Clash in the Championship: Derby vs. Reading, April 21, 2009
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Clash in the Championship: Derby vs. Reading, April 21, 2009
Coca-Cola Championship 2008/9.Derby v Reading. Tuesday 21st April 2009. © Richard Claypole 2009
Reading Football Club is a professional association football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England
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Championship Derby Football Reading Fc Richard Claypole Sport Waitrose
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity and passion of a pivotal moment in the 2008/09 Coca-Cola Championship match between Derby and Reading, held on April 21, 2009. The image, taken by acclaimed sports photographer Richard Claypole, showcases the determination of Derby players as they fiercely contest a corner kick at Pride Park Stadium. The atmosphere is electric, with the Derby crowd urging their team on, their voices resonating through the stadium. The stakes were high, as both teams vied for a coveted position in the league table. The Championship is the second tier of English football, and a promotion to the Premier League was the ultimate goal for both Derby and Reading. Every game was a battle, and this encounter was no exception. The players' focus is unwavering, their eyes fixed on the ball and their opponents. The contrast between the Derby players in their red and white stripes and the Reading team in their blue shirts adds to the visual drama. The Waitrose Stand, named after the sponsor of the stadium, looms in the background, a testament to the commercial side of football. Richard Claypole's masterful composition and use of light and shadow perfectly encapsulate the raw emotion and energy of a Championship football match. This photograph is a reminder of the unforgettable moments that unfold on the football field and the enduring allure of the beautiful game.
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