Bristol City Football Club: FA Cup First Round - Soldiers Lead Team Out Against Dagenham and Redbridge

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Bristol City Football Club: FA Cup First Round - Soldiers Lead Team Out Against Dagenham and Redbridge

2nd Royal Tank Regiment lead the team out - Photo mandatory by-line: Joe Meredith/JMP - 09/11/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City v Dagenham and Redbridge - FA Cup - First Round

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Dagenham And Redbridge Fa Cup

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In this evocative photograph, the players of Bristol City Football Club make their way onto the hallowed turf of Ashton Gate Stadium for the FA Cup First Round match against Dagenham and Redbridge, on the 9th of November, 2013. But this was no ordinary day at the office for the Bristol City squad. As part of a unique and moving tribute, members of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment led the team out, adding an extra layer of significance to this competitive fixture in the English football calendar. The FA Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious domestic football competitions in the world, has a rich history of producing memorable moments and upsets. And this encounter between the old and established Bristol City and the up-and-coming Dagenham and Redbridge promised to be no exception. As the soldiers, resplendent in their military uniforms, marched onto the pitch, the crowd at Ashton Gate rose as one to pay tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. The air was thick with anticipation, as the players and fans alike knew that this was more than just a football match. It was a moment of unity, of coming together in the spirit of sport and camaraderie. The season was still young, but this First Round fixture was already shaping up to be a memorable one for all involved. And as the players took their positions, the soldiers took their places in the stands, proudly watching on as the action unfolded on the pitch below. This was more than just a game; it was a testament to the power of sport to bring people together, to inspire and to unite. Joe Meredith/JMP captures this poignant moment in time, immortalizing it for posterity in this stunning photograph. A true keepsake for fans of both teams, and a reminder of the special role that sport can play in our lives.

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