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Liverpool footballer Phil Thomspon wearing top hart and club scarf
Liverpool footballer Phil Thomspon wearing top hart and club scarf, holds a bottle of champagne on the train journey back from London following their victory over Bruges in the European Cup Final at Wembley.
Kenny Dalglish scored the only goal of the game to retain the trophy.
Picture taken: 11th May 1978
Stephen Shakeshaft
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21807901
© Mirrorpix
Achievement Alcohol Bottle Champagne Party Scarf Success Victorious 1978
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Captured in a moment of pure jubilation, Liverpool footballer Phil Thompson proudly dons his team's top hat and club scarf as he holds up a bottle of champagne during the triumphant train journey back from London. The date is etched forever in history: 11th May 1978. This iconic photograph immortalizes the exhilarating victory over Bruges in the European Cup Final at Wembley, where Kenny Dalglish's sole goal secured their second consecutive triumph. Thompson's beaming smile reflects the sheer elation felt by every player on that victorious train ride. In this snapshot from the 1970s, we witness not only an achievement but also a celebration of unparalleled success. The bottle of champagne symbolizes both the sweet taste of victory and the camaraderie shared among teammates who fought tirelessly for glory. As Thompson clutches onto that cherished bottle, it becomes clear that this image captures more than just a football match; it encapsulates passion, dedication, and unwavering determination to emerge victorious against all odds. Stephen Shakeshaft skillfully freezes this historic moment in time through his lens, allowing us to relive those unforgettable celebrations and bask in Liverpool's glory once again.
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