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Maine Road: Looking back at the last day

With West Ham bidding a fond farewell to Upton Park, it's apt that we look at back the last game to be played at Maine Road, 13 years ago to the day on 11 May 2003.

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The face-painters and flag sellers did a roaring trade.

The face-painters and flag sellers did a roaring trade.
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The ever-popular Shaun Goater also said goodbye to the club after five years.

The ever-popular Shaun Goater also said goodbye to the club after five years.
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Tony Book took a stroll around the scene of such success as both player and manager.

Tony Book took a stroll around the scene of such success as both player and manager.
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It's the Law! Denis was one of a host of ex-Blues to be introduced to the crowd.

It's the Law! Denis was one of a host of ex-Blues to be introduced to the crowd.
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Ali Benarbia and Moonbeam took a well-deserved lap of honour.

Ali Benarbia and Moonbeam took a well-deserved lap of honour.
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A last look at one of the great grounds in English football history.

A last look at one of the great grounds in English football history.