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Malcolm Allison sits on the Manchester City bench for the first time as Joe Mercer sits
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Malcolm Allison sits on the Manchester City bench for the first time as Joe Mercer sits
Malcolm Allison sits on the Manchester City bench for the first time as Joe Mercer sits in the stand during a pre season friendly. 11th August 1965
Ernie Chapman
Mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*1017335
Media ID 21424738
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1960s, a time when football was not just a game but an emblem of passion and camaraderie. The image captures a significant moment in Manchester City's history as two legendary figures take their respective places during a pre-season friendly on the 11th of August, 1965. Malcolm Allison, donning an impeccably tailored suit, sits on the Manchester City bench for the very first time. His intense gaze and commanding presence reveal his determination to make his mark as part of the coaching team. Beside him stands Joe Mercer, another iconic figure in English football history. However, instead of being by Allison's side on the bench where one might expect him to be, Mercer chooses to sit in the stand. The contrasting positions symbolize a passing of the torch; it is clear that Allison is ready to step into Mercer's shoes and lead Manchester City forward. As they both shout instructions onto the pitch with unwavering passion and dedication etched across their faces, it becomes evident that this dynamic duo will leave an indelible mark on football history. Ernie Chapman's expertly captured moment freezes time and allows us to witness this pivotal juncture firsthand. It serves as a reminder that even within sports' ever-changing landscape, there are moments when legends collide and new chapters begin – forever immortalized through photography like this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints.
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