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Poster Print : Vain Dive: Bert Williams Fails to Save Goal
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Vain Dive: Bert Williams Fails to Save Goal
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Bert Williams dives in vain as the ball flashes over the bar
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, commonly known as Wolves, is a professional football club based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Media ID 1404772
© PA Photos
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Capture the heart-stopping moment when Wolverhampton Wanderers' goalkeeper Bert Williams valiantly dives to save a goal, only to witness the ball narrowly flashing over the bar. Our Media Storehouse Poster Print beautifully immortalizes this iconic image from S&G, allowing you to relive the intensity and passion of football history. Perfect for any sports enthusiast or Wolves fan looking to add a touch of nostalgia and excitement to their space.
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 51.4cm x 42cm (20.2" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Vain Dive: Bert Williams Fails to Save Goal" is a poignant reminder of the high-stakes drama that unfolded on the soccer pitch during the mid-20th century. The image, captured by renowned photographers S&G, depicts Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Bert Williams in a moment of despair as the ball sails over his outstretched hands and the goal frame. Bert Williams, a legendary figure in the annals of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club history, was known for his exceptional reflexes and unwavering commitment to his team. However, on this fateful day, despite his best efforts, he was unable to prevent the opposing team from scoring. The photograph encapsulates the fleeting nature of sporting success and the unpredictability of the game. The photograph is believed to have been taken during the 1940s or 1960s, an era when soccer was experiencing a surge in popularity in the United Kingdom. The black-and-white image, with its dramatic contrast and sharp focus, transports us back in time to an era of passion, excitement, and unforgettable moments on the soccer field. Despite the disappointment etched on Bert Williams' face, the photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of the game. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of defeat, there is always the opportunity to learn, grow, and come back stronger. This image is not only a valuable piece of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club history but also a poignant reminder of the beauty and unpredictability of soccer.
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