Beautiful Bridesmaids Dressed in Oranje: Gary Thacker talks the Netherlands in 1974 and 1978

May 16, 2021, 11:30 PM

In the 1970s, the bright orange flame of the Netherlands scorched the football pitches of the world, reflecting the rebellious nature of a growing societal revolution, but never claimed the big prize. In his new book, Gary Thacker tells the story of these teams, how they thrilled, entertained and captured the zeitgeist despite missing out on the silverware. How did Dutch football get there and what happened next?