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Back Page Images are the exclusive syndication partners of Associated Sports Photography (ASP) archive.

Dating back to 1950, the archive contains images, many unseen, from football, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics plus a host of other sports.

The archive boasts coverage of every Olympic games since 1952, along with every World Cup, Euro Championship, and European Cup final as well as domestic football competitions.

We also offer a huge collection of images of individual sports stars from the last six decades.

ASP was founded by photographer George Herringshaw who has been covering sport for nearly forty years. The archive features all of his work alongside other accomplished photographers, including the late Ed Lacey who began work in 1950.

We hope you enjoy searching through the archive and finding new solutions to your picture needs. There are more than 150,000 images within the main collection plus many images not yet digitalised. So if you cannot find the picture you are looking for please get in contact so we can search for you.

Ossie (Osvaldo) Ardiles and Glenn Hoddle of Tottenham Hotspur before game against Liverpool FA Community Shield football match Wembley Stadium 22 August 1982

Ossie (Osvaldo) Ardiles and Glenn Hoddle of Tot…
Date: 04/01/07

l-r Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen, Gary Gillespie and Graeme Souness celebrate with the European Cup Trophy after winning against AS Roma in a penalty shoot-out European Cup Final football match Olympic stadium Rome 30 May 1984

l-r Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen, Gary Gillespie…
Date: 07/11/06

Bobby Moore of England is surrounded by photographers as he celebrates with the World Cup trophy after winning against West Germany '66 World Cup Final football match Wembley Stadium 30 July 1966.

Bobby Moore of England is surrounded by photogr…
Date: 05/11/06

Bobby Moore of England poses with the World Cup trophy and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award trophy winning the '66 football World Cup in England December 1966

Bobby Moore of England poses with the World Cup…
Date: 05/11/06

Jimmy Case of Liverpool in action against Norwich City Football League Division One football match Carrow Road 07 October 1978

Jimmy Case of Liverpool in action against Norwi…
Date: 20/10/05

Alan Hinton of Derby County in action against Wolverhampton Wanderers Football League Division One football match Baseball Ground 04 March 1972

Alan Hinton of Derby County in action against W…
Date: 13/12/02

Michel Platini of France jumps over the challenge from Dietmar Jacobs of West Germany Mexico 86 World Cup SemiFinal football match Estadio Jalisco Guadalajara 25 June 1986

Michel Platini of France jumps over the challen…
Date: 13/04/02

Argentina captain Diego Maradona (l) shakes hands with England captain Peter Shilton (r) as referee Ali Bennaceur (c) and the two linesman Morera Berny Ulloa (far l) and Bogdan Dotchev look on World Cup Mexico 86 Quarter Final Football match Aztec Stadium Mexico City 22 June 1986

Argentina captain Diego Maradona (l) shakes han…
Date: 11/12/01

Jurgen Klinsmann of Germany in action against Austria International Friendly Tournament football match Ernst-Happel Stadium Vienna 02 June 1994

Jurgen Klinsmann of Germany in action against A…
Date: 08/08/01

Ronnie Whelan of Liverpool celebrates his last-gasp equaliser against Portsmouth FA Cup Semifinal football match Highbury 05 April 1992

Ronnie Whelan of Liverpool celebrates his last-…
Date: 03/08/00

Peter Shilton of England lines up prior to game against Scotland Home International Championship football match Wembley Stadium 19 May 1973

Peter Shilton of England lines up prior to game…
Date: 07/02/00

Bryan 'Pop' Robson of West Ham United celebrates scoring a goal during the win against Crystal Palace Football League Division One football match Selhurst Park 24 March 1973

Bryan 'Pop' Robson of West Ham United celebrate…
Date: 04/02/00

Malcolm Marshall of West Indies appeals for a wicket against England Cricket Texaco Trophy Third One-Day International Lord's 04 June 1984

Malcolm Marshall of West Indies appeals for a w…
Date: 28/01/00

Brian Clough manager of Brighton and Hove Albion looks on unhappy from the the bench as his side lose 8-2 but is son Nigel is all smiles during the game against Bristol Rovers Football League Division Three football match Goldstone Ground 01 December 1973

Brian Clough manager of Brighton and Hove Albio…
Date: 12/01/00

Bobby Charlton of Manchester United leads out the team followed by Alex Stepney and George Best for game against Chelsea Football League Division One football match Stamford Bridge 21 March 1970

Bobby Charlton of Manchester United leads out t…
Date: 10/11/99

Eric Cantona of Manchester United in action against Newcastle United FA Community Shield football match Wembley Stadium 11 August 1996

Eric Cantona of Manchester United in action aga…
Date: 10/11/99

Tony Adams of Arsenal celebrates with the trophy after winning against Manchester United English Centenary Trophy Final football match Villa Park 09 October 1988

Tony Adams of Arsenal celebrates with the troph…
Date: 27/08/99

Phil Thompson captain of Liverpool celebrates by waving a flag after winning European Cup Trophy against Real Madrid European Cup Final football match Parc des Princes Paris 27 May 1981

Phil Thompson captain of Liverpool celebrates b…
Date: 07/07/99

Tony Barton manager of Aston Villa celebrates with the European Trophy after winning against Bayern Munich European Cup Final football match Rotterdam 26 May 1982 (Dennis Mortimer (l) and Peter Withe (r))

Tony Barton manager of Aston Villa celebrates w…
Date: 07/07/99

Alan Shearer (r) of Blackburn Rovers celebrates a goal against Aston Villa with Chris Sutton FA Carling Premiership football match Ewood Park 24 September 1994

Alan Shearer (r) of Blackburn Rovers celebrates…
Date: 25/06/99

Kevin Keegan of England is sent flying by a challenge from Raymond Mommens of Belgium European Football Championship football match Comunale Stadium Turin 12 June 1980

Kevin Keegan of England is sent flying by a cha…
Date: 25/03/99

Barry Powell of Coventry City and Graeme Souness of Liverpool make a splash as they slide in a puddle on a soaked pitch Football League Division One football match Highfield Road 18 October 1975

Barry Powell of Coventry City and Graeme Sounes…
Date: 24/03/99

Manchester United manager Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his Assistant Brian Kidd hold aloft the Premiership league trophy as the team celebrate after the game against Blackburn Rovers FA Carling Premiership football Old Trafford 03 May 1993

Manchester United manager Manager Sir Alex Ferg…
Date: 11/03/99

John Wark of Ipswich Town is stamped on by Liverpool's Terry McDermott Football League Division One football match Portman Road 13 December 1980

John Wark of Ipswich Town is stamped on by Live…
Date: 26/02/99

Bryan Robson of Manchester United (far r) celebrates with l-r Mick Duxbury (no2) Kevin Moran, Norman Whiteside and Gordon McQueen after scoring the third goal against Brighton and Hove Albion FA Cup Final Replay football match Wembley Stadium 26 May 1983

Bryan Robson of Manchester United (far r) celeb…
Date: 26/02/99

Gordon Strachan of Scotland in action against Trevor Francis of England Home International Championship football match Wembley Stadium 01 June 1983

Gordon Strachan of Scotland in action against T…
Date: 26/02/99

Alex Ferguson manager of Aberdeen with Willie Miller prior to game against Hibernian Scottish League Cup Final football match Hampden Park 27 October 1985

Alex Ferguson manager of Aberdeen with Willie M…
Date: 06/01/99

Brian Clough manager of Nottingham Forest gives the fans thumbs up during game against West Bromwich Albion Football League Division One football match City Ground 03 November 1985

Brian Clough manager of Nottingham Forest gives…
Date: 06/01/99

Pat Jennings of Tottenham Hotspur in action against Aston Villa Football League Division One football match Villa Park 11 October 1975

Pat Jennings of Tottenham Hotspur in action aga…
Date: 02/12/98

Clive Lloyd of Lancashire has a laugh after colliding with umpire Dickie Bird against Warwickshire Cricket Benson and Hedges Cup 1978 Group A Courtaulds Ground Coventry 08 May 1978

Clive Lloyd of Lancashire has a laugh after col…
Date: 17/11/98

Ray Clemence of England makes a save from John Toshack of Wales World Cup Qualifier football match Wembley Stadium 24 January 1973

Ray Clemence of England makes a save from John …
Date: 02/11/98

George Best and Denis Law of Manchester United in action against Everton Football League Division One football match Old Trafford 08 March 1972

George Best and Denis Law of Manchester United …
Date: 22/05/98

England goalscorers Gary Lineker (2 goals) and Peter Beardsley (1 goal) celebrate at the end of the game against Paraguay World Cup Mexico 86 Second Round Football match Azteca Stadium Mexico City 18 June 1986

England goalscorers Gary Lineker (2 goals) and …
Date: 17/03/98

Diego Maradona of Argentina in action against Falcao of Brazil Spain 82 World Cup Group C football match Sarria Stadium Barcelona 02 July 1982

Diego Maradona of Argentina in action against F…
Date: 17/03/98

David Platt of England (hidden) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal against Cameroon (Gary Lineker (l)) World Cup Italia 90 QuarterFinal football match Stadio San Paolo Naples Italy 01 July 1990

David Platt of England (hidden) is mobbed by te…
Date: 13/03/98

Paul Gascoigne of England in tears is consoled by Mark Wright after the penalty shoot-out defeat against West Germany World Cup Italia 90 SemiFinal football match Stadio delle Alpi Turin Italy 04 July 1990

Paul Gascoigne of England in tears is consoled …
Date: 13/03/98