From underdog stories to treble triumphs, FFT ranks the most remarkable teams to emerge from these shores
Words Tom Hancock
30 WEST HAM 1964-65
Helped by future World Cup heroes Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst, the Hammers captured the Cup Winners’ Cup.
HIGHLIGHT Alan Sealey’s double as Ron Greenwood’s side defeated 1860 Munich at Wembley, bookending a season in which they shared the Charity Shield with Liverpool.
29 ABERDEEN 1982-85
Under the authoritarian guide of a young Alex Ferguson, the Dons did the unthinkable – ousting the Old Firm to become Scotland’s dominant club and lift a European trophy.
HIGHLIGHT After toppling Bayern Munich en route, Aberdeen’s stunning victory over Real Madrid delivered the 1983 Cup Winners’ Cup.
28 RANGERS 2020-21
Nine years after having to start again in the fourth tier, Rangers became champions of Scotland once more – under Steven Gerrard’s guidance, the Gers didn’t lose a single game, finishing 25 points clear of neighbours Celtic.
HIGHLIGHT Triumphing 2-0 at Celtic Park in October, during a 15-game winning streak.
27 CELTIC 2016-17
Four years before Rangers repeated the trick, Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic went through a full league season unbeaten themselves, with 106 points – adding the Scottish Cup and League Cup to complete a domestic treble.
HIGHLIGHT Winning 5-1 at Rangers – their biggest ever victory over their foes at Ibrox.
26 LIVERPOOL 2000-01
With Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard complementing the experience of Gary McAllister, the Reds recorded their own treble under Gerard Houllier – clinching the FA Cup, the League Cup and the UEFA Cup.
HIGHLIGHT A 5-4 victory over Alaves in perhaps the greatest ever UEFA Cup final.
25 IPSWICH 1980-81
Ipswich put themselves on the European map by lifting the UEFA Cup under Bobby Robson. Champions of England 19 years earlier, they almost won the league again, too – finishing four points behind Aston Villa.
HIGHLIGHT The 3-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Cup final first leg at Portman Road.
24 BLACKBURN 1994-95
Manchester United had a near monopoly on the Premier League in the ’90s – backed by Jack Walker though, Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton fired Kenny Dalglish’s men to glory.
HIGHLIGHT Winning the title by the skin of their teeth: Blac
