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Soccer - Barclays League Division One - Promotion / Relegation Playoffs - Final First Leg - Middlesbrough v Chelsea - Ayresome Park
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Soccer - Barclays League Division One - Promotion / Relegation Playoffs - Final First Leg - Middlesbrough v Chelsea - Ayresome Park
Chelsea goalkeeper Kevin Hitchcock (r) tries to punch clear from Middlesbroughs Trevor Senior (l)
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Great image capturing the intensity and drama of a promotion/relegation playoff match in the Barclays League Division One between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Ayresome Park during the 1980s. In this first leg of the final, both teams were fighting fiercely to secure their place in the top tier of English football. At the heart of the action, we see Chelsea goalkeeper Kevin Hitchcock (right) making a desperate attempt to punch clear the ball from Middlesbrough's Trevor Senior (left). The determination on both players' faces is evident, as they give their all in this high-stakes encounter. The crowd, not visible in the photo, would have been on the edge of their seats, cheering and urging their team on. The 1980s was an era of great change and excitement in English football, with the division seeing numerous ups and downs for both Middlesbrough and Chelsea. The playoffs provided a thrilling climax to the season, with the outcome of these games often having significant implications for the clubs involved and their fan bases. This historic image serves as a reminder of the passion and intensity that has long been synonymous with English football, and the importance of every game, no matter the stage of the season. The photo also highlights the individual battles that can decide the outcome of a match, with both Hitchcock and Senior giving their all to secure victory for their respective teams.
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