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Liverpool manager Bill Shankly, shakes hands with Noel Cantwell, manager of Coventry City
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Liverpool manager Bill Shankly, shakes hands with Noel Cantwell, manager of Coventry City
Liverpool manager Bill Shankly, shakes hands with Noel Cantwell, manager of Coventry City, at Speke airport, Liverpool after completing the sale of Liverpool centre forward Tony Hateley for £ 80 000.
19th September 1968
Charlie Owens
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Y8470
Media ID 21658292
© Mirrorpix
Contract Directors Management Signing Transfer
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Charlie Owens, we witness a significant moment in football history as Liverpool manager Bill Shankly and Coventry City manager Noel Cantwell engage in a firm handshake. The setting is Speke airport in Liverpool, where the two managers have just completed the sale of Liverpool's talented centre forward Tony Hateley for an impressive sum of £80,000 on the 19th of September 1968. The image encapsulates the essence of football management during the vibrant era of the 1960s. Both Shankly and Cantwell exude professionalism and determination as they seal this crucial transfer deal. Their expressions reveal their shrewdness and strategic thinking that are essential qualities for successful managers. Surrounded by directors and players from both clubs, this photograph symbolizes not only a mere transaction but also represents the intricate web of relationships within football. It serves as a reminder that behind every player signing lies countless hours spent negotiating contracts, analyzing talent, and making difficult decisions to strengthen their respective teams. Charlie Owens' expert lens captures this historic moment with precision and clarity, allowing us to relive an era when transfers were conducted face-to-face rather than through digital platforms or agents. This print is not just about sport; it immortalizes a pivotal chapter in football history that shaped both clubs involved while showcasing the dedication these managers had towards building successful teams.
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