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unusual facts about English football



1921–22 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1921–22 season was Arsenal's third consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1922–23 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1922–23 season was Arsenal's fourth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1923–24 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1923–24 season was Arsenal's fifth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1929–30 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing first, winning their only League championship to date.

1930–31 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing twentieth and conceding a record 125 goals.

1931–32 Stoke City F.C. season

In March 1932 away at Bury, 17 year old Stanley Matthews made his professional debut and he would go on to become one of the greatest players in English football.

1952–53 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1952–53 season was Manchester United's 51st season in the Football League, and their eighth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1953–54 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1953–54 season was Manchester United's 52nd season in the Football League, and their ninth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1954–55 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1954–55 season was Manchester United's 53rd season in the Football League, and their tenth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1955–56 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing second, their highest finish in the English league system to date, despite losing their final four League games.

1957–58 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1957–58 season was Manchester United's 56th season in the Football League, and their 13th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1958–59 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1958–59 season was Manchester United's 57th season in the Football League, and their 14th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1959–60 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1959–60 season was Manchester United's 58th season in the Football League, and their 15th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1960–61 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1960–61 season was Manchester United's 59th season in the Football League, and their 16th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1961–62 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1961–62 season was Manchester United's 60th season in the Football League, and their 17th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1962–63 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing thirteenth for the second consecutive season.

1962–63 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1962–63 season was Manchester United's 61st season in the Football League, and their 18th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1963–64 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1963–64 season was Manchester United's 62nd season in the Football League, and their 19th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1965–66 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1965–66 season was Manchester United's 64th season in the Football League, and their 21st consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1968–69 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1968–69 season was Manchester United's 66th season in the Football League, and their 24th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1969–70 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1969–70 season was Manchester United's 67th season in the Football League, and their 25th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1970–71 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1970–71 season was Manchester United's 68th season in the Football League, and their 26th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1971–72 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1971–72 season was Manchester United's 69th season in the Football League, and their 27th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1972–73 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1972–73 season was Manchester United's 70th season in the Football League, and their 28th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1973–74 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1973–74 season was Manchester United's 71st season in the Football League, and their 29th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1975–76 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing tenth, with a symmetrical record of fourteen wins, fourteen draws and fourteen losses.

1976–77 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1976–77 season was Manchester United's 74th season in the Football League, and their second consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1977–78 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1977–78 season was Manchester United's 75th season in the Football League, and their third consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1978–79 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1978–79 season was Manchester United's 76th season in the Football League, and their fourth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1979–80 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1979–80 season was Manchester United's 77th season in the Football League, and their fifth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1982–83 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 24-team Division Four, then the bottom tier of English football, finishing 21st, their lowest-ever finish in the Football League.

1982–83 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1982–83 season was Manchester United's 80th season in the Football League, and their 8th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1984–85 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1984–85 season was Manchester United's 82nd season in the Football League, and their 10th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1985–86 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1985–86 season was Manchester United's 83rd season in the Football League, and their 11th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1989–90 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1989–90 season was Arsenal's 70th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1990–91 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1990–91 season was Arsenal's 71st consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1991–92 Leeds United A.F.C. season

The 1991–92 season was Leeds United A.F.C.'s 73rd season in their history, their 37th in the top tier of English football and their 2nd consecutive and final season in the Football League First Division before its rebranding as the FA Premier League.

2002–03 Southampton F.C. season

The 2002–03 season was Southampton F.C.'s 11th season in the Premier League, and their 25th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

2003–04 Blackpool F.C. season

It was also their third consecutive season in the third tier of English football.

2004–05 Blackpool F.C. season

It was also their fourth consecutive season in the third tier of English football.

2005–06 Blackpool F.C. season

It was also their fifth consecutive season in the third tier of English football.

2009–10 Sunderland A.F.C. season

The 2009–10 season is Sunderland's third consecutive season in the top division of English football, the Premier League.

Drumoyne

It is the birthplace of Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United football club since November 1986 and now the most successful manager in English football.

Ford Monday Night Football

Ford Monday Night Football (MNF) is a football programme on Sky Sports which broadcasts live English football generally from the Premier League.

GAC Logistics

GAC is the key sponsor behind English football club Crystal Palace, ESPN Star Sports regional broadcast sponsor for FA Cup, European Tour star golfers Richard Stern and Graeme Storm, motor racing professional Alex Brundle, professional rugby league club Bradford Bulls, leading London Beckenham Swimming club and official logistics sponsor for Manchester United Soccer Schools.

Vitaly Mutko

He has, however, been criticised for his comments about the rival English bid, such as by suggesting that English football is corrupt.


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1889–90 Small Heath F.C. season

The 1889–90 season was the ninth season of competitive association football played by Small Heath F.C., an English football club based in the Small Heath district of Birmingham.

1988–89 Liverpool F.C. season

John Aldridge scored both of Liverpool's goals, and rather than relegate Aldridge to the bench on Rush's return, manager Kenny Dalglish altered the 4-4-2 formation to 4-3-3 in order for Rush, Aldridge and Beardsley to feature alongside each other in what was undoubtedly the finest attacking line-up in English football, complemented by wingers John Barnes and Ray Houghton.

1991–92 Derby County F.C. season

Despite the loss of key players like Mark Wright and Dean Saunders, Derby County emerged as genuine contenders for an automatic return to English football's top flight (which would be renamed the FA Premier League from the start of the next season) after the takeover by Lionel Pickering made Derby one of the richest clubs in the Second Division.

1994–95 Middlesbrough F.C. season

Middlesbrough were promoted to the top flight of English football after a two-year exile by winning the Division One title under new player-manager Bryan Robson.

1996–97 Barnsley F.C. season

In Barnsley's final home game of the season, a Yorkshire derby against Bradford City, the team knew a win would be enough to secure promotion to the top tier of English football for the first time in the club's history.

2006–07 Stoke City F.C. season

With the return of Peter Coates and Tony Pulis the objective was to now gain a long awaited return to the top flight of English football.

Amy Fearn

The FA promised to investigate, with Neale Barry saying "English football needs more Amy Rayners".

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

In 1886 it was widely speculated that English football club Plymouth Argyle which was formed in that year was named after the regiment's football team as they were stationed at the time in Plymouth, Devon.

Barmy Army

In conjunction with the increasing appearance of English football shirts at cricket grounds in the early 1990s, the song's repetitive cry of "Barmy Army, Barmy Army, Barmy Army" transferred to domestic cricket arenas at Old Trafford and Headingley.

Batalha dos Aflitos

Both substitutes that entered the match in the second half are currently playing in English football: Anderson with the nickname "Andershow" at Porto of Portugal, and currently at Manchester United and Lucas at Liverpool.

Belle and the Devotions

According to John Kennedy O'Connor's The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History, the actions of English football fans in the tiny state the previous autumn caused something of a backlash against the British delegation.

Cambridge University Association Football League

This gives Cambridge University county status (separate from Cambridgeshire), with the same voice in English football's governing body as such associations as London, the Army and Women's football.

Charles C. Krulak

Following the takeover of English football club Aston Villa by MBNA Chairman Randy Lerner in August 2006 and as of September 19, 2006, General Krulak joined the board of Aston Villa as non-executive director, where he quickly earned the approval of the fans by taking the time to post on various Aston Villa messageboards.

Clifton F.C.

Russell Slade (born 10 October 1960) is an English football manager currently in charge of League One side Leyton Orient.

Matthew Turner (born 29 December 1981) is an English football striker and wide midfielder.

Cullis

Kevin Cullis (born 1958), former English football manager and a convicted fraudster

Darlo

Darlington F.C., an English football who play in Football League Two.

Dean Gordon

Gordon signed with Football League Two side Grimsby Town on a free transfer on August 2004, his first club outside of the top two tiers of English football, but despite holding down a regular place in the team he was released in March 2005 by Russell Slade.

Easson

Jimmy Easson "Jimmy" Easson (1906–1983), Scottish footballer who played as an inside-forward for Portsmouth in the English Football League

Edward Donaghy

Eddy Donaghy, English football player and coach, active in the 1920s and 1930s

English Football League

The Football League, the highest four divisions of English football until 1992 and the three divisions below the Premier League since 1992

European Club Soccer

Rotherham United are included amongst the English clubs despite never playing in the top tier of English football, this is due to the developer, Krisalis Software, being based in Rotherham.

Fabrice Fernandes

This transfer is amongst those being scrutinised by the Stevens enquiry into corruption in English football.

Fairless

Jack Fairless, manager of the English football club Darlington from 1928 to 1933

Flitcroft

Garry Flitcroft (born 1972), English football manager and former professional footballer

Freiburger FC

The club has strong connections to English football club Guildford City F.C., with Guildford being a sister city of Freiburg, and publishes news and results of the later club on its website.

Gus Uhlenbeek

Uhlenbeek spent more than a decade in English football, and was released by Halifax Town at the end of the 2006–07 season.

It's Chico Time

In 2010, Slimani re-recorded the single in support of the English Football Team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

John Hurst

He formed a defensive partnership with Brian Labone, the club captain of Everton at the time.Following the introduction of substitutes to English football in 1965 (for injury only) Hurst became Everton's first ever sub replacing Fred Pickering at Stoke City's Victoria Ground in August 1965.

John Kendall

Jack Kendall (John William Kendall), English football goalkeeper active in the 1920s and 1930s

John Lineker

John Lineker is named after English football striker Gary Lineker.

Ken Branagan

Kenneth Branagan (27 July 1930 – 9 August 2008) was an English football fullback who was born in Salford.

Kill the Director

The song was also used as the title music to football show Football Focus in the 07/08 English football season.

Les O'Neill

With Carlisle he made it to the top flight of English football in the same team as Chris Balderstone and Bobby Parker.

Matthew Young

Matty Young (born 1985), professional English football midfielder

Merson

Paul Merson (born 1968), retired English football player, and former player-manager of Walsall

Mincher

Keith Mincher, English football manager and sports psychologist

N40

Naughty Forty, a football hooligan firm linked to the English Football League team Stoke City F.C

Neil Emblen

Emblen had spent the majority of his career in English football with Millwall, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace, Norwich City and Walsall.

Paul Dalton

He scored 12 league goals in the 1993–94 season as the club narrowly missed out on a return to the second tier of English football under Peter Shilton.

Playfish

In August 2011, Playfish was confirmed as the official shirt sponsor of the newly formed, supporter owned English football club AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

Redknapp

Harry Redknapp (born 1947), father of Jamie and past manager of various English football clubs

Seedhill

Seedhill Football Ground, the former home of English football team Nelson F.C.

Stearman

Richard Stearman, is an English football player for Wolverhampton Wanderers

The Valiants

Port Vale F.C., nicknamed The Valiants, an English football club

Thomas Duckworth

Thomas Crook Teddy Duckworth (1882 – unknown) English football player and manager

Tony Knapp

Anthony Knapp (born 13 October 1936 in Newstead, Nottinghamshire) is a British footballer, a notable defender in the English football league in the 1960s.

Walter Balmer

Billy Balmer (* 12 July 1877, † 1937), was an English football player

William Groombridge

William Ironside Groombridge, secretary of English football club Gillingham/New Brompton

Woodlands Academy, Coventry

Cyrus Christie (born 1992), professional footballer, currently playing for Coventry City in the third tier of English football.