Alfred Ernest "Alf" Ramsey Biography

Birth of Alf Ramsey

Makes his England debut against Switzerland; goes on to captain his country three times

Last game for England was the 6-3 defeat by Hungary, in which he scores a penalty

Retires from playing to become manager of Ipswich Town. Guides the Suffolk-based side to third place in the 3rd Division South in his debut season, the side scoring 106 goals in the 46 league fixtures

Retires from playing to become manager of Ipswich Town

Retires from playing to become manager of Ipswich Town

Ramseys second season in charge led to the 3rd Division South title, Ipswichs second at that level, and promotion to the Second Division

Ramseys second season in charge led to the 3rd Division South title, Ipswichs second at that level, and promotion to the Second Division

Ramsey guides Ipswich Town to the Second Division title and into the top flight for the first time in the clubs history

Ramsey guides Ipswich Town to the Second Division title and into the top flight for the first time in the clubs history

Manages Ipswich Town to the First Division Title

Manages Ipswich Town to the First Division Title

Is appointed England manager and predicts that England will win the 1966 World Cup.

Leaves Ipswich Town after eight seasons having guided them from the 3rd Division South to the very top of English football

England beat West Germany 4-2 for footballs Eighth World Cup in London.

Loses to the Germans 3-2 in the quarter-finals, after having been in the lead 2-0 with only twenty minutes remaining, the blame was put partly on Sir Alfs cautious tactics.

England draw 1-1 with Poland at Wembley and fail to qualify for the 1974 World Cup.

Death of Alf Ramsey