We Led in Munich: The Unlikely Adventures of Raith Rovers in Europe

Uplifting untold story of Raith Rovers magical 1995 UEFA Cup journey, revealed through exclusive interviews with players, management and fans.

Perfect for Raith Rovers fans and anyone who loves Scottish football or simply a heart-warming underdog story.

Join this small Scottish side on an unforgettable journey as it punches above its weight to take on Europes finest. This enthralling book includes:

• The highs and lows of a historic European cup run culminating in a match against Bayern Munich
• The Kirkcaldy club winning the Scottish League Cup to qualify for Europe for the first time in its history
• The teams adventures in the exposed rocky outcrop of Toftir Stadium in the Faroe Islands, via the picturesque Icelandic town of Akranes to the Olympic Stadium in Munich
• Interviews with players and management from the Raith Rovers UEFA Cup squad of 1995, including former internationals Colin Cameron, Stephen Crawford, Jimmy Nicholl, Danny Lennon and Tony Rougier
• Insight from Raith Rovers opponents, including an interview with the former Faroe Islands international player and current manager of the womens national side, John Petersen
• An interview with former Scotland international and former Raith Rovers manager Ian Murray
• The views and memories of journalists who travelled to the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Munich

Meticulously researched using source material from the 1990s, including extensive newspaper and television coverage, this is the ultimate underdog football story of how an unheralded Scottish team gave one of Europes greatest clubs the fright of its life.