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Football: the Association Game (1906). By: Charles William Alcock
Charles William Alcock (2 December 1842 - 26 February 1907) was an influential English sportsman and administrator. He was a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup.Early life and career:Alcock was born in Sunderland, and his family moved to Chingford, then part of Essex, at an early age. According to JB Smart, he was born as simply Charles and almost certainly took the middle name William in memory of his younger brother (who died in 1858, aged 11). Educated at Harrow School, Alcock was a keen schoolboy footballer, and formed the Forest club with his elder brother, John, in Chingford in 1859. He was then a prime mover in the 1863 foundation of Forest's more famous successor, Wanderers F.C., who were initially a predominantly Old Harrovian side.
The Father of Modern Sport
The story of late nineteenth century sport reflects that of nineteenth century society as Disraeli's two nations manifested themselves, not only in Capital v Labour, but in Gentlemen v Players, South v North and the Corinthian Ethic v Professionalism. One man had a foot in both camps and bestrode this narrow world like a colossus. Charles Alcock, Sunderland-born and Harrow-educated, enjoyed a sporting career which included cricket at Lord's and captaining Cup-winning and international football teams. He was a prolific journalist, editor and publisher and successfully combined those activities with his two day jobs, Secretary of the Football Association and simultaneously of Surrey County Cricket Club, drawing on his multiple experiences and fusing conflicting traditions and interests. He was involved in the beginnings of the FA Cup and the County Championship and his Kennington Oval became a national sports centre hosting international cricket, association and rugby football. It was also a venue for lacrosse, baseball, athletics, cycling, lawn tennis and - briefly - roller-skating. The League and Cup competitions which the world of sport takes for granted today owe much to his fo
The Classic Guide to Football
A fascinating insight into football in the 1900s and the formation of the beautiful game.
Football
From its origins in medieval times to its current status as one of the most popular sports in the world, football has a rich and fascinating history. In this book, Charles William Alcock, one of the pioneers of the modern game, takes readers on a journey through the evolution of football, from its amateur roots to the emergence of professional leagues and international competition. Along the way, he offers insights into the strategies, tactics, and personalities that have made the game what it is today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Charles Alcock and the Little Tin Idol
From the violence of 'mob' football on the High Streets of Britain to the cloisters and fields of its public schools, football emerged as the winter sport of the nation. However, it took the formation of the Football Association in 1863 and the help of the city of Sheffield (home to the world's oldest club), to give structure to a less violent sport that could be played by all. Who invented offside, heading, passing, the overhead kick, goalkeeping and eleven-a-side formations ? Why was a small team in Scotland so important to the development of the game? On the 16th October 1871 Charles William Alcock, the Honorary Secretary of the FA, put a proposal to the meeting: 'That a Challenge Cup be given for annual competition, open to all clubs belonging to the Football Association.' Only fifteen teams entered the inaugural FA Cup competition but disallowed goals, late kick-offs, extra-time, replays, disputed decisions, cup-tied players and teams playing 'ringers' ensured it would become the most famous domestic Cup competition in the world. 150 years later this is the story of the birth of football and of: 'Charles Alcock & The Little Tin Idol'
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