MPX5147970: 15 year old Nigel Shadbolt of Chipping Campden Gloucs. , who is in St. Mary's hospital, Paddington awaiting a kidney transplant was visited today by 6 of his heroes. Members of the Manchester city football team, who prior to playing and beating West Ham at Upton park arrived at the hospital with playing kit and pictures for Nigel. Nigel with his hero - Francis Lee pull a face to show what he thinks of West Ham. December 1969 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5147976: "West Bromwich Albion players who meet Chelsea tomorrow (Sat) settled down in their hotel, the Hendon Hall Hotel, Hendon and last night watched a film with their oponents, Chelsea attacking. Talking Tactics in London for today's tie at Chelsea are West Bromwich trio Jeff Astle, Bobby Hope and Dick Krzywicki. February 1969 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5148054: England's preparations for the World Cup finals in July are hotting up. Mr Alf Ramsey, the team manager has gathered 27 players together at Lilleshall, Shropshire, for 12 days of training. He will name 22 next Friday for the Continental tour, and these men, he says, "will be the World Cup squad. " The problem is, which 5 to leave out? Mr Ramsey hopes to find the answer during the training, "although it will be the hardest decision I have ever had to make. " Our photo shows the players being put through their paces during a training session. 9th June 1966 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5148108: Manchester United v Arsenal league match at Old Trafford 26th April 1952. Johnny Carey Manchester United Captain leads his team off the field after winning match & securing league championshipFinal score: Manchester United 6-1 Arsenal EVALUATION SCAN ONLY - If you require a high resolution copy, please contact desk@mirrorpix. com (photo) / Bridgeman Images