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Museum Director Kevin Moore with Bob Russell MP and the photographs |
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MP presents Historic Photos to the Museum
Historic photographs of Colchester United's victory in 1971 over the then all-conquering Leeds United - perhaps the greatest FA Cup upset of all-time – have been presented to the National Football Museum by Colchester MP Bob Russell. Mr. Russell visited the National Football Museum to present the photos, which are now on display.
Last summer, with Colchester United moving from Layer Road to the Community Stadium, the Club’s memorabilia was put up for sale. Amongst the items auctioned was a frame containing press photographs of the three goals which saw Colchester United defeat Leeds United 3-2 in the 5th Round of the FA Cup, putting the U's through to the last eight for the only time in the Club's history.
Mr. Russell expressed his opposition to the sale of the Club's memorabilia and at the auction paid £470 for the framed photographs, which for 37 years had been proudly displayed in the Directors' and Vice-Presidents' reception area of the main stand.
Mr. Russell said: "It is a pity that Colchester United no longer wants this important reminder of arguably the most famous win in its history, but at least at the National Football Museum it will be respected by true followers of our great national game and will be viewed by thousands of genuine football supporters who have values for the ethos and traditions of English football."
Kevin Moore, Museum Director, said:
“We are delighted that Mr. Russell has loaned to us for display these hugely evocative photos of one of the greatest FA Cup upsets of all time. They will bring back memories of a famous game for many of our visitors, and will remind everyone of the glory and glamour of the FA Cup – the world’s greatest cup competition”.