Manchester United home shirts belonging to Phil Jones (4) and Michael Carrick (16) hanging in the dressing room at Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way
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3724 x 2928 px | 31.5 x 24.8 cm | 12.4 x 9.8 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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Manchester United home shirts belonging to Phil Jones (4) and Michael Carrick (16) hanging in the drMore information:
Manchester United home shirts belonging to first-team players Phil Jones and Michael Carrick hang inside the home dressing room at Old Trafford in 2015. The two red shirts are displayed side by side against a dark wood-panelled wall, suspended from metal coat hooks on white Adidas clothes hangers. Jones’s surname appears above the large white squad number 4, while Carrick’s shirt carries his surname and established number 16. Premier League sleeve badges are visible, identifying the garments as player shirts associated with domestic league football. The uncluttered composition focuses attention on the names, numbers and distinctive red colour closely associated with Manchester United. White trim around the collars and sleeves contrasts with the red fabric, while the bold lettering and oversized numbers make each player’s identity immediately recognisable. The wooden locker-room setting and evenly spaced hooks provide an orderly matchday atmosphere, evoking the private preparation area used by professional footballers before walking out onto the Old Trafford pitch. Phil Jones joined Manchester United from Blackburn Rovers in 2011 and wore the number 4 shirt during his time at the club. Michael Carrick, a central midfielder noted for his passing, positioning and calm control, wore number 16 and became one of the senior figures within the squad. Their shirts together represent Manchester United’s playing personnel during the mid-2010s and provide a visual record of the club’s Premier League era. Old Trafford stands on Sir Matt Busby Way in Stretford and is one of the most recognisable football stadiums in England. Dressing-room displays such as this are commonly seen during stadium tours, giving supporters and visitors a behind-the-scenes view of areas normally reserved for players, coaches and match officials. The image is suitable for editorial themes involving Manchester United history, Phil Jones, Michael Carrick, football shirt collecting, player squad numbers
