Sigfried Held recalls 1966 World Cup stay in friendly English town

Sigfried Held, a member of the West Germany football team in the 1966 World Cup, reminisced about the team's stay in Derbyshire during the tournament. The team, based at the Peveril in the Peak Hotel, trained in Ashbourne's recreation ground, where they interacted with locals. Held expressed fond memories despite West Germany's loss to England in the final, particularly noting the controversially allowed Geoff Hurst goal. He reflected on the good rapport with fans and the quiet preparation environment compared to modern-day team accommodations.

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