If I Hadn't Seen Such Riches
Manchester United's 1991 Cup Winners' Cup Triumph
Published on 11. May 2026
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-83680-304-1 (ISBN)
Description
If I Hadn't Seen Such Riches chronicles Manchester United's dramatic 1990/91 European Cup Winners' Cup adventure, weaving in the culture, economics and vibrant music scene of the time. After the Three Lions' heroics at Italia 90 captured the nation's hearts, it was time for English clubs to return to European competition after five years in the wilderness. In the wake of an era marred by rampant hooliganism, dwindling attendances and crumbling facilities, English football boomed. FA Cup success in 1990 bought Alex Ferguson time, but it was by no means a given that he would become the legendary figure and knight we know today. United, pioneers of European football in the late 50s, once more flew the flag for England. The intrepid Reds, competing in the quirky and much-loved Cup Winners' Cup, travelled to Hungary, Wales, France and Poland en route to an unforgettable rain-soaked night in Rotterdam. This is the definitive account of a pivotal campaign that laid the foundations for unprecedented success.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83680-304-1 (9781836803041)
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Person
Daniel Williamson, who lives in Sale, Greater Manchester, attended the victory parade the day after the Cup Winners' Cup triumph and watched his first match at Old Trafford three months later, in August 1991. If I Hadn't Seen Such Riches is his fourth book, following Blue & Gold Passion: A History of Boca Juniors, When Two Worlds Collide: The Intercontinental Cup Years and Phenomenon: The Incredible Career of Brazil's Ronaldo.