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3 unusual facts about 1915 FA Cup Final


1915 FA Cup Final

Vivian Woodward an amateur and England international who played for Chelsea in peacetime but was currently serving in the British Army, had been given leave to play in the final.

The cup was awarded by the Earl of Derby whose speech, largely drowned out by a noisy crowd of young supporters, noted that all present needed to join together and play "a sterner game for England".

The Irwell Old Prize band provided the half time entertainment, playing a selection of tunes from around the British Isles.



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James Molyneux

Jim Molyneux, footballer who played for Chelsea in the 1915 FA Cup Final