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1870 in association football

The topic of 1870 in association football is one that always generates great interest and debate among experts and the general public. With a history dating back many years, 1870 in association football has been the subject of numerous studies, research and discussions in various disciplines. From its impact on society to its influence on the economy, 1870 in association football has proven to be a topic of great relevance today. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of 1870 in association football, from its origins to its current situation, in order to offer a complete and up-to-date view of this important topic.

The following are events in 1870 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.

Events

Clubs founded

England

Scotland

Births

  • 25 January – Fred Spiksley (d. 1948), England international forward in seven matches, scoring seven goals (1893–1898).
  • 13 April – Jock Drummond (d. 1935), Scotland international defender in 14 matches (1892–1903) and captain in four; won five Scottish Cups and four league titles with Rangers.
  • 22 April – Jack Robinson (d. 1931), England international goalkeeper in eleven matches (1897–1901).
  • 9 September – Tom Waddell (d. unknown), Scotland international in six matches (1891–1895).
  • 12 September – Alf Milward (d. 1941), England international forward in four matches, scoring three goals (1891–1897).
  • 16 October – Sandy McMahon (d. 1916), Scotland international forward in six matches, scoring four goals (1892–1902); won four league titles with Celtic from 1893 to 1898.
  • unknown date – James Gillespie (d. unknown), Scotland international forward in one match (1898), scoring a hat-trick; won the English league title with Sunderland in 1893 and 1895.

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b Despite being recognised as internationals at the time, these two matches are not now recognised as full internationals by FIFA because the majority of the Scotland team were London-based players of Scottish ancestry.

References

  1. ^ Williams, Mike & Tony (2012). Non-League Club Directory 2013. Harrow on the Hill: Tony Williams Publications Ltd. p. 666. ISBN 978-1-86-983377-0.
  2. ^ "Top 20 Oldest Football Clubs in the World". The Sportster. 12 December 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2020.