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Framed Print : Manchester United managerDave Sexton leaves Old Trafford after being sacked by chairman
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Manchester United managerDave Sexton leaves Old Trafford after being sacked by chairman
Manchester United managerDave Sexton leaves Old Trafford after being sacked by chairman Martin Edwards following a two hour meeting of the six man board of directors.
1st May 1981
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
Media ID 21553430
© Mirrorpix
Dismissal Sacked Head Bowed Manager
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Relive Manchester United history with this captivating framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an iconic image of Dave Sexton leaving Old Trafford, captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints on 1st May 1981. Witness the poignant moment when the beloved manager was sacked by chairman Martin Edwards following a fateful board meeting. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office decor with this authentic, high-quality framed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.1cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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.
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In this powerful and poignant print captured by Mirrorpix, we witness a defining moment in the history of Manchester United. It is the 1st of May 1981, and Dave Sexton, the esteemed manager of the club, is seen leaving Old Trafford with his head bowed low. The weight of disappointment and sadness is palpable on his face as he walks away from the stadium that had been both his sanctuary and battlefield. This image freezes time at a crucial juncture when Sexton's tenure as manager came to an abrupt end. Following a grueling two-hour meeting with chairman Martin Edwards and the six-man board of directors, Sexton was handed his dismissal papers. The football world stood still as news spread like wildfire - one era was ending while uncertainty loomed over what lay ahead for Manchester United. The photograph encapsulates not only the personal anguish experienced by Sexton but also reflects upon the ruthless nature of professional sports where success or failure can dictate one's fate within moments. As spectators, we are reminded that even those who hold positions of power are not immune to its swift reversal. Decades later, this snapshot serves as a reminder that football transcends mere sport; it becomes intertwined with emotions, dreams shattered or realized, and legacies forged or forgotten. Memory Lane Prints allows us to revisit these significant moments etched into our collective memory - reminding us how deeply ingrained they are in our cultural fabric.
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