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Framed Print : Football: Hooligans August 1979 After violent clashes between Manchester United
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Football: Hooligans August 1979 After violent clashes between Manchester United
Football: Hooligans August 1979
After violent clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal fans, the police moved in. They ordered the fans to line up against the wall and kept them spread eagled.
Football Fans, supporters
Staff
Daily Mirror
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21832985
© Mirrorpix
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection by Memory Lane Prints. This evocative image, titled "Football: Hooligans August 1979," documents a pivotal moment in soccer history when Manchester United and Arsenal fans clashed in violent confrontations. Witness the tense atmosphere as police intervene, ordering fans to line up against the wall in a spread-eagle formation. This vintage print is a must-have for football enthusiasts and history buffs, adding an intriguing conversation starter to any room in your home or office.
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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a chilling moment in football history, specifically the violent clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal fans in August 1979. As tensions escalated, the police were forced to intervene, swiftly moving in to restore order. In this intense scene, the law enforcement officers can be seen ordering the unruly fans to line up against a wall while keeping them spread-eagled. The image serves as a stark reminder of the darker side of football fandom during that era. It reflects how passion for the game could sometimes spiral into aggression and violence. The raw emotions on display are palpable; fear and defiance etched onto every face. Despite its unsettling nature, this photograph is an important testament to both the power of sport and its potential for chaos when taken too far. It encapsulates a significant chapter in football's history—one that highlights not only hooliganism but also society's struggle with maintaining control amidst passionate rivalries. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this snapshot from decades past allows us to reflect upon how far we have come as sports enthusiasts today. Let it serve as a reminder that while competition fuels our love for the game, respect and camaraderie should always prevail over violence and hostility.
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