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Liverpool players directors, officials and manager Bill Shankly pictured with David
Liverpool players directors, officials and manager Bill Shankly pictured with David Coleman, presenter of the BBC Television show Match of the Day as the club watched the programme being screened in colour for the very first time. It featured their match against West Ham United.
November 1969
McEvoy
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21793786
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to November 1969, a momentous occasion for Liverpool Football Club. The image captures the essence of excitement and anticipation as players, directors, officials, and their esteemed manager Bill Shankly gather around a television set. But this is no ordinary television viewing experience - it marks the first time that the club witnesses their match against West Ham United in vibrant color. As they eagerly watch the BBC Television show Match of the Day unfold before them, one figure stands out among the crowd - David Coleman, renowned presenter of the program. His presence adds an air of prestige to this historic moment for Liverpool FC. The atmosphere in the room must have been electric as each person's eyes were fixated on the screen. It was a groundbreaking moment not only for Liverpool but also for football enthusiasts across England who could now witness their beloved sport come alive in vivid hues. This photograph serves as a testament to how far technology had advanced during that era and highlights just how significant televised sports had become in bringing people together. It immortalizes a milestone event where tradition met innovation and forever changed how football matches would be experienced by fans worldwide. McEvoy's expert lens beautifully captures both the joyous expressions on everyone's faces and an important chapter in Liverpool FC's history. This print truly encapsulates nostalgia for those who remember witnessing these pioneering moments firsthand or offers an intriguing glimpse into a remarkable period in football history for younger generations eager to learn about its roots
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