Arsenal v Sunderland league match at Highbury February 1977

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Arsenal v Sunderland league match at Highbury February 1977

Arsenal v Sunderland league match at Highbury February 1977.
Bobby Kerr Sunderland player (centre) rewards Arsenals Sammy Nelson with a kiss after Sammy held him back & prevented him from being involved in a fight with Arsenals Wilf Rostron. Also pictured, Arsenals David O Leary (right)
Final score:
Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland

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Media ID 21582555

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Kiss Kissing

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of a league match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Highbury in February 1977. The image captures a remarkable moment of sportsmanship amidst the heated competition. At the center of attention is Bobby Kerr, the talented Sunderland player, who finds himself caught up in a potential altercation with Arsenal's Wilf Rostron. However, it is Sammy Nelson from Arsenal who steps in heroically to hold Kerr back and prevent any further escalation. In an unexpected display of gratitude and camaraderie, Kerr rewards Nelson's act by planting a kiss on his cheek. The photograph not only immortalizes this heartwarming gesture but also showcases two other notable figures from that era: David O'Leary representing Arsenal on the right side of the frame. Their presence adds depth to this snapshot of football history. With no goals scored during this particular encounter, as indicated by the final scoreline - Arsenal 0-0 Sunderland - it becomes evident that moments like these can often overshadow mere statistics. This image serves as a reminder that even within fierce rivalries, respect and sportsmanship have their place. This Memory Lane Prints print beautifully encapsulates both the passion and humanity found within football during its vibrant 1970s era – where kisses were shared alongside tackles on muddy pitches under roaring crowds.

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