley, starting with Castleford's first visit back in 1935. The double triumphs of 1969 and 1970 are highlighted, as is the nail-biting climax to the 1986 final and the recent magnificent Regal Trophy victory over the cup kings of Wigan. Chronicling the club's progress from the early days of the 1920s to the Super League and Challenge Cup near misses of 1999, this enthralling book takes you through the colourful story of Castleford Rugby League Club in the twentieth century. Written by David Smart, the editor of Castleford's official matchday programme for the past twelve years, with valued assistance from Rugby League photographer Andrew Howard, this definitive history of 'Cas' contains over 200 images and captions. It captures a memorable seventy-five-year heritage and will fascinate the club's many followers and rugby fans everywhere.


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