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Liverpool manager Bill Shankly gives a farewell handshake to centre forward Tony Hateley
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Liverpool manager Bill Shankly gives a farewell handshake to centre forward Tony Hateley
Liverpool manager Bill Shankly gives a farewell handshake to centre forward Tony Hateley after completing his sale to Coventry City for £ 80 000.
19th September 1968
Charlie Owens
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Y8470
Media ID 21658294
© Mirrorpix
Contract Directors Management Signing Transfer
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print by Charlie Owens from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1960s, witnessing a poignant moment in football history. The image captures Liverpool manager Bill Shankly bidding farewell to centre forward Tony Hateley after completing his sale to Coventry City for an impressive sum of £80,000. The scene unfolds at an airport, where emotions run high as these two influential figures exchange a heartfelt handshake. Shankly's face reflects both pride and sadness as he acknowledges the departure of one of his star players. This iconic photograph encapsulates the bittersweet nature of professional sports - the constant ebb and flow of talent that shapes teams and careers. As directors and other members of Liverpool Football Club look on, their expressions reveal mixed feelings about this significant transfer deal. It serves as a reminder that behind every successful team lies intricate management decisions involving players' signings and transfers. Owens' skillful composition transports us back in time, allowing us to relive this pivotal moment in football history. Through his lens, we witness not only the physical act of shaking hands but also sense the weighty significance it holds for both men involved. This remarkable snapshot is a testament to Charlie Owens' ability to capture not just moments frozen in time but also emotions that resonate through generations. As viewers gaze upon this evocative image, they are reminded once again why sport has such an enduring impact on our collective memory.
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