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Canvas Print : Football League Centenary Tournament, also known as the Mercantile Credit Football
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Football League Centenary Tournament, also known as the Mercantile Credit Football
Football League Centenary Tournament, also known as the Mercantile Credit Football Festival, a friendly tournament held from 16th to 17th April 1988 at Wembley Stadium to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Football League.
12 teams participated in the tournament.
The first day of competition consisted of the opening rounds and Quarter Finals and were 40-minute matches.
Our picture shows... opening round, Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle United, Newcastle win on penalties
Tony Ward
Sunday Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wembley
Greater London
England
88 1964
Media ID 21820014
© Mirrorpix
100th Centenary Football League Hundredth Newcastle United One Hundreth Premier League Tournament 1988
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Relive the historic Football League Centenary Tournament at your home or office with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring Tony Ward's iconic Memory Lane Prints image of the Mercantile Credit Football Festival, held at Wembley Stadium in 1988 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Football League. This high-quality canvas print brings the excitement of the centenary tournament right to you, with vivid colors and sharp details that truly capture the essence of this memorable event. Order now and add a touch of football history to your space.
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the thrilling Football League Centenary Tournament, also known as the Mercantile Credit Football Festival, held at Wembley Stadium in April 1988. The tournament was organized to commemorate the momentous 100th birthday of the Football League and featured an exciting lineup of twelve teams. The picture captures a pivotal moment during one of the opening round matches between Liverpool and Newcastle United. As tensions ran high on the field, both teams fought valiantly for victory. In this particular match, neither side managed to break through their opponent's defense, resulting in a goalless draw after regulation time. As fate would have it, penalties were required to determine who would advance further in the tournament. The intense atmosphere is palpable as players from both Liverpool and Newcastle United gather around the penalty spot. Each kick holds immense significance as hopes and dreams hang in balance. Although we cannot witness what unfolds next within this frozen frame of history, we can imagine hearts pounding with anticipation as each player steps up to take their shot. This single snapshot encapsulates not only a remarkable era in football but also showcases the dedication and skill exhibited by these talented athletes. Tony Ward's expert photography immortalizes this iconic moment from one of football's most celebrated tournaments – a true treasure that allows us to relive those unforgettable days when legends clashed on hallowed grounds.
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