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John Hollins, Jim Thomson, John Boyle (on ground )Eddie McCreadie and Peter Bonetti (on stool). Chelsea players clean their boots 1967
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John Hollins, Jim Thomson, John Boyle (on ground )Eddie McCreadie and Peter Bonetti (on stool). Chelsea players clean their boots 1967
Chelsea players clean their own boots after a morning training session at the ground of Lancing FC, in Sussex, where they are preparing for their FA cup match
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In this evocative photograph, four Chelsea footballers, John Hollins, Jim Thomson, John Boyle, and Peter Bonetti, are seen engaging in a simple yet essential task during a morning training session at Lancing Football Club's ground in Sussex. The year is 1967, and the FA Cup match against Swansea Town is just around the corner. The scene is one of quiet focus and camaraderie as the players take a break from the intense training regimen to clean their boots. John Hollins, with his arms folded, watches over his teammates from a distance, while Jim Thomson and John Boyle squat on the damp grass, diligently scrubbing their mud-splattered boots. Peter Bonetti, the goalkeeper, sits on a stool, his boots resting on the grass beside him, as he observes his teammates with a thoughtful expression. The image transports us back to a time when football was a simpler game, and the focus was on the love of the sport and the team spirit that bound players together. The worn-out training ground, the muddy boots, and the players' focused expressions all add to the nostalgic and historic feel of the photograph. This image is a poignant reminder of the dedication and hard work that goes into preparing for a football match, even the seemingly mundane tasks like cleaning boots. It is a glimpse into the past, a moment frozen in time, that speaks to the enduring passion and commitment of footballers, then and now. The Northcliffe Collection, from which this photograph is taken, is an extensive archive of historic photographs, offering a unique and valuable insight into the rich history of football and sport in general. This photograph, in particular, is a testament to the timeless nature of the game and the enduring appeal of football as a source of inspiration and entertainment.
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