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| Bobby Robson 1981 UEFA Cup |
Some of the unpublished posts from this blog have been turned into a two-volume book: The Multiverse of the Beautiful Game: National Teams of Pure Fantasy.
Volume 1 takes you back in time and asks the questions every football fan has dreamed about. What if Brazil had a more beautiful team in 1982 — would they have cruised to the title? What if the United Kingdom could send its team to the 1970 World Cup? I believe they would have been the strongest side on earth. What if Argentina had fielded both Omar Sivori and Alfredo Di Stéfano together in 1958? What if Johan Cruyff had lined up alongside Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard? What if Eusébio had played for Brazil? And that's only scratching the surface — Volume 1 is packed with legendary "what ifs" that will keep you turning pages.
Volume 2 brings the fantasy closer to home. What if England had Michael Olise, Erling Haaland and others in 2026 — could they go all the way? What if Yugoslavia had gone to the World Cup in 2018? What if the United States could select more players in 2010? It would be the greatest American side ever. And what if Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had actually played for the same national team in 2006? It could have happened — if the soccer gods had smiled on us.
Some of the unpublished posts from this blog have been turned into a two-volume book: The Multiverse of the Beautiful Game: National Teams of Pure Fantasy.
Volume 1 takes you back in time and asks the questions every football fan has dreamed about. What if Brazil had a more beautiful team in 1982 — would they have cruised to the title? What if the United Kingdom could send its team to the 1970 World Cup? I believe they would have been the strongest side on earth. What if Argentina had fielded both Omar Sivori and Alfredo Di Stéfano together in 1958? What if Johan Cruyff had lined up alongside Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard? What if Eusébio had played for Brazil? And that's only scratching the surface — Volume 1 is packed with legendary "what ifs" that will keep you turning pages.
Volume 2 brings the fantasy closer to home. What if England had Michael Olise, Erling Haaland and others in 2026 — could they go all the way? What if Yugoslavia had gone to the World Cup in 2018? What if the United States could select more players in 2010? It would be the greatest American side ever. And what if Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had actually played for the same national team in 2006? It could have happened — if the soccer gods had smiled on us.
Please also see my All-Time World Cup Team Index.
Ipswich Greatest All-Time Team
All-Time Team under Bobby Robson(Club only)
Manchester United All-Time Team Under Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United All-Time Team Under Sir Matt Busby
Arsenal All-Time Team Under Arsene Wenger
In 1968, Bobby Robson was sacked by Fulham. His managerial career seemed to be over. He was married with a young famiy. He was without money and out of job. Then, Ipswich Town gave him a chance in 1969. He would repay them by turning the tiny club into one of the best in England. Ipswich won the FA Cup in 1979 and then, the UEFA Cup in 1981.
Under Robson's 13 year-spell at Portman Road, he built the foundation of his successes through his academy. It produced players such as Mick Mills, Alan Brazil, Trevor Whymark, Brian Talbot, John Wark, Terry Butcher, George Burley, Mick Mills, Colin Viljoen, Kevin Beattie, and Eric Gates. He only bought 14 players during his reign at Ipswich Town, including Allan Hunter, Paul Mariner, David Johnson and Bryan Hamilton. Arnold Muhren and Frans Thijssen also arrived from Holland in an era where few foreigners played in England.
Ipswich Greatest All-Time Team
All-Time Team under Bobby Robson(Club only)
Manchester United All-Time Team Under Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United All-Time Team Under Sir Matt Busby
Arsenal All-Time Team Under Arsene Wenger
In 1968, Bobby Robson was sacked by Fulham. His managerial career seemed to be over. He was married with a young famiy. He was without money and out of job. Then, Ipswich Town gave him a chance in 1969. He would repay them by turning the tiny club into one of the best in England. Ipswich won the FA Cup in 1979 and then, the UEFA Cup in 1981.
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| 1978 FA Cup |
Under Robson's 13 year-spell at Portman Road, he built the foundation of his successes through his academy. It produced players such as Mick Mills, Alan Brazil, Trevor Whymark, Brian Talbot, John Wark, Terry Butcher, George Burley, Mick Mills, Colin Viljoen, Kevin Beattie, and Eric Gates. He only bought 14 players during his reign at Ipswich Town, including Allan Hunter, Paul Mariner, David Johnson and Bryan Hamilton. Arnold Muhren and Frans Thijssen also arrived from Holland in an era where few foreigners played in England.
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| Ipswich 1980-81 |
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