Mitchell, Andy

The World's First Football Club (1824): John Hope and the Edinburgh footballers: a story of sport, education and philanthropy

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ISBN 13:
9781986612449
author:
Mitchell, Andy
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
212
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, History, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.95

Description

The World's First Football Club (1824) is the story of the world's very first club dedicated to football, founded in Scotland in 1824. John Hope, an Edinburgh student, established The Foot-Ball Club, which thrived for almost 17 years, providing an outlet for organised football to a generation of young sportsmen. The club's remarkably detailed records have survived intact, including membership lists, accounts, letters, and personal reminiscences. These priceless items are reproduced in the book, offering a unique insight into the lives of the club's members. The authors have uncovered the names of almost 300 men who played for the club, providing a fascinating glimpse into the sport's early history. This book sheds light on the vibrant sporting culture of a particular social class in Edinburgh during the early 19th century, and how the Foot-Ball Club fitted into this scene.

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