In 1977 the former Charlton Athletic player and manager Eddie Firmani was appointed manager of the New York Cosmos. His players included Pele, Carlos Alberto, Franz Beckenbauer and Girgio Chinaglia, who has just passed away, aged 65. The former Swansea, Lazio and Italy striker retired in 1983 as the leading goalscorer in the North American Soccer League with 243 goals.
Here's a clip about him from the New York Cosmos film 'Once in a Lifetime'