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Footballer Robin Friday with Reading FC manager Charlie Hurley after signing a
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Footballer Robin Friday with Reading FC manager Charlie Hurley after signing a
Footballer Robin Friday with Reading FC manager Charlie Hurley after signing a professional contract for the Fourth Division Club.
Hurley had registered the amateur forward to play in the Football League on 23 January 1974 and gave him his first-team debut four days later.
Following several eye catching performances he was offered a professional contract by the club.
6th February 1974
Reading Post
Mirrorpix
Reading
England
RA 74 442
Media ID 21773556
© Mirrorpix
1974 Contract Professional Signing Manager
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the career of football legend Robin Friday. The image showcases Friday alongside Reading FC manager Charlie Hurley, moments after signing his professional contract for the Fourth Division Club on 6th February 1974. The story behind this iconic photograph begins with Hurley registering the talented amateur forward to play in the Football League just four days prior, on 23rd January. It didn't take long for Friday to make an impact as he made his first-team debut shortly after. His performances were nothing short of extraordinary, catching the attention of both fans and club officials alike. Recognizing his immense potential, Reading FC wasted no time in offering him a professional contract. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in Friday's career as he embarked on a journey that would solidify his status as one of football's most memorable figures. Preserved through time, this image serves as a reminder of Friday's meteoric rise to fame and pays homage to the unwavering support provided by manager Charlie Hurley during those early years. As we delve into this piece from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era when talent was recognized and nurtured with utmost dedication - truly capturing the essence of sport in the 1970s.
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