1960s

Chapter 46 – Former disappeared penyes

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In the previous chapter, an old penya that no longer exists was mentioned: Lo Vilot, from the town of Almacelles. Regarding this former penya, there is a book about the town’s history, economy and society titled “Almacelles, visió d’un poble”, which was published in 1970 by the Penya Barcelonista “Lo Vilot”. In this book there … Read more

Chapter 45 – And then came the 1960s…

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If the 1950s ended with the controversy between “Herreristas” and “Kubalistas” and the end of Helenio Herrera’s era, the 1960-61 season seemed to begin with apparent calm, even though the rumours were still rife. That season, the board entrusted the position to an experienced Serbian coach, Ljubisa Brocic, with Enrique Orizaola as his assistant. Despite … Read more