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Webb Regrets Casual 1970 Wembley Final Approach

4/26/2026

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Webb said his biggest regret was not treating the Wembley final seriously, noting the team skipped a hotel stay and he drank a beer.
He recalled friendships with Terry Venables and George Best while discussing the 1970 Cup final.
He let Alan Hudson drive his Bentley on King’s Road though Hudson lacked a licence and changed his pre-match meal after Venables advised peaches and honey, feeling better.

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Webb said his biggest regret was not treating the Wembley final seriously, noting the team skipped a hotel stay and he drank a beer.
He recalled friendships with Terry Venables and George Best while discussing the 1970 Cup final.
He let Alan Hudson drive his Bentley on King’s Road though Hudson lacked a licence and changed his pre-match meal after Venables advised peaches and honey, feeling better.