Get Ready For This

Get Ready For This: The Remarkable Rumbelows League Cup Era tells the enthralling story of one of English football’s most bizarre chapters.

Between the euphoria of Italia ’90 and the birth of the Premier League, English football enjoyed a brief but unforgettable spell when the game felt more carefree, funny – and far less polished. At the heart of it all was the Rumbelows League Cup.

Get Ready For This turns the spotlight on a unique and previously overlooked chapter of English football history. Inside you will find:

A gripping account of a transitional time in football between the afterglow of Italia ’90 and the dawn of the Premier League, when the game was rediscovering its fun and unpredictabilityUnforgettable stories and spectacles – from the surreal Trump Tower quarter-final draw to the Rumbelows Sprint Challenge – which bring to life the mayhem and magic that defined the competitionA compelling blend of humour and nostalgia: the book balances sharp research with wit and warmth, capturing both the absurdity and brilliance of early-90s footballRich context and background: the author gets up close and personal with broadcasters, producers, players and insiders to give readers an authentic feel for the time, while weaving in cultural touch points of the early 90sPerfect for football fans of any generation: for older readers the book revives countless treasured memories, for younger ones it opens a window on to a fascinating pre-Premier League world.