SPORT - Barclays Premier League - West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers

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SPORT - Barclays Premier League - West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Referee Mike Dean with captains Chris Brunt of West Bromwich Albion and Karl Henry of Wolverhampton Wanderers as Henry opts to change ends after winning the toss

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, commonly known as Wolves, is a professional football club based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

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© 2011 Matthew Ashton/AMA

Soccer

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph captured by Matthew Ashton of AMA during the Barclays Premier League season 2010-11, the atmosphere at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich, England, is electric as the home team, West Bromwich Albion, prepares to face their local rivals, Wolverhampton Wanderers. The anticipation is palpable as referee Mike Dean, with his distinctive red card in hand, stands between the two captains, Chris Brunt of West Bromwich Albion and Karl Henry of Wolverhampton Wanderers. The moment captured in this image is the instant before the toss is won by Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Henry opting to change ends. The decision to switch ends is a tradition in English football, allowing the winning team the opportunity to finish the game with the sun at their backs, a potential advantage in the days before modern stadium lighting. The contrasting expressions on the faces of the two captains illustrate the intensity of the rivalry between these two Midlands clubs. Brunt, with a determined look in his eyes, clenches his fists, while Henry, with a smirk on his face, seems to relish the opportunity to lead his team out onto the pitch. The vibrant colors of the team kits, the lush green grass of the pitch, and the sea of fans in the stands create a sense of excitement and energy that is synonymous with the beautiful game of soccer. This photograph is a testament to the passion and tradition of English football, and a reminder of the fierce competition that exists between these two historic clubs. As the referee signals the start of the match, the tension in the air is released, and the battle for supremacy between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers begins. This image captures the essence of the sport, and the enduring rivalry between these two teams, in a single, unforgettable moment.

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