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Robert Hopkins (left) is led off the pitch after being injured by West Ham fans when they
Robert Hopkins (left) is led off the pitch after being injured by West Ham fans when they invaded the pitch during FA Cup tie at St Andrews February 1984.
FA Cup 5th Round
Birmingham City 3-0 West Ham
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21582459
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive football history with our vintage poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This striking image captures the moment Robert Hopkins of Birmingham City is led off the pitch after being injured during an FA Cup tie against West Ham United in February 1984. The scene is filled with tension as West Ham fans invade the pitch, making this a must-have for any football memorabilia collection. Order now and bring the excitement of the past into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.2cm x 42cm (20.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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In this powerful and evocative print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intense atmosphere of a FA Cup tie at St Andrews in February 1984. The image captures the distressing moment when Robert Hopkins, depicted on the left, is being led off the pitch after sustaining injuries inflicted by unruly West Ham fans who invaded the field. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of both the passion and darker side of football fandom during that era. As Birmingham City faced off against West Ham in a crucial 5th Round match, tensions ran high among supporters. Unfortunately, what should have been an exhilarating sporting event turned into chaos and violence. The expressions on Hopkins' face tell a story of pain and shock as he is escorted away from the scene. This snapshot encapsulates not only his personal ordeal but also highlights broader issues surrounding fan behavior within football stadiums. While it's disheartening to witness such incidents, this poignant image stands as a testament to the resilience and determination displayed by players like Hopkins in their pursuit of their sport despite facing adversity. It reminds us that even amidst moments marred by aggression or hostility, there remains an unwavering spirit within these athletes that drives them forward. Memory Lane Prints has expertly preserved this significant moment in football history through its collection of timeless photographs like this one – capturing not just goals or victories but also shedding light on important aspects of our shared sporting heritage.
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