WIN, LOSE, DRAW
GRAPHIC INTERPRETATIONS OF ICONIC BRITISH SPORTING MOMENTS
The truly great sporting
moments are performed by
those who transform their
sport into an art form
Art and sport often go hand in hand. Be it Ian Botham striking the ball for
four, Thierry Henry drawing out the goalkeeper or A P McCoy achieving his
4,000th winner, there is something intrinsic about sport that really captures the
imagination.
Win, Lose, Draw is an exhibition of iconic sporting moments created by leading
UK graphic artists.
A mix of digital and original works of art, each artwork has been signed by the
featured sportsman and is completely unique.
Exhibition: 23rd November – 25th November 2015
Online: 23rd November – 14th December 2015
winlosedraw.org
Win, Lose, Draw is a fundraising initiative in aid of national charity, Willow.
willowfoundation.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 1106746
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Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged
16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. These Special Days
enable them and their families to reconnect and refocus on each other while
enjoying an activity of their choosing. A day for them, a day about them and a
day that will create memories they will all treasure forever.
For some their Special Day is the opportunity to return some normality to their
lives. For others it is the last chance to fulfil a dream. But for all, at what is the
most difficult of times, a Special Day is a life-affirming experience that can lift
spirits, reunify families and be a source of strength when it’s needed most.
Each Special Day provides a positive experience to be shared with a partner,
parents, siblings, children or close friends. To date, Willow has provided almost
12,000 Special Days for young adults diagnosed with a life-threatening condition
such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease.
Founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his
wife, Megs, Willow is a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of
cancer aged 31. Anna’s love of life and the enriching experiences of her own
Special Days were the charity’s inspiration.
Willow is totally reliant on the generosity of individuals, companies, trusts and
foundations to fund its work.
willowfoundation.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 1106746
Kristin’s Special Day with her family in Scotland gave them time to reconnect at the end of her cancer treatment
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FARAH, 2012
10K and 5K double gold in 2012 Olympic Games
Artwork by Thomas Burden
Signed by Mo Farah CBE
THE MOMENT
Mo Farah became a household name as a result of his
glorious victories and charming celebratory poses during
the 2012 London Olympic Games. His first gold medal was
in the 10,000m, in which his training partner, Galen Rupp,
took silver. Then just a week later Mo doubled up on his
long-distance glory with another gold in the 5,000m. He
dedicated his double golds to his twin daughters. Farah
was awarded a CBE in the New Year of 2013 for his services
to athletics.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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HURST, 1966
England 1966 World Cup victory
Artwork by Daren Newman
Signed by Sir Geoff Hurst MBE
THE MOMENT
Geoff Hurst became a household name after one of the
most famous World Cup finals ever. The England team,
whose win in this match has never been repeated, played
host to 96,000 fans in Wembley stadium, including The
Queen and Prince Philip. Even to this day, it is the mostwatched event in British television history with 32.3 million
viewers. Hurst achieved the first hat-trick ever scored in any
World Cup Final, securing England’s first and only World
Cup win.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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EDWARDS, 1973
“That Try” aka the greatest try ever scored
Artwork by Emily Forgot
Signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE
THE MOMENT
In January 1973 Gareth Edwards played for the Barbarians
against the New Zealand All Blacks and completed what
has since been known as the greatest try in rugby history.
In a flawless chain of passes which included Bennett,
Williams, Pullin, Dawes, David, Quinnell and finally Edwards,
the Baa-Baas left the crowd awestruck from the outset.
Cliff Morgan, commentating at the moment of the try,
gushed “This is Gareth Edwards! A dramatic start! Oh, that
fellow Edwards!”.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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FERGUSON, 1999
Manchester United win 1999 European Cup
Artwork by Will Scobie
Signed by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE
THE MOMENT
Even UEFA calls the outcome of this match “scarcely
believable.” In the final moments of the UEFA Champions
League Final, Manchester United came back from 1-0
down to Bayern Munich. With two goals in three minutes,
this was the first time the Red Devils had won this title in 31
years, and one of the most dramatic European Cup Finals
ever. Peter Schmeichel, Manchester United’s captain,
raised the trophy with Sir Alex on that unforgettable night.
594x841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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MCCOY, 2013
Milestone record of 4,000 winning rides
Artwork by Charles Williams
Signed by AP McCoy OBE
THE MOMENT
Tony “AP” McCoy, who has ridden more than 15,000 races
in total, reached a phenomenal milestone in November
2013 of 4,000 wins in his career so far. His 4000th was on
the horse Mountain Tunes who had been trained by Jonjo
O’Neill and was owned by JP McManus. Both men are
long-time friends of McCoy, making this achievement
all the more delightful for the famed rider. AP McCoy is
more than 1,400 winning races ahead of the next most
successful jockey, Richard Johnson, making McCoy a truly
outstanding and memorable sportsman.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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JOHNSON, 2003
England win 2003 Rugby World Cup
Artwork by Ben Tallon
Signed by Martin Johnson CBE
THE MOMENT
In late November 2003, England captain Martin Johnson
became the first player to lead a northern hemisphere
team to victory at the Rugby World Cup. Playing against
Australia, the game seemed lost to begin with, as the
Wallabies scored just six minutes in. However, the England
side picked up the slack and, with 26 seconds left on
the clock in extra time, Jonny Wilkinson achieved a final
drop goal, leaving the score 20-17 to England to seal the
victory. The image of Johnson lifting the Webb Ellis Cup has
become an iconic image of England’s sporting success.
594 x 841mm original artwork on artist board
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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REDGRAVE, 2000
Millennium Olympics in Sydney, fifth consecutive gold
Artwork by Will Scobie
Signed by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE
THE MOMENT
British rower Steve Redgrave set an amazing Olympic
record in the year 2000 with his fifth consecutive gold
medal. Redgrave said to his team after the race:
“Remember these six minutes for the rest of your lives. This
is the stuff of dreams.” After the Olympic achievement,
Steve was knighted in the 2001 New Year Honours for
services to rowing. Britain’s Minister of Sport, Kate Hoey,
hailed Redgrave as “the greatest Olympic athlete of all
time.”
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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FLINTOFF, 2005
England win the Ashes 2005
Artwork by Charles Williams
Signed by Andrew Flintoff MBE
THE MOMENT
Having lost at Lord’s in the opening Test of the 2005 Ashes,
England had just beaten Australia in one of the most
exciting games of cricket ever played. During the second
Test at Edgbaston, Brett Lee had defended his wicket
courageously leaving Australia requiring three runs to win
and England just one wicket. The tourists’ stand ended
when Lee’s batting partner, Michael Kasprowicz, was
caught by England wicket-keeper, Geraint Jones. Amid
the host’s celebrations and in a true act of sportsmanship,
Andrew Flintoff detached himself from the celebrations
to sympathise with the visibly shattered Lee. With an
impressive line-up including the captain Michael Vaughan,
Kevin Pietersen and Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, the 2005
Ashes was finally won by England for the first time in almost
20 years.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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WIGGINS, 2015
Cycling’s Hour Record broken at Lee Valley Velopark
Artwork by HelloVon
Signed by Sir Bradley Wiggins CBE
THE MOMENT
The iconic Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) - record for
the longest distance cycled in one hour on a bicycle from
a stationary start - was broken by Sir Bradley Wiggins in
June 2015, who rode 33.88 miles, an improvement of one
mile on the previous record a month earlier by fellow Brit
Alex Dowsett. Wiggins was cheered on by 6,000 spectators
for a ride he revealed as “torturous”, and he called the
achievement his “baby”. Despite less than ideal conditions
in temperature and pressure, Britain’s most famous cyclist
overcame the circumstances to smash the world record.
841 x 594mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
594 x 420mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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ADAMS, 1998
Arsenal v Everton
Artwork by Dan Leydon
Signed by Tony Adams MBE
THE MOMENT
In May 1998 Tony Adams made a kick that would go
on to be a defining moment in his career. This goal
was remarkable in both technique and outcome and
confirmed Arsene Wenger’s first Premier League title in
his career. In that moment the crowd burst into rapture,
Ian Wright leapt almost clean over Adams who stood at
6ft 3in, and the man behind the fantastic goal closed his
eyes, shortened his step, and – with arms outstretched –
inhaled the glory that poured over him.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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BOTHAM, 1981
England’s 1981 Ashes triumph
Artwork by Thomas Burden
Signed by Sir Ian Botham OBE
THE MOMENT
The 1981 Ashes series is popularly known as “Botham’s
Ashes”. Sir Ian Botham was the stand-out player of the
English cricket team during this series. In a Test where the
odds on an English win were 500-1 against, his highest
score was 149 not out in the third Test. His total across all
six Tests was a staggering 399. This, alongside an impressive
34 wickets taken, immortalised Botham in the ICC Cricket
Hall of Fame.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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ARSENAL, 1970/71
Arsenal win 1971 FA Cup Final
Artwork by Ben Tallon
Signed by Frank McLintock MBE, Charlie George and Bob Wilson OBE
THE MOMENT
In 1971 Arsenal won the FA Cup in a tense final against
Liverpool. Frank McLintock captained a team that included
goalkeeper, Bob Wilson and forward, Charlie George.
The team’s win contributed to Arsenal’s 1971 ‘double’ of
that year, alongside their win against Tottenham in the
Champions League during the same week. George’s
dramatic winning goal was scored late in extra time, and
his celebration – lying on his back on the Wembley turf –
became one of the most famous images of their victory.
841 x 594mm original artwork on artist board
594 x 420mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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SPURS, 1981
Tottenham win 1981 FA Cup Final
Artwork by HelloVon
Signed by Ossie Ardiles & Ricky Villa
THE MOMENT
The 1981 FA Cup Final was the 100th final of the tournament.
It had to be replayed since the original match against
Manchester City resulted in a tie. The replay saw Villa
score in the eighth minute and again in the 76th with an
amazing run in the box. The game ended at 3-2 to Spurs.
In a now famous moment, the Argentinian duo celebrated
while fans sung Tottenham’s song for the final ‘Ossie’s
Dream’ and Ardiles joined in with the line “In the Cup for
Tottenham”.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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SEAMAN, 2003
Iconic save in FA Cup arsenal vs Sheffield Utd
Artwork by Emily Forgot
Signed by David Seaman MBE
THE MOMENT
During the 2003 FA Cup Semi-Finals, David Seaman made
the most spectacular save from Sheffield striker, Paul
Peschisolido, leaping diagonally backwards to scoop
the ball backwards, away from the goal and oncoming
players. The match was also Seaman’s 1000th game in his
professional career, making this great save all the more
remarkable and memorable. Peter Schmeichel, former
Manchester United goalkeeper, commentated for the
BBC on the day of the match and pronounced it “the best
save I’ve ever seen.”
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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HENRY, 2003/4
Arsenal unbeaten run of 49 games, The Invincibles
Artwork by Kingsley Nebechi
Signed by Thierry Henry
THE MOMENT
Between May 2003 and October 2004 Arsenal remained
unbeaten for 49 matches, including draws. This is the
longest any English team has gone unbeaten in league
games and the team is still known today as “The
Invincibles”. Thierry Henry was the stand-out player of this
winning streak, scoring 39 goals in total and starting in 48
of the 49 matches. Some of the more impressive match
scores during this period included 5-0 against Leeds and
6-1 against Southampton.
594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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OWEN, 2001
England 2001 World Cup match against Germany
Artwork by Ben Tallon
Signed by Michael Owen
THE MOMENT
Although Germany scored an opening goal just six minutes
in, England turned this around to win 5-1, in one of Europe’s
most famous international matches. Michael Owen’s
phenomenal hat-trick was the first by an England player
against Germany since Geoff Hurst in 1966. The England
team consisted of other well-known players such as Paul
Scholes, Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand and David Beckham.
841 x 594mm original artwork on artist board
594 x 420mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
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THE ARTISTS
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Thomas Burden
Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable
Special Days.
An illustrator based in Chichester, Thomas specialises in illustration, vintage, retro, design, typography
and 3D art. His work has featured on book covers, advertising campaigns and magazine editorials
amongst others.
Emily Forgot
Embracing the odd, the everyday and the sometimes surreal, Emily’s playful visual language and image
making continues to innovate, evolve and surprise. Her enthusiasm, curiosity and eye for detail have
gained her recognition in publications such as The Creative Review as one to watch.
Dan Leydon
An illustrator based in Sligo, Ireland, Dan’s main area of focus has organically turned out to be
communicating his love and deep understanding of football through illustration. His work has been
exhibited in New York and London and featured by The Guardian.
Kingsley Nebechi
An Italian born, British raised illustrator based in Portsmouth, Kingsley’s work is inspired by his love for
patterns, comics and fashion. His artwork has been featured on book covers, advertising campaigns,
product packaging and animation.
DaREN Newman
An illustrator, typographer and designer raised and based in Manchester, Daren also works under the
moniker of Me&MyPen. His work has featured in publications such as the New York Times, New York
Magazine and illustration related books and blogs.
WILL SCOBIE
A Brighton based illustrator, Will’s approach to illustration plays with the idea of the continuous line
whilst maintaining a graphic simplicity and communicating an idea through a playful and optimistic
perspective.
Ben Tallon
An illustrator and art director, Ben’s vibrant, hand crafted work is created with a wide range of organic
materials: pens, inks, brushes, found materials and textures, acrylics, spray paint, pastels, wax and
coloured pencils. Ben is very much a mixed media creative and favours the unexpected or happy
accident.
Charles Williams
A London based illustrator and designer, Charles’ work is firmly rooted in drawing, the use of geometric
shapes, the continuous line, isometric grids, interconnected forms and a surreal three-dimensional
aesthetic.
HELLOVOn
For some their Special Day is the opportunity to return some normality to their lives. For others it is the last
chance to fulfil a dream. But for all, it is a life-affirming experience that can lift spirits, reunify families and be
a source of strength when it’s needed most.
Make a donatioN
You can make a one off donation or pledge a regular gift online or by phone. Please visit our website
willowfoundation.org.uk/donate or give us a call.
Become a Benefactor
Many companies and individuals choose to support Willow through our Benefactor programme and commit
to a minimum annual donation for £5,000. As a Benefactor you will receive extended opportunities to
connect with the charity and its beneficiaries. For further details please contact us.
Charity of the Year
Nominate Willow as your company’s Charity of the Year. The charity will work with you to maximise fundraising
opportunities and staff involvement. To find out more about how we can support your efforts, please get in
touch.
Direct support of Special Days
If you work in the hospitality industry and would be able to support Willow with donations or discounts off
transport, hotel accommodation and/or access to tickets for concerts, West End shows or popular attractions
please contact us.
In aid of Willow
Organise your own event in aid of Willow, whether it be a black tie ball, golf day or challenge event, the
choices are endless. By joining Team Willow you’ll be helping to fulfil dreams, lift spirits and create memories
that will be treasured forever. We have a great team on hand to give you all the support to make it a
success, please get in touch.
THANK YOU
Willow would like to thank these companies and individuals for their support of Win, Lose, Draw, along
with all contributing artists and sportsmen.
HAYHILLGALLERY
M A S T E R
W O R K S
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C O N T E M P O R A R Y
A R T
An award winning London based illustrator and artist, HelloVon utilises a seamless and dynamic blend
of traditional and digital mark making techniques. He has become one of the industry’s foremost
contemporary portrait illustrators.
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