ENGLISH football surrendered to mob rule by deciding not to apply for re-admission to European club competitions. The move followed hooliganism at the European Championships in Germany and a season of trouble on the terraces in England.
Blackburn Rovers manager Don Mackay revealed he nearly quit the game because of the thugs and the attitude of authorities and the media.
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