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Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road
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Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road
Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road and ended in a 0-0 draw.
Coventrys Mick Ferguson drops to his knees with disappointment after the Notts Forest Goalkeeper Peter Shilton made a fantastic save in the 35th minute which forced the ball over the crossbar. Had Shilton not made the save, Notts would not have clinched the First division champions title for Brian Cloughs remarkable side.
Former Coventry City goalkeeper, Bill Glazier, described it as " one of the greatest saves I have ever seen." Sky Blues striker MIck Ferguson said: " I thought I had done everything right and it looked a certain goal."
22nd April 1978
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21401627
© Mirrorpix
Coventry City Highfield Road Nottingham Forest Sports Icons
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This print captures the intensity and disappointment of the Coventry City v Nottingham Forest football match played at Highfield Road on 22nd April 1978. The highly anticipated game ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving both teams yearning for victory. In this particular moment frozen in time, Coventry's Mick Ferguson can be seen dropping to his knees with sheer disappointment. It was Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Peter Shilton who stole the spotlight by making a remarkable save in the 35th minute. His incredible reflexes forced the ball over the crossbar, denying Ferguson what seemed like a certain goal. Little did anyone know that this save would have far-reaching consequences beyond just this match. Notts Forest went on to clinch the First Division champions title under Brian Clough's exceptional leadership. Former Coventry City goalkeeper Bill Glazier hailed Shilton's save as one of the greatest he had ever witnessed, highlighting its significance. The image serves as a reminder of how fleeting moments can shape history and alter destinies within sports. Even though it captured Ferguson's despair, it also showcases his determination and skill that almost led to victory against an impressive opponent. As we look back on this iconic photograph from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of not only the passion and excitement that football brings but also how close success can be snatched away by extraordinary acts such as Shilton's miraculous save.
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