MPX5146965: The two great Manchester football managers came face to face on the eve of the second leg of the local Derby to be played at Old Trafford. Joe Mercer (left) and Matt Busby had taken toys to the luncheon at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, in aid of the charity for children organised by the Variety Club of Gt. Britain. The two soccer bosses who joked with each other.. . but there will be little to smile about later. December 1969 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5147007: The FA disciplinary commission met in the Midland Hotel, Derby, to consider the four bookings of Manchester United's John Fitzpatrick. Mr. Cliff Lloyd (right) talking to Fitzpatrick, in the hallway, outside room 44 where the commission are sitting. Wilf McGuinnes (is 3rd from right). November 1969 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5147067: Arsenal's transfer lister forward, Bobby Gould, who was to have played for Arsenal reserves and West Ham reserves at Highbury, donned his track-suit and loosened up on the pitch for our cameraman, in very thick snow in front of a completely deserted stadium. Bobby Gould adjusts his boots before training. November 1969 (photo) / Bridgeman Images