WHY WE SHOULD REMEMBER…
Feb 17, 2022
2 minutes
BY DAVID GOLDBLATT
What was the genesis of the FA Cup?
The Football Association (FA) was founded in 1863 but for the first eight years of existence its member clubs played only friendlies. Then, in 1871, its secretary, Charles Alcock – inspired by the knockout format of the
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