Ron Atkinson on Johnston’s expulsion from World Cup

Title

Ron Atkinson on Johnston’s expulsion from World Cup

Genre

Interview

TX Date

6 Jun 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:45

Description

West Bromwich Albion manager Ron Atkinson on the expulsion of Scotland’s Willie Johnston from the 1978 World Cup. Johnston has tested positive for a banned substance and expelled for the remainder of the tournament. Atkinson expresses his sadness at the news and says that Johnston still has a future at West Bromwich Albion. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ron Atkinson

Keywords

Sport; Sports competitions; Association football; Football players; Illegal drugs; Scotland (football team); Willie Johnston; West Bromwich Albion Football Club

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