1996 Merlin Premier Gold #10 Ray Parlour MGC 9

1996 Merlin Premier Gold #10 Ray Parlour MGC 9

This Ray Parlour card is number 10 from the 1996 Merlin Premier Gold collection, covering the 1996-97 Premier League season.

Merlin Premier Gold was a premium trading card set produced annually during the late 1990s, featuring foil card designs across the Premier League.

Parlour was in his fifth season in the Arsenal first team when this card was issued. The 1996-97 campaign was a significant one for the midfielder as it marked the arrival of Arsène Wenger as manager in September 1996. Wenger’s new training methods and dietary regime would transform Parlour’s career, turning a talented but inconsistent midfielder into one of the most dependable players in the squad.

Arsenal finished third in the Premier League, laying the groundwork for the Double winning season that followed. Parlour would become one of Wenger’s most trusted players, a tireless presence on the right side of midfield who provided the energy and industry that complemented the flair of Bergkamp, Vieira and Petit.

Features

• Card number 10 from the 1996 Merlin Premier Gold set.
• Features Ray Parlour during Arsène Wenger’s first season at Arsenal.
• Graded MGC 9 by Majesty Grading Company.

Specifications

• Player: Ray Parlour
• Team: Arsenal
• Card Number: #10
• Card Type: Base
• Serial Number: Unnumbered
• Season: 1996-97
• Manufacturer: Merlin
• Series: Premier Gold

Condition and Shipping

This card has been graded MGC 9 by Majesty Grading Company and is encapsulated in a protective slab.

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