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England U23 3 Scotland U23 1
Football - 1969 / 1970 season - England U-23 3 Scotland U-23 1
Scotlands George Connelly at Roker Park, Sunderland.
Note: This match was abandoned after 62 minutes due to heavy snow.
04/03/1970
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Media ID 10699073
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
:"Relive the excitement of the past with our vintage football greetings cards from Media Storehouse and Colorsport Images. This stunning card features the England U23 team triumphing over Scotland U23 with a score of 3-1, captured during the historic 1969/1970 season at Roker Park, Sunderland. A must-have for football fans and history enthusiasts, this card showcases an iconic moment in the annals of football history - Scotland's George Connelly attempting to push through the English defence amidst heavy snow, which led to the abandonment of the match on 04/03/1970. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with this unique and captivating football greetings card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from Colorsport Images, we are transported back to a historic football match between England U23 and Scotland U23 during the 1969/1970 season. The intense rivalry between these two nations is palpable as players battle it out on the snow-covered pitch at Roker Park in Sunderland. Amidst the flurry of snowflakes, our attention is drawn to Scotland's George Connelly, who stands tall amidst his English counterparts. His determined expression reflects the fierce determination that both teams possess as they vie for victory. However, fate had other plans for this momentous clash. As heavy snowfall blanketed the stadium, obscuring visibility and making playing conditions treacherous, officials were left with no choice but to abandon the game after just 62 minutes. This unexpected turn of events only adds to the mystique surrounding this encounter. The date etched in history - March 4th, 1970 - forever marks this unfinished battle between young talents representing their respective countries. Despite its premature end, this photograph captures a frozen moment in time when national pride was on full display. Colorsport's exceptional image quality allows us to relive this iconic sporting event decades later. It serves as a reminder of how even adverse weather cannot dampen the spirit and passion that fuels such rivalries on football pitches across borders.
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