Antique Framed Print : Martin Grainger and Birmingham City in the 2001 Worthington Cup Final Against Liverpool

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Martin Grainger and Birmingham City in the 2001 Worthington Cup Final Against Liverpool

Martin Grainger, Birmingham City

Birmingham City FC are a professional football club in Birmingham, England

Media ID 5874330

© EMPICS Sport

21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.8cm x 37.1cm (9.8" x 14.6")

Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and determination of Martin Grainger, then Birmingham City's captain, during the 2001 Worthington Cup Final against Liverpool. The image, taken by acclaimed sports photographer Adam Davy on 25th February 2001, encapsulates the high stakes and pressure of the cup final as Grainger prepares to defend a corner kick against the formidable Reds. The previous seasons had seen Birmingham City make a remarkable rise from the depths of the Football League to the Premier League, and the Worthington Cup Final represented a chance to secure a major trophy in their first season back in the top flight. Liverpool, with their storied history and formidable squad, presented a formidable challenge. Grainger, a versatile defender who had joined Birmingham City in 1998, had become a key figure in the team's success. His leadership and defensive prowess were instrumental in helping the team hold their own against the Reds' attacking threat. In this moment, as he scans the Liverpool players, he is fully focused on the task at hand, his expression a testament to the grit and resilience that would come to define Birmingham City's performance on the day. The atmosphere in the stadium is electric, with the tension palpable as the two teams go head to head. The crowd roars in anticipation, their voices echoing off the walls of the stadium. The outcome of this match would not only determine the winner of the Worthington Cup but also set the tone for the rest of the season. This photograph is a reminder of the passion and excitement of football, and the indelible moments that make the game so special. It is a testament to the spirit of competition and the determination of the players to rise to the challenge, no matter the odds.

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