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A Balloon Over Hampden Park: Celtic vs. Rangers - The 2003 Scottish Cup Semi-Final

A balloon floats over the pitch during the Scottish Cup Semi Final tie at Hampden Park, Glasgow

Rangers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in the Govan district of Glasgow

Media ID 14775351

© Kirk ORourke

Old Firm

14"x18" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")

Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph captured by Kirk O'Rourke, a lone balloon drifts serenely above the hallowed turf of Hampden Park during the 2003 Scottish Cup Semi-Final match between Celtic and Rangers. The Old Firm derby, as this storied rivalry between the two most successful football clubs in Scotland is known, is a fixture that has long captured the imagination of fans both at home and abroad. The scene is set against the backdrop of a tense and eagerly anticipated clash between these two storied rivals. The air is thick with anticipation as the teams take to the pitch, each vying for the chance to compete in the Scottish Cup Final and secure the coveted trophy. The stands are filled to capacity with passionate supporters, their voices raised in a cacophony of cheers and chants, as they will their teams to victory. Despite the intensity of the moment, however, a sense of whimsy and wonder is introduced by the appearance of the balloon. Floating effortlessly above the action, it serves as a gentle reminder of the joy and excitement that football can bring, even in the midst of the most heated of rivalries. As the match unfolds, the outcome remains uncertain, but the memory of this moment, frozen in time by O'Rourke's lens, will endure. And while the trophies and accolades may be hotly contested, the enduring allure of the beautiful game remains, as evidenced by the simple beauty of this image. In the end, it was Rangers Football Club who emerged victorious, securing their place in the Scottish Cup Final and ultimately claiming the trophy. But for those who were there, and for those who have since come to know the story through the pages of history, this photograph stands as a testament to the power of football to bring people together, to inspire passion and to create memories that last a lifetime.

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