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The reaction to the draw for Birmingham City in the next round of the FA Cup in
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The reaction to the draw for Birmingham City in the next round of the FA Cup in
The reaction to the draw for Birmingham City in the next round of the FA Cup in the office at St Andrews. Office secretary Mrs Doreen Hopkins and club secretary mr Alan Instone seem impressed at the result, an away tie against Sheffield Wednesday or Leeds. Assistant manager Joe Mallett, and manager Stan Cullis hide their feelings. 5th January 1969
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
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In this photo print, taken on the 5th of January 1969 at St Andrews, we are transported back to a moment filled with anticipation and mixed emotions. The office at Birmingham City Football Club is buzzing with excitement as the draw for the next round of the FA Cup unfolds. Office secretary Mrs Doreen Hopkins and club secretary Mr Alan Instone can be seen in deep concentration, their expressions revealing their impressed reactions to the result - an away tie against either Sheffield Wednesday or Leeds. Their eyes sparkle with hope as they imagine what lies ahead for their beloved team. However, it is Assistant Manager Joe Mallett and Manager Stan Cullis who steal our attention. Despite being key figures in shaping Birmingham City's fate on the pitch, they skillfully conceal their true feelings behind stoic masks. Perhaps burdened by high expectations or aware of the challenges that lie ahead, they choose not to reveal any hint of emotion. As snowflakes gently fall outside, adding a touch of winter magic to this momentous occasion, everyone present listens intently to a radio broadcast delivering news that will shape their future endeavors on the football field. The atmosphere is thick with tension and nervous energy as each individual contemplates what this upcoming match could mean for them personally and for Birmingham City as a whole. This evocative image captures not only a snapshot from football history but also showcases human nature at its most vulnerable yet resilient state – where dreams collide with reality under snowy skies.
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