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Fine Art Print : Police try to stop Manchester United fans invading the Old Trafford pitch after Denis Laws goal relegates the club in 1974
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Police try to stop Manchester United fans invading the Old Trafford pitch after Denis Laws goal relegates the club in 1974
Football - 1973 / 1974 First Division - Manchester United 0 Manchester City 1
Police try to prevent United fans invading the Old Trafford pitch after Denis Laws 82nd minute goal for City.
United fans invaded the pitch in the hope the game would be called off. Although it was the first match in English football to be stopped after crowd disorder, 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 8211459
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Relive the historic moment in football history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Fine Art Print of 'Police try to prevent Manchester United fans invading the Old Trafford pitch after Denis Law's goal.' This iconic image from Colorsport captures the tension and passion of the 1973/1974 First Division match between Manchester United and Manchester City. Witness the dramatic scene as United fans react to Law's 82nd minute goal that relegated their team, and feel the energy and excitement of the moment. This fine art print is perfect for any football fan's collection, making a unique and captivating addition to your home or office decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 intense emotion and chaos as police desperately try to prevent Manchester United fans from invading the hallowed turf of Old Trafford. The year is 1974, and the match being played is an important one - Manchester United versus Manchester City in the 1973/1974 First Division. The tension reaches its peak when Denis Law scores a crucial goal for City in the 82nd minute. Filled with despair and desperation, United fans surge forward onto the pitch, hoping that their actions would force the game to be called off. Little did they know that this act of defiance would go down in history as the first instance of crowd disorder leading to a match being stopped in English football. Despite their fervent efforts, fate had already sealed United's relegation that day. Other results across various matches meant that even if this encounter had ended in a draw, it wouldn't have saved them from demotion. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how deeply ingrained football can be within our lives - evoking raw emotions capable of driving fans to extreme measures. It captures not only the passion but also highlights how decisions made on and off the pitch can shape sporting history forever.
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