Football in England

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Overview

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History

  • Report this link Archived results For England Senior team
  • Report this link Association of Football Statisticians Databases of Soccer results; focuses on the UK and Europe, but covers other major leagues; covers injuries and suspensions, transfers, Euro 2000 stats, detailed history of the game and much more, especially for members.
  • Report this link Football Crests Presents the meaning and history of football (soccer) club crests (badges / logos) from the UK, expanding in time to the world.
  • Report this link E Sportsdata League tables and scores from 1888-89 to 2004-05
  • Report this link Club Histories Database of football club histories, covering the clubs of England and Wales from the dawn of competitive football to the present day. It plans to cover clubs from the biggest names way down to village clubs and long forgotten names from the past.
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Play/Watch

  • Report this link Google Club Directory Alphabetically by club
  • Report this link 4 Football Awards for UK unofficial soccer websites; submit websites for your favourite team; points will be awarded for the team, based on assessments of the website and a league table of teams will be produced representing the best represented teams on the web. Football memorabilia prizes to be won.
  • Report this link e-soccer For English football links: the central directory and index for football clubs and soccer links in England. Comprehensive directory for English soccer resources includes links for league and non-league teams, news, fanzines, statistics, and coaching.
  • Report this link FA Learning Al you need to get on official courses
  • Report this link Female soccer UK site for girl's and women's soccer.
  • Report this link Football Mitoo A map-based front end providing information on all the leagues outside the top divisions in the UK
  • Report this link Football Links Directory of English, Scottish and Italian soccer club links
  • Report this link Football in the community A new website for Grassroots football coming soon.
  • Report this link List of Football Clubs Running Ability Counts
  • Report this link Give Me Football Professional Footballers Association with live news, scores, and results for English and Scottish Leagues; the infamous PFA awards
  • Report this link Grassroots Community Football Program A partnership between Grassroot's Leisure Development Team & Arsenal FC in the promotion and development of football throughout the community within Essex.
  • Report this link Half Time Talk An online community for grassroots soccer - a community website for Coaches, Soccer Parents and Match Officials involved at all levels throughout grass roots football.
  • Report this link Rivals Has links to the best independent football sites, covering all English and Scottish Clubs
  • Report this link Roy of the Rovers.com Dedicated to the UK comic book hero Roy Race, this site looks at the milestones in his career, and invites visitors to buy and swop memorabilia, test their football knowledge and play fantasy league football
  • Report this link Soccerbase A very up-to-date source of statistics on the British game
  • Report this link Ring-Tones Football songs as ring-tones with club songs from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal among others.
  • Report this link RSSSF English Football League Archive supplied by Stuart Jackson and consist of every league table back to the establishment of The Football League, the oldest league in the world, in 1888
  • Report this link Leamington FC Independent news site
  • Report this link Fans FC
  • Report this link When Saturday Comes "one-touch Football" with media watch, football think tank, rants central (discussion items)
  • Report this link Female soccer UK site for girl's and women's soccer.
  • Report this link Teamtalk
  • Report this link Referee Association (including a soccer quiz)
  • Report this link Bristol Premier Combination
  • Report this link Soccer Pulse
  • Report this link Powerleague Largest 5-a-side football center in the UK boasting 15 all weather football pitches and club house facilities
  • Report this link Alpha Soccer Provides a set of links for each club; each site is rated and shows the number of hits
  • Report this link Global Youth Soccer
  • Report this link Club by Club Guide From Manchester Online - for the local clubs
  • Report this link UK School Football Directory, organised by county, chat, forum etc
  • Report this link Sheffield-United A site independently owned and maintained by a mad, Blades supporting couple who like to add a personal touch to match reporting. Blades Links. The site also incorporates a chat forum and many media forms are used to keep this site interesting, including pictures and video. A great place for Sheffield United supporting ex-pats and regular supporters.

The National Team

  • Report this link England and the World Cup From BBC Sport
  • Report this link The FA Get it from the top - from Senior to under 16's and the Women's Teams
  • Report this link England's National team Archive of England's international matches since 1872
  • Report this link England (and Waddle steps up.....) The on-line fanzine for the England football team with player profiles, match reports, and more
  • Report this link EnglandCaps Provides articles and information covering the England team, including captains, managers, players, famous matches, stories and news. Newsletter available
  • Report this link England Supporters A site for UK and worldwide supporters of the England national football team; supporters packs, news, rankings, chat etc, features, World Cup News
  • Report this link Football-England Match reports, squad, news...
  • Report this link England Supporters An independent site for fans by fans

Premier League


Arsenal

Arsenal started out as "Dial Square", South of the River, at the Arsenal Armaments Factory, Woolwich in 1886, wearing all-red shirts provided by Nottingham Forest. Moving north of the River in 1912, to Highbury, they made the first Division in 1915 and dominated the championship in the 30's. For more information see Boring-Boring-Arsenal or Steve Gleiber's history; for a more statistical account see the Arseweb Club Directory for all those telephone and email details: Official; see also Arseweb and Arsenal-LandHighburyLondon& nbsp; N5 1BU;3D map Phone 020 7704 4000 Fax 020 7704 4001. Junction 2 of M1 onto A1 or Arsenal tube station on Piccadilly Line. Full directions.The training Ground is at Shenley and a proposed New Stadium is planned at Ashburton GroveTickets: 0171 704 4040, Availability, seat options and costs from Arsenal.com; good advice on obtaining them from Arsenal-World. < width="2%"> < vAlign=top width="49%"> Recent Success:League Champions 1991,1998, 2002;runners-up 1999, 2000, 2001 FA cup 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003League cup 1993;European cup-winners cup 1994. A full chronological list of honours, including those of the youth and the ladies teams, can be found in Arsenal-Land, while Steve Gleiber presents other useful information, including a managers success list. The squads: First team from Arsenal-World including details of players previous clubs and performance stats. Arsenal.com has player news and also covers the Ladies and Reserves squads Player Stats: Appearances, scores, bookings etc Official info; for a graphical presentation, including assists, for the current and last season see Arsenal-Land Quick Information:Current league position; latest results with report; team news; breaking news, fixtures
  • Report this link Arsenal Football Tickets From 1st4FootballTickets
  • Report this link Arsenal-Land Is a fan site with fans contributing a range of features to the site including match reports, views columns etc. The site is split into several sections covering all things Arsenal. There are 3 information sections based around the club, the squad and history. The site's main features include a forum, an extensive links page, a download section including screen savers, wallpapers and images. The most recently added feature of a league table allows you to view the league by away games, home games , last no. of games as well as compare the form of two teams. - A site rapidly improving and adding features.
  • Report this link Arsenal-World With 6 million hits to date Arsenal-World is probably one the most complete fan sites around . Arsenal-World is a fan orientated site with regular news, book reviews, match reports and fan columns. The heart beat of the site is a fine message board with a host of friendly and knowledgeable fans sharing their views regularly. Tope features include E-Cards, wallpapers and "the Gooner online" the web site of the popular fanzine. The message board is worth a daily visit alone and comprises a popular prediction league free for all to play. To top off the site there is a wealth of independent stats bought from their connections with footy mad.
  • Report this link Arsenalnews review ANR as it's more commonly known is a web site offering match analysis and previews from writer Myles Palmer, the author of "The professor", which is of course based upon Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. The web site itself is pretty simple in design but don't let that put you off. ANR is well laid out and regularly updated often with the insightful writing of Myles Palmer usually off the top of his head which works really well. Sometimes predictions go astray thus making his best work the match analysis updates.
  • Report this link SteveGleiber's site Steve Gleiber's site's is the home of the renowned Arsenal history pages which he compiled to form a 4 part history in highlights style. The history pages alone make this site a real winner but there's much more on offer. A popular fans forum and rumour mill are the other main features in a smartly designed web site.
  • Report this link ArseWeb ArseWeb is the original Arsenal web site, online before any other including the official site at Arsenal.com. The site's motto is content before before style and although the site has a few cobwebs there is a wealth of information on every thing Arsenal related, from first team squad information to song pages. The best features of the site are the Newsreel service providing the latest Arsenal news as it breaks and usually before so and the youth pages also offers a point of interest with selection information and stats.
  • Report this link Stattoshop The home of Arsenal stats offering all what would hope for from a stats based web site doing exactly what it says on the tin and more so. The core of the site is based around statistical information including: Player appearance information for each season since 1996/97, all time list of top scorers and player appearances, honours list, modern managers feature and cup final line ups to name just a few. To build around the statistical data there are also many other Arsenal related features such as: season comparisons, Wright's testimonial review and information regarding the new stadium.
  • Report this link ArseBlog A light hearted "off the cuff" Arsenal web site bringing you news on all things Arsenal. The home page contains daily updates with the ability to leave comments on recent news items. If you support Arsenal and have a sense of humour you will love this site. As well as the daily news there is the popular ArseBlog forum comprising of a host of friendly members where you can often find the manager's handy work with picture funnies, brilliant stuff.
  • Report this link Arsenal Online A frequently updated Arsenal fansite and blog with match updates, team and player news.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa started in 1874, as an extension of a Wesleyan Chapel cricket team, Villa Cross. It's first match was under mixed soccer & rugby rules. Becoming a professional team in 1880, it was one of the founder members of the Football league in 1988. It became very successful, winning the 1st Division Championships 6 times up to 1910. Alternating mostly between the 1st and 2nd Divisions since then, they have been in the top league now since 1988. Recent success: League Cup winners 1994, 1996; Ground: Villa Park Junction 6 of M6 to A38(M) Witton Train station on Birmingham toWalsall line

Bolton

Initially being formed as Christ Church Sunday School team, the team originally were known as "The Reds" because they wore red and white quartered shirts and later white shirts with red spots on, which were supposed to make them look bigger. They should have just used that silky effect material that was so popular in the 1980's, which certainly was snug fitting and made even the thinnest player look large Read on... from My Eyes have Seen the Glory

Blackburn

Birmingham

Formed when a group of cricketers got bored during the winter of 1875, a religious theme runs through their history with the original team being linked to Trinity church and subsequently moving from their first ground to St. Andrews in 1902. Initially, the side was named after the area of it's first home, Small Heath, they almost changed their title again when they moved to another nearby Heath; this time Edward's, but the blue link was not strong enough to persuade them. They did move, however, from their potholed Muntz Street ground (named after the character, Nelson, from The Simpsons), which became a great attraction for cavers for many years after, to St. Andrews. Read on... from My Eyes have Seen the Glory

League 2


League 1


Charlton

Charlton was founded in 1905 and quickly advanced to the Football League in 1920. The 1930s saw Charlton climb to the First Division under the astute management of Jimmy Seed. In the 1945-46 season Charlton finished runners-up in the FA Cup, losing 4-1 to Derby County. But the next season Charlton lifted the cup, beating Burnley 1-0. Charlton were one of the country's leading clubs but the club failed to move with the times and complacency set in. The Valley was never properly modernised and the crowds began to dwindle. In 1956 legendary goalkeeper Sam Bartram retired at the age of 42 and the next season Charlton were relegated after some 14 years in the top flight. Manager Jimmy Seed was sacked and the club stayed in the Second Division until 1971 when the team were relegated to the Third Division. Charlton won promotion in 1975 and in November 1982 former European Footballer of the year Allan Simonsen was signed from Barcelona. It was an expensive gamble and it rebounded badly. He played just 17 games before moving to his homeland. 12 months later Charlton were just five minutes from going into receivership, but a rescue package was by the High Court and the club was saved from extinction. Charlton's future looked secure but in March 1984 the new chairman announced that he owned the club, but not the freehold to The Valley and in September 1985 he had decided to move the club to Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park. In 1986 Charlton won promotion back to the top flight and stayed there until 1990. In December 1992 after seven years of exile, Charlton returned to The Valley. New managers Alan Curbishley and Steve Gritt were appointed. But in 1995 Alan Curbishley was put in sole charge and just two years later Charlton finished fourth in Division One. Charlton reached the final of the play-offs and would face Sunderland at Wembley. Sunderland were favourites but a hat-trick from Clive Mendonca helped Charlton to a 4-4 draw, and after 13 penalties Charlton goalkeeper Sasa Ilic saved Michael Gray's penalty and Charlton were in the Premier League. The Club started brightly but on the final day of the season the team were relegated. Charlton bounced back in style, winning the First Division Championship. Charlton were favourites to be relegated but a top half finish saw Charlton keep their top-flight status THE GROUND.. The Valley has undergone many improvements in the last few years. The Oldest Stand is the Jimmy Seed Stand on the South side of the ground, the stand was named in memory of the FA Cup winning manager who managed the club from the 1930's to 1950's and has a capacity of 3,000. The stand is the away end of the ground. The East Stand was built in 1994 and holds 6,000. The West stand was built for Charlton's first but unsucessful Premiership campaign, the stand is a double tier stand with conferencing suites, bars and offices and holds 8,000 fans. The newly built 9,000 seater North Stand was built on top of the old Covered End at The Valley. The stand is a double tier, with single tier North-West and North-East corners that connect to the East and West Stands. Charlton returned to the Valley in 1992, with a capacity of just over 8,000. GROUND LOCATION.. By Road From the M25 exit M25 at junction 2 and follow until the road becomes A102(M). Continue along to the A102(M), until you reach the exit sign posted Woolwich Ferry. Turn right onto the A206 Woolwich Road. At the first set of traffic lights turn right and Floyd Road is the 2nd turning on the left. By Train Charlton Train Station is a minute walk from the Valley. Exit the station to Charlton Church Lane, and across the road you will see a row of shops to your right, turn down the road to the left of them, and the Away Stand is down the turning on the right. By Bus The following London Transport buses stop near or at The Valley... 161, 177, 180, 380, 472 ADDRESS AND CONTACTS... The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL Tel: +44 (0)20-8333 4000 Ticket Hotline: 020-8333 401

Chelsea

Chelsea entered the 2nd Division of the Football League in 1905, in their first year as a club, but had to wait for success. Their history can be simplified as a yo-yo between the top two Divisions. They have been in the Premier Division since it was formed in 1992 and have a reputation for good cup runs. Challenging now for the top spot with their new manager See also: My eyes have seen the glory

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace history goes back to 1871, when staff from the Crystal Palace formed a football team which became one of the 15 founder entrants to the FA Cup competition. They competed in the FA Cup until 1876, when the team disbanded. A new company formed in 1905 and used the Crystal Palace ground for its matches. They applied to join the Football League but were rejected. Instead they were forced to join the Second Division of the SouthernLeague... read on from The Holmesdale Online Recent success: Promoted to Premiership 2003. Ground: Selhurst Park SE25 Junction M25 Junction 7 and follow directions provided by Football Ground Guide or train on Victoria line to Selhurst or Thornton HeathTickets: 0208-771-8841

Everton

Everton evolved from a church team -St Domingo's- set up in 1878., taking the current name a year later. The royal blue strip was worn for the first time in 1901. As founder members of the Football League, 1888, they were a very successful side in both league and cup. "The Toffees" were less successful in the post-war years, but recovered in the 60's and have now become a regular member of the top division, without winning major honours. Ground: Goodison Park, 2m N. of Liverpool From N: Junction 26 on M6 to M58, then M57 From S: Junction 21a on M6 to M62 then M57 Buses from Liverpool's Lime St Station

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC - ....it all started a long time ago, when a group of kids played football on a piece of green just outside the City at Calme Downe. They went to to get a team together, but an argument over a new ground, saw the side split into Everton and Liverpool. The owner of the ground could not secure the name of that part of Liverpool (Everton) and so they played under the name of the City. They should have played under the name of Liverpool Scottish, because in their first game, the only player who wasn't from North of the border was the goalkeeper. And that was only because Scottish goalkeepers had a reputation even back then !! An early FA Cup saga developed..... read on: my eyes have seen the glory

Manchester City

After formation in 1887 and changing their name from Ardwick FC in 1894, City won Second Division championships in 1899 and 1903, with an FA Cup win in 1904. Two more 2nd Div. titles and another FA Cup lead to them finally taking the top spot in the First Division in 1937. An illegal payments scandal rocked the club in 1906..... read on ... My eyes have seen the glory

Manchester United

Manchester United FC - Newton Heath a local Manchester team had started playing in 1878, a group of railway workers for Lancashire and Yorkshire Railways have formed the first team. They played at a small ground in North Road on Monsall Road Newton Heath. They were a resounding success that first season and soon picked up the nickname "the Heathens". In 1885 they turned professional and were admitted to the Football Alliance after their efforts to join the Football league failed. Eventually they were admitted in 1892 ... Read on ......from Manchester United - The Legend

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough - In their early years, Middlesbrough won two Amateur Cups, one of which in 1898 was achieved despite having to play the semi-final miles away from their home ground, because of a smallpox outbreak in Cleveland at the time. Funnily enough, illness hit the club again in 1997, when the club could not put a side out to play Blackburn Rovers and lost three points. Three points that lost them their place in the Premier League. Maybe it was travelling that did it, as once they went four and a half years without an away win (33 games). Read on ... My eyes have seen the glory

Newcastle United

Newcastle United - The origins of Newcastle United stem from two rival clubs situated at each end of the city - Newcastle East End and Newcastle West end. As was typical of the early days of soccer, each developed as offshoots of cricket clubs. East End was predominant in 1892 and when West end were in financial troubles, East end took over the ground and became Newcastle United ..Read on.... from A brief history of toon See Geordie Sport also

Norwich City

Norwich City was formed in 1902, playing at Newmarket Road and moved again in 1908 to "The Nest". It was not until 1935 that they moved to the current ground in Carrow Road. They reached the First Division for the first time in 1972 and had their hay-day in the 1992-1994 period, finishing 3rd in the new Premier Laegue, and having some success in the UEFA Cup the following year. They were relegated in 1995 and took 9 years to return. More details from Wikepedia