• Short Summary

    First football match of the season, West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City, ends in a draw.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "THE FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS 1934 - 1935."

    Following title reads: "West Bromwich Albion entertain Cup-holders at the Hawthorns."

    The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, West Midlands.

    Men putting net on the goal preparing field for the next season. Start of the first football match this season - match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City. Players running out - Albion wearing stripes.

    Various shots of the match. One goal is seen at he end of the item. Final score is unclear although the voiceover states that the match ends in a draw.

  • Tags

  • Data

    Film ID:
    793.27
    Media URN:
    8927
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:19:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:35:40:00 / 01:36:59:00
    Canister:
    34/69

Comments (1)

  1. GeorgeC says

    25 August - game ended 1-1 draw

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