Alf Ramsey

Observer picture archive Observer archive - Alf Ramsey, 28 October 1962

Following Ramsey’s appointment as England football manager, John Arlott explained why it was the ideal appointment, Arthur Hopcraft reported on Everton vs Ramsey’s Ipswich Town, and Ray Green photographed the man and the match.

Published: 28 Oct 2018

Heroes and villains: Sir Alf Ramsey

The World-Cup winning England manager is widely revered. But, says eminent historian Frank McLynn he was a humourless bore and stifling tactician whose reputation rests on a single undeserved triumph.

Published: 2 Oct 2005

Interview: Nobby Stiles

England's 1966 midfield enforcer recalls how Sir Alf Ramsey's loyalty kept his World Cup alive and tells Jim White why he is desperate to see the achievements of that squad equalled.

Published: 28 May 2002

Wembley statue for Ramsey and Moore

The construction of a joint statue to honour Sir Alf Ramsey and Bobby Moore at the new national stadium is being considered by the Football Association.

Published: 12:38 AM

Sir Alf Ramsey

Sir Alf Ramsey, distinguished footballer and still more distinguished manager, who took England to their only World Cup final victory in 1966 at Wembley, where a Geoff Hurst hat-trick and a still hotly disputed goal defeated West Germany, has died aged 79. Though he would win so many honours both as player and manager, he came curiously late to the game, turning professional with Southampton only when he was 24.

Published: 8:10 AM
The players' manager who brought England the World Cup in that glorious summer of '66

Published: 5:36 AM
A man with no equal

Published: 3:39 AM

Sir Alf Ramsey

Sir Alf Ramsey, distinguished footballer and still more distinguished manager, who took England to their only World Cup final victory in 1966 at Wembley, where a Geoff Hurst hat-trick and a still hotly disputed goal defeated West Germany, has died aged 79. Though he would win so many honours both as player and manager, he came curiously late to the game, turning professional with Southampton only when he was 24.

Published: 12:13 PM
World Cup-winning Sir Alf dies

Published: 3:47 AM
Loyal inspiration behind England's finest hour

Published: 3:34 AM