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English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge Chelsea 3 v Arsenal 0
English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea 3 v Arsenal 0
Arsenal captain Peter Storey shakes hands with Chelsea captain Peter Osgood before the game
September 1969
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21427228
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1. Title: "A Sporting Gesture of Sportsmanship: Peter Osgood and Peter Storey's Pre-Match Handshake at Stamford Bridge, 1969" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a special moment in English football history, as Chelsea's Peter Osgood and Arsenal's Peter Storey share a warm handshake before the Division One clash at Stamford Bridge in September 1969. The image transports us back to a time when the beautiful game was less about corporate sponsorship and more about the camaraderie and sportsmanship that exists between players on the pitch. The pre-match formalities, including the toss-up and handshake between captains, were an integral part of the pre-match rituals. In the photograph, we see Osgood, Chelsea's charismatic striker, and Storey, Arsenal's tenacious midfielder, standing in the centre circle, their eyes locked in a friendly gaze as they prepare to shake hands. The referee, positioned behind them, awaits the outcome of the coin toss, while the empty stands of Stamford Bridge loom in the background, a testament to the simpler times in football. The handshake between Osgood and Storey serves as a reminder of the respect and sportsmanship that once existed between rival teams and players, a value that continues to be cherished by football fans today. This photograph is not just a snapshot of a football match, but a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the history and traditions of English football in the 1960s.
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