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Canvas Print : Manchester Citys Mike Summerbee is escorted off the pitch after Manchester United fans invade the field in 1974
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Manchester Citys Mike Summerbee is escorted off the pitch after Manchester United fans invade the field in 1974
Football - 1973 / 1974 First Division - Manchester United 0 Manchester City 1
Citys Mike Summerbee is escorted off the Old Trafford pitch by referee D. Smith (referring his final game) after United fans invade the field following Denis Laws 82nd minute goal.
It was the first match in English football to be stopped after crowd disorder, but the league decided the result would stand. Other results that day meant United would have been relegated even if the match had been drawn
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Media ID 8211461
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Relive the thrilling history of football with our exclusive Manchester City Canvas Print, featuring the iconic moment when Mike Summerbee was escorted off the Old Trafford pitch by referee D after Manchester United fans invaded the field during the 1973/1974 First Division match between Manchester United and Manchester City. This stunning collector's piece, from the Media Storehouse range of Canvas Prints, brings you the action-packed drama of the game in vivid colors, captured by Colorsport Images. Add this captivating print to your home or office decor and transport yourself back to the passion and excitement of one of football's most memorable moments.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this iconic print captured by Colorsport Images, we witness a moment of chaos and controversy that unfolded on the football pitch in 1974. Manchester City's Mike Summerbee is seen being escorted off the field at Old Trafford after an invasion by fervent Manchester United fans. The match between these two fierce rivals had reached its climax when Denis Law scored a crucial goal in the 82nd minute. This encounter marked a significant milestone in English football history as it became the first game to be halted due to crowd disorder. However, despite the disruption caused by passionate supporters, the league made a bold decision - they allowed the result to stand. This ruling carried immense consequences for Manchester United, who were facing relegation regardless of whether or not they won or drew this particular match. The image captures both the intensity and unpredictability of football rivalries, showcasing how emotions can spill over from spectators onto players and officials alike. Referee D. Smith can be seen guiding Summerbee away from potential harm while simultaneously officiating his final game. Through this single snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how sports have an uncanny ability to ignite passion within individuals and communities alike – sometimes leading to unforgettable moments like this one on that fateful day at Old Trafford.
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