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Poster Print : David Mills became footballs first £500, 000 reserve when he signed

David Mills became footballs first £500, 000 reserve when he signed



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David Mills became footballs first £500, 000 reserve when he signed

David Mills became footballs first £ 500, 000 reserve when he signed from Middlesbrough to West Bromwich Albion on Friday (5.1.79). The deal had hung in the balance for three weeks after Mills had a second medical on his Achiles tendon. Mills, 27, can play striker or midfield, but faces a fight to get into the Albion side following the brilliant way the team have been playing. " But I haven t come to play in the reserves, " said Mills. David Mills, right, and Albion manager Ron Atkinson after the signing. January 1979 P017069

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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Relive football history with our stunning poster print from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane collection. This iconic image captures the moment David Mills made headlines as the first football player to command a £500,000 transfer fee, when he signed from Middlesbrough to West Bromwich Albion in January 1979. Perfect for football enthusiasts and collectors, our high-quality poster print brings the excitement of the past directly to 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 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness a historic moment in football as David Mills proudly becomes the sport's first-ever £500,000 reserve. The image captures the essence of determination and ambition that drove Mills to sign with West Bromwich Albion from Middlesbrough on that fateful Friday in January 1979. However, this groundbreaking deal was not without its challenges. For three long weeks, uncertainty loomed over the transfer as Mills underwent a second medical examination on his Achilles tendon. Despite these hurdles, the resilient 27-year-old emerged triumphant and ready to make his mark on both striker and midfield positions. Yet, joining an already exceptional team posed another obstacle for Mills. The Albion side had been performing brilliantly, leaving him facing an uphill battle to secure a spot in their ranks. Undeterred by this challenge, he boldly declared: "But I haven't come to play in the reserves". The photograph also showcases the jubilant moment when David Mills sealed his future alongside Albion manager Ron Atkinson. Their smiles radiate pure joy and anticipation for what lies ahead. This remarkable snapshot from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates not only a significant milestone in football history but also serves as a reminder of how passion and perseverance can propel individuals towards greatness within their chosen field.

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