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s Mel Charles as he misses with a chance on his debut for Cardiff City v Manchester City
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s Mel Charles as he misses with a chance on his debut for Cardiff City v Manchester City
s Mel Charles as he misses with a chance on his debut for Cardiff City v Manchester City with the goal gapping - Also pictured are goalkeeper Bert Trautman and centre half Dave Ewing - 24th Feb 1962
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Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21628473
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the thrilling atmosphere of Ninian Park in the 1960s. The image captures the intense action of a football match between Cardiff City and Manchester City on February 24th, 1962. The focus of the picture is on young Mel Charles, making his debut for Cardiff City. With determination etched across his face, he stretches out his leg in an attempt to seize a golden opportunity to score against Manchester City's formidable goalkeeper Bert Trautman. However, luck seems to elude him as he narrowly misses with his chance. As our eyes wander through the frame, we also catch sight of two other key figures in this momentous clash: goalkeeper Bert Trautman and centre half Dave Ewing. Their presence adds depth and context to this snapshot frozen in time. The crowd surrounding them is a sea of anticipation and excitement; their cheers echoing throughout the stadium as they witness this heart-stopping encounter unfold before their very eyes. This evocative photograph serves as a reminder of how sport can captivate us all - players and spectators alike - transcending time itself. It encapsulates not only the passion and skill displayed on that fateful day but also pays homage to an era when football was played with grit, determination, and unwavering spirit.
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