Before The 'D'...Association Football around the world, 1863-1937.

Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle - 19.12.63 The Forest Club was founded by CW and JF Alcock.  JF Alcock was a delegate...

Forest FC of Leytonstone, formed in 1859 and adherents of the Harrow Rules, relocated to London in 1864 and adopted the name Wanderers (alt...

The most influential figure in the evolution of Association Football,   Charlie Alcock was at the center of many of the key developments...

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Barnes (London)   participated in the first ever match under  FA rules , a 0-0 draw against Richmond (who were not FA members). They also ...