History
Learn about the history of the game of football in the UK from this section.
Selected sites from UK Directory
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Classic Kits
View detailed history's, through graphics, of English club's kits here.
www.kitclassics.co.ukFIFA - History of the Game
Informative essay on the origins of the game of football from the official governing body of the game.
www.fifa.comFootballCrests.com
Looks at the history and meaning of football (soccer) club crests from around the world, and in particular, the UK.
www.footballcrests.comHistora.org
Visit the "World Football Historian" offering users the ability to look into history of world football by reviewing tournament records, tracking nations, and clubs.
www.histora.orgInternational Football Hall of Fame
World's first soccer Hall of Fame in London invites users to vote for their all-time best player. Includes profiles of existing Hall of Famers.
www.ifhof.comInternational Football Hall of Fame - Footballing History
Timeline that deals with the history of the game of football from the 1860's to the 1960's.
www.ifhof.comJournal of Soccer History
Peter Alegi publishes articles relating to the historical study of soccer. Browse the first issue, and get instructions for submissions.
people.bu.eduLiving at the Time of the Census - Sport in 1901
Learn about the 1901 Cup final between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United. Also includes a video of crowds at a football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool.
www.pro.gov.ukNational Soccer Hall of Fame - World Soccer Origins
Contains summaries on ancient games similar to soccer from such regions as Egypt, China, Alaska, the Pacific Islands, Mexico, England, and the USA.
www.soccerhall.orgObserver - Special Report: England Under Sven
Read highlights from The Observer's football coverage since Sven took over, from the glory of Munich and the qualification drama to the bid for World Cup 2002.
www.observer.co.uk