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The Football Association was born on October 26, 1863. 15 clubs competed in the first FA Cup of 1871-72. The Football League kicked off and association football, the game that is played around the world today, was officially born. Try and kick a goal with these quizzes about U.K. football!
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Editors: gtho4, ozzz2002, stuthehistoryguy Quiz Search:
1 1960s English Football
The 1960s has often been called the golden age of English football. So how much do you know about it? Back then it was the the First Division, not the Premier League (which commenced in 1992).
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jeffa
Apr 11 04
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2 To Miss, or Not to Miss?
The penalty shoot out, a method of getting a winner after 120 minutes of close fought, level scoring contests. However, for England, a method of getting beaten, regularly.
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doomed
Jun 27 04
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Last Updated Aug 08 13 1:24 AM

Some sample questions from this category:

* In 1965, Stanley Matthews brought a magnificent career to a close when he played his last League game for Stoke City in the First Division. How old was "the wizard of dribble"?
* England's unbeaten run as World Champions lasted just four matches. Which country was the first team to defeat England after 1966?
* "Match of the Day" first graced the television screens in August 1964, and featured Liverpool beating Arsenal. Who scored the first-ever goal shown on "Match of the Day"?
* Which of these Nations had England not faced in a penalty shoot out between 1990 and 2004?
* I'm not saying it was a more democratic league back then, but four teams which won promotion during the decade also managed to capture the First Division championship. Which four?


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