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Manchester United managerDave Sexton leaves Old Trafford after being sacked by chairman
Manchester United managerDave Sexton leaves Old Trafford after being sacked by chairman Martin Edwards following a two hour meeting of the six man board of directors.
1st May 1981
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
Media ID 21553430
© Mirrorpix
Dismissal Sacked Head Bowed Manager
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Relive Manchester United history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the poignant moment when legendary manager Dave Sexton departs Old Trafford after being sacked by the chairman. Captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints on 1st May 1981, this collectible print brings you closer to the action of Manchester United's past. Perfect for any Red Devils fan's home or office, this high-quality canvas print is a must-have for any collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful and poignant print captured by Mirrorpix, we witness a defining moment in the history of Manchester United. It is the 1st of May 1981, and Dave Sexton, the esteemed manager of the club, is seen leaving Old Trafford with his head bowed low. The weight of disappointment and sadness is palpable on his face as he walks away from the stadium that had been both his sanctuary and battlefield. This image freezes time at a crucial juncture when Sexton's tenure as manager came to an abrupt end. Following a grueling two-hour meeting with chairman Martin Edwards and the six-man board of directors, Sexton was handed his dismissal papers. The football world stood still as news spread like wildfire - one era was ending while uncertainty loomed over what lay ahead for Manchester United. The photograph encapsulates not only the personal anguish experienced by Sexton but also reflects upon the ruthless nature of professional sports where success or failure can dictate one's fate within moments. As spectators, we are reminded that even those who hold positions of power are not immune to its swift reversal. Decades later, this snapshot serves as a reminder that football transcends mere sport; it becomes intertwined with emotions, dreams shattered or realized, and legacies forged or forgotten. Memory Lane Prints allows us to revisit these significant moments etched into our collective memory - reminding us how deeply ingrained they are in our cultural fabric.
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