Shot of the Season 21-22: Dave Shields

By Ian Townsend

We asked our fabulous Pitching In Isthmian Photographers to choose their favourite photograph of the campaign, and tell us why it is important to them.


We’ve had a magnificent Pitching In Isthmian season, one which has been illustrated and enriched by the work of a number of brilliant photographers, who have recorded it for posterity. Dave Shields, otherwise known as Stadium Photography, broke the rules and sent us two- so we’ve included them both, as rule breaking seems to be compulsory at the moment. They even look like a party.

• When was the image taken (match, event, etc)?

Above- Canvey Island v Brentwood Town, Pitching In Isthmian North Play off Final. Below, Worthing celebrate after clinching promotion at Bowers and Pitsea.

Worthing celebrate at Bowers- Stadium Photography

Worthing celebrate at Bowers- Stadium Photography

• Where can we find the rest of your work?

At my own website- here- for stadium shots, and on Twitter- here- for matchday shots.

If you regularly take photographs at our matches but haven't yet submitted yours, there's still time. Send it to Ian at townsendaround@gmail.com

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