peanut- posted:

Great picture from Wolves v Fulham

Blue Star Error posted:

JFairfax posted:

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Ball Control
This instructional film, one of a series of seven sponsored by the Football Association, could easily have been too dry, but the commentary and the sight of top players from West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal, such as Ted Drake and Jack Lambert, keeps you hooked.

Quite Unfit for Females
Topical Budget (the great British newsreel that ran from 1911-31) here presents a light-hearted item on the Football Association's proposed ban on women's football. Women's football was extremely popular in the 1920s. Indeed, on Boxing Day 1920, 53,000 fans packed into Goodison Park to watch the Dick, Kerr's Ladies beat the St Helens Ladies 4-0.

It's hard to tell whether or not this news item supported the ban, though its cameraman clearly enjoyed observing the players in their knitted kit undergoing a rigorous exercise regime. And keep your eyes peeled for a very dodgy-looking chap in tweeds and a Hitler moustache.

Nigerian Footballers in England
This enlightening account follows the Nigerian team as they embark upon their first tour of England in 1949. Challenging the best amateurs in the country we see a squad made up of civil servants and teachers gallantly take on Marine Crosby of Liverpool. In these joyous scenes black and white spectators stand side by side on the terraces enjoying the beautiful game together; a significant observation considering the race riots in the city only a year earlier.

This tour acted as a precursor for other visiting teams from the British colonies, with the Gold Coast visiting in 1951, Trinidad in 1953, Uganda in 1956 and the West Indies football team in 1959. The film was made by the Colonial Film Unit (1939-1955), a government initiative used by the Ministry of Information to promote the virtues of Britain and its way of life to African audiences.

Bundy posted:

phwoar at every single one

Total Meatlove posted:

Did we get TRP for 2008 or 2010?

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We’ve teamed up with the legendary former striker and sports commentator, Michael Owen, to bring you a fresh and exciting new menswear collection. Featuring a range of wardrobe essentials and stylish staples that won’t break the bank. This is your chance to elevate your style game with ease and affordability. Michael has worked closely with the team here at Peacocks to create a capsule wardrobe that will look good on everyone.

Michael Owen posted:

I’ve never really spent a lot of time thinking about fashion before, only knowing what I like and what (I think) suits me! So, working with Peacocks on this collection really has been an eye-opening experience.

I had no idea so much thought and attention to detail went into a simple t-shirt.

Thanks Ants posted:

The Hitler of sandwiches