Memory Lane: awkward footballer photos
Some people are more comfortable than others in front of the camera. We’ve had a rummage through the archives to prove that embarrassing photos aren’t just restricted to families
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Stefan Effenberg relaxes in a Mönchengladbach pub.
Photograph: Action Press/REX
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Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper David Seaman settles down for a night-fishing session at Farlows Lake, Iver, Buckinghamshire.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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England players Peter Reid, right, and Paul Bracewell watch a fire-eater who entertains people stuck in traffic jams in Mexico City.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Liverpool’s Phil Thompson, left, and Ray Clemence wrap up together in a fur coat.
Photograph: L Sayle/Associated Newspapers/REX
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Kerry Dixon proudly displays his England shirt in his hotel room after scoring two goals against West Germany in the International friendly at the Aztec Stadium in Mexico City.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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West Ham United’s Paul Ince, left, swaps sports with his cousin, middleweight boxer Nigel Benn.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Ally MacLeod with his dog.
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BFC Dynamo’s Mario Maek, rear, with Andreas Thom and a rather angry looking teddy bear mascot.
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Luckily Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour didn’t take offence at this child mocking his hair-do when he appeared at this children’s party.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty Images
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Bayern Munich’s Paul Breitner, left, and Hamburg’s Kevin Keegan discuss the male version of turning up at a party in the same dress.
Photograph: Bongarts/Getty Images
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Because Roberto Mancini is worth it.
Photograph: Barbara Rombi Serra/Mondadori via Getty Images
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Pele in the title role of ‘The Adventures of Plinio Pompeu’, a story of creatures from outer space who land on earth.
Photograph: Pictorial Parade/Getty Images
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Gary Lineker seems to be enjoying sunbathing in Mexico.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Bayern Munich Chairman Willi O Hoffman, left, with captain Paul Breitner, who didn’t get the note about formal dress, and coach Pal Csernai.
Photograph: Keystone/Getty Images
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Eight of West Ham’s players during an ultra-violet ray treatment session at Upton Park.
Photograph: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive via Getty
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Professor Omar Borras, the Uruguayan team trainer, talking to Omar Caetano and Nestor Goncalvez at the Saxon Inn Hotel in Harlow where the team are staying during the 1966 World Cup.
Photograph: Central Press/Hulton Archive via Getty Images
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Brazil international Zozimo returning from a game for Bangu holding an extra large doll.
Photograph: Popperfoto/Getty Images
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Howard Kendall leap-frogs over former Everton team-mate John Connolly on the beach at Southport.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Manchester United boss ‘Big Ron’ Atkinson with a big rosette.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Another job swap, this time between Aston Villa’s Gary Shaw and pop stars Romeo Challenger and Trevor Oaskes, left, from Showaddywaddy.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty with his ‘shooting stars’, Steve Coppell (left) and Gordon Hill.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Willy van de Kerkhof is rather thirsty.
Photograph: VI-Images via Getty Images
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Glenn Hoddle, Paul Walsh and Dave Watson all rock the same look.
Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty Images
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Just Pierre Littbarski chilling in Paris.
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Alain Giresse gets in the mood for the World Cup in Mexico
Photograph: Jack Garofalo/Paris Match via Getty Images
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Pele holds a shotgun and a few dead birds whilst on a shooting trip.
Photograph: Popperfoto/Getty Images
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