Antique Framed Print : Rangers Football Club: Nurturing Young Talent at Half Time Amidst a Tough Match (Rangers 0-1 Kilmarnock)

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Rangers Football Club: Nurturing Young Talent at Half Time Amidst a Tough Match (Rangers 0-1 Kilmarnock)

Rangers soccer schools on the pitch at half time

Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow

Media ID 6081707

© Kirk ORourke

Football Action Soccer Schools

14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 20.1cm x 24.4cm (7.9" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")

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
In this evocative photograph taken by Kirk O'Rourke during a Rangers Football Club match in previous seasons, we witness a poignant moment of nurturing and resilience amidst the intensity of competition. The scoreboard displays a tough 0-1 lead in favor of Kilmarnock, but as the teams retreat to the sidelines for half time, the focus shifts from the ongoing battle on the pitch to the development of the next generation of football talent. Rangers Football Club has long been recognized for its commitment to grassroots football and the cultivation of young players. This tradition is exemplified in the scene captured by O'Rourke, where young footballers from the Rangers Soccer Schools program take to the hallowed Ibrox Stadium turf. Their eager faces, filled with determination and excitement, contrast sharply with the somber expressions of the professional players, who reflect on their team's performance during the first half. The young players, dressed in their Rangers Football Club kits, engage in various drills and exercises, honing their skills under the watchful eyes of their coaches. The vibrant energy and enthusiasm they exude serves as a reminder that, even in the face of adversity, the spirit of the game endures. This photograph encapsulates the essence of football as a transformative force, both for individuals and communities. It highlights the importance of nurturing young talent and the enduring power of the game to bring people together, even in the midst of a tough match. O'Rourke's composition masterfully conveys the juxtaposition between the high-stakes world of professional football and the grassroots initiatives that sustain it. The image invites us to reflect on the cyclical nature of the game, as the next generation of players prepare to take the field and carry on the legacy of their heroes.

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