{"product_id":"vince-hayes-manchester-united","title":"Vince Hayes, Manchester United","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVince Hayes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManchester United\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Vincent “Vince” Hayes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (24 March 1879 – 1 June 1964), also known during his career as \u003cb\u003eVic Hayes\u003c\/b\u003e, was one of the most resilient and under-appreciated figures of Manchester United’s formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in \u003cb\u003eMiles Platting, Manchester\u003c\/b\u003e, Hayes was trained as a \u003cb\u003eboilermaker\u003c\/b\u003e, a trade that mirrored the toughness and durability he brought to football. A reliable \u003cb\u003efull-back\u003c\/b\u003e, he made his first-team debut for \u003cb\u003eNewton Heath\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eFebruary 1901\u003c\/b\u003e, at a time when the club was still fighting for survival both on and off the pitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Newton Heath became \u003cb\u003eManchester United in 1902\u003c\/b\u003e, Hayes remained part of the evolving side, though his career was repeatedly threatened by serious injury. In \u003cb\u003e1905\u003c\/b\u003e, he suffered the extraordinary misfortune of \u003cb\u003ebreaking both legs\u003c\/b\u003e, only to break one again shortly after returning to fitness. Few players of the Edwardian era endured — or recovered from — such setbacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite this, Hayes returned to the game, leaving United for \u003cb\u003eBrentford\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eMay 1907\u003c\/b\u003e, before making a determined comeback to Old Trafford in \u003cb\u003eJune 1908\u003c\/b\u003e. His perseverance was rewarded when he played his part in United’s historic \u003cb\u003eFA Cup triumph of 1909\u003c\/b\u003e, the club’s first major trophy under its new name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayes left Manchester United in \u003cb\u003eNovember 1910\u003c\/b\u003e, having scored \u003cb\u003etwo goals in 128 appearances\u003c\/b\u003e across his two spells — modest statistics that belie his importance as a steady, professional presence during a crucial period in the club’s early history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis footballing life extended well beyond England. Hayes later became a respected coach, guiding \u003cb\u003eNorway at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games\u003c\/b\u003e, and later working with \u003cb\u003eWiener SC\u003c\/b\u003e in Austria. In \u003cb\u003e1923\u003c\/b\u003e, he took on his final managerial role with \u003cb\u003eAtlético Madrid\u003c\/b\u003e, contributing to the development of the game in Spain during its formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManchester United\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFA Cup winner\u003c\/b\u003e: 1908–09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will only pay shipping\/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscounts are given for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize: A3, A4, A5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaper: 400gsm premium art stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Unframed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny issues please contact me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:paul@worldvintagecolours.com\"\u003epaul@worldvintagecolours.com\u003c\/a\u003e by clicking the hyperlink and I will get back to you ASAP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Vintage Colours","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":47261320904896,"sku":"Vince Hayes, Manchester United A3","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":47261320937664,"sku":"Vince Hayes, Manchester United A4","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":47261320970432,"sku":"Vince Hayes, Manchester United A5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8242\/7840\/files\/A4-VinceHayesManchesterUnited.jpg?v=1769191221","url":"https:\/\/www.worldvintagecolours.com\/products\/vince-hayes-manchester-united","provider":"World Vintage Colours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}