PRESTON NORTH END

West Ham v Preston North End 1964 FA Cup Final

The 1964 FA Cup Final is rightly remembered as one of the most dramatic finals ever witnessed. Ron Greenwood’s up-and-coming Hammers were hot favourites, but Second Division Preston North End came close to producing another major upset in what has been described as truly a ‘titanic battle’ beneath the Twin Towers.

Forty one years after West Ham United’s last FA Cup final appearance in the inaugural ‘White Horse’ final at Wembley, confidence was high, as they looked to take the famous trophy back to Upton Park for the very first time in their history, with recently voted ‘Footballer of the Year’ Bobby Moore leading the Hammers’ charge for glory.

Twice the Hammers’ came from behind before the winner was eventually struck deep in injury time. John Sissons netted West Ham’s first as latched onto Johnny Byrne’s return pass shortly after Preston’s opener, and Geoff Hurst rose to head home the second equaliser, which not for the first time at the famous stadium, he would see his goal bound strike hit the underside of the cross-bar before crossing the line. But it was Ronnie Boyce who sealed the victory when he met Peter Brabrook’s cross with great aplomb to send the Hammers’ fans into raptures.

Take a step-back in time with this specially produced DVD that brings back to life this historic match, which also features the original commentary and post match interviews with Bobby Moore, Ronnie Boyce and Ron Greenwood as they reflect on a momentous victory.

Preston North End Football Newspaper Book

Capture the history and greatest moments of ‘Preston North End’ through the newspapers, as written at the time.

Starting with coverage of Preston’s 1913 defeat of Blackpool to become Division 2 Champions, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century.

Top early stories include beating Aston Villa 6-1 in 1920, the 4-0 defeat of Liverpool in 1952, and the 8-0 thrashing of Birmingham in 1958.

Relive the glory of the Cup clashes including the 1922 FA Cup Final’s of 1922, 1937, 1954, 1964 and of course the historic final vs Huddersfield, in 1938 when Preston won the FA Cup.

Read about the last game of the 1953 season when despite beating Derby, Preston were pipped to the League title by Arsenal on goal difference.

Read also about Ton Finney’s last game in 1960, Nobby Stiles signing for £20,000 in 1973 and appointment as Manager in 1977.

Not forgetting more recent coverage, Champions of Division 3 in 1996, Division 2 in 2000 and the heart wrenching play off finals of the last few years.

Newspaper coverage continues right up to last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Preston North End fans.