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The Stoke City Footballers did light training in the grounds of their hotel at Selsdon
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The Stoke City Footballers did light training in the grounds of their hotel at Selsdon
The Stoke City Footballers did light training in the grounds of their hotel at Selsdon near Croydon today, in preparation for their Football League Final against Chelsea. A nice surprise awaited them when they went to lunch. The Chelsea team had sent every Stoke player a gold cigarette lighter (table model). Gordon Banks received several large bouquets of glasshouse-grown roses. He is an ardent rose grower himself. George Eastham relaxing. March 1972
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we witness the Stoke City Footballers engaging in a light training session amidst the serene grounds of their hotel at Selsdon near Croydon. The air is thick with anticipation as they prepare themselves for the highly anticipated Football League Final against Chelsea. As the players break for lunch, an unexpected delight awaits them, courtesy of their rivals. Each Stoke player is gifted a luxurious gold cigarette lighter, sent by none other than the Chelsea team. This thoughtful gesture serves as a testament to the camaraderie and respect shared between these fierce competitors. Amidst this heartwarming surprise, legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks finds himself showered with numerous large bouquets of glasshouse-grown roses. A passionate rose grower himself, Banks's face lights up with joy and appreciation for this personalized gift. Meanwhile, George Eastham takes advantage of this brief respite to unwind and relax. With his feet up and a content expression on his face, he embodies tranquility amidst the intensity that surrounds him. This remarkable photograph captures not only a moment in time but also encapsulates the spirit of football in the 1970s. It serves as a reminder that even amidst cutthroat competition, there exists room for gestures of goodwill and moments of relaxation before diving back into battle on that fateful day in March 1972.
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