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Development Of Football
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Industrial Revolution
During the industrial revolution, people worked very long hours, therefore they did not have much free time to themselves. Even though the type of work was changed for people they still did not have any free time in which to participate in physical activity. This hindered the growth of sports due to the workers not having enough time to play them. -
The move from agricultural work.
Agriculture was dictated by the seasons, this meant that workers in agriculture had little to no free time in which they could take part in leisure activities. Most people spent their free time on the land in which they worked. This meant sports was not a factor for these workers. -
Mob football
"Medieval football" is a modern term used for a wide variety of localised football games which were invented and played in Europe during the Middle Ages. Alternative names include folk football, mob football and Shrovetide football. This was a game in which there could be any amount of players, it was usually played between towns and was a very brutal game to play as there was little to no rules in the game. -
Growth of organised sport in public schools
In the 19th century the upper class children went to public schools. These schools were exclusive for the upper class in society. These sports were well organised and very popular, they had good facilities. By the 1850s sport began to develop quickly mainly because pupils had large amounts of free time available to them when not in school. -
First professional team
The first recorded professional football club was Sheffield back in 1857 and the club played a big role in revolutionizing and make football a global sport. Sheffield Football Club was formed in England industrial area when the industry was booming and it gave the chance for factory workers to play some form of sport on the weekend. This was a major team as this was the start of professional teams across the world. -
1/2 Day Saturdays
Major factor in sports development was due to 1/2 on Saturday's, this was due to this providing a period of time where people could take part in sporting activities. This only happened at the end of the 19th century and was slow to commence. It was due to workers having poor living conditions, therefore sports developments had to be encouraged. Factories realised a happy worker was more productive so they encouraged sport. Over the years larger firms paid for annual trips to the seaside. -
Governing bodies
FIFA was founded on the 21st of May 1904, in Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, France, this was a huge development as this now is the major governing body in football. The FA was created on the 26 October 1863, in London this was the english football association that now controls English football. Lastly UEFA was created on the 15th of June 1954, Basel, Switzerland, this was vital as they runs nation and club competitions including and controls the prize money, regulations, and media rights in football. -
Crossbar Introduction
The original incarnation of association football didn't involve a crossbar. The FA's Laws of the Game, introduced in 1863, initially stated that a goal should be 'two upright posts, eight yards apart, without any tape or bar across them'. Solid crossbars began to be used in the 1870s, but, it wasn’t until 1882 that the updated Laws of the Game required every club to provide crossbars. This was major as this is now used in current football and is a huge factor of football. -
Offside Rule
The offside rule formed part of the original rules in 1864 but it was a far remove from the law as we know it today. Any attacking player ahead of the ball was deemed to be offside. By the late 1860s, the FA made the momentous decision to adopt the three-player rule, where an attacker would be called offside if positioned in front of the third-last defender. This was very important as this has allowed the passing style of play to be used and thus creating a better watch for viewers. -
Goal kicks
Goal-kicks were introduced in 1869. This rule was a massive change as it has affected the current game as this rule still exists. This rule now plays a massive role in the current game. -
FA cup
11 November 1871 was when the first FA cup was. This was the first tournament in the world, this played a huge role in tournament football as other teams saw this competition and decided to copy its format. Since then tournaments are held every year across the world. This tournament eventually led to the World cup being created. -
First International game
The 1872 match between Scotland and England was the first ever official international association football match to be played. It was contested by the national teams of Scotland and England. The match took place on 30 November 1872 at West of Scotland Cricket Club's ground at Hamilton Crescent in Partick, Scotland. This was huge as it was the beginning of international football across the world, now international football is huge across the world. -
Introduction of Shin pads
Shin guards first made an appearance in 1874 and were made from large cricket pads to protect the front of the leg. As the speed of the game increased these grew smaller and many players discarded them altogether. This was a major factor in football as it meant that it increased the health and safety of players. -
First ever referee whistle
In 1878 a referee used a whistle for the first time. Referees in the current game still use these. This was an important introduction to the game as it allowed the referee to stamp his authority on the game when making decisions. -
First penalty kick
There was no such thing as a penalty up until 1891. This was a vital change to the game as it saw the beginning of more strict football. this stopped opposition players stopping certain goals by taking out players in the box and having no sanction. This was a major change as it saw the introduction of new rules coming in that affect the current game. -
First football stadium
The Oval hosted the final until 1892. The following year, the final between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton was held at Fallowfield in Manchester. Goodison Park was the first purpose built football stadium in England. It cost £8,090, and was officially opened on 24th August 1892. This was the start of massive stadiums being built for football and means that more and more fans were able to go watch football games. -
First ever transfer fee
The first ever three-figure transfer fee was the £100 paid by Aston Villa in 1893 for Willie Groves. This saw the beginning of transfer fees, they have since then increased to over 100 million per player -
First Olympics
Although the ancient Games were staged in Olympia, Greece, from 776 BC through 393 AD, it took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. This was huge as it saw more opportunities for football in competitive games such as the Olympics -
Introduction of 11 v 11
In 1897 The laws specify, for the first time, the number of players on each team were to be 11 and the duration of each match was to be 11. Before this there was no certain amount of players on each team. This change was vital as it made the game organised and easier to play. Also this rule is still implemented in the game to this day. -
Public transport
Improved transport systems started to contribute to sport in the 1950s with the railway system. This allowed large numbers of people to travel around the country and helped to popularise sports such as football, rugby and cricket. Roads were also improved after the 1950s and this helped to improve coach and bus travel. This allowed teams to travel further and play teams further away which led to the start of football across the country. -
First world cup
On July 13, 1930, France defeats Mexico 4-1 and the United States defeats Belgium 3-0 in the first-ever World Cup football matches, played simultaneously in host city Montevideo, Uruguay. This meant countries can come together to play each other, this tournament has grown over the years and now brings in millions of pounds to the hosting country, attracts millions of fans and creates huge amounts of money through sponsorships. -
First live broadcast
The BBC started its television service in 1936, although it was nearly a year before the very first televised match of football was screened – a specially-arranged friendly match between Arsenal and Arsenal Reserves at Highbury on 16 September 1937. This was just the start of things since then sky have made huge deals worth 5.14 billion for a five year deal. This brings in huge amounts of money into the football industry. This also gives viewing rights to everyone, growing football further. -
Aeroplanes
These planes allowed people to travel across the world for small prices and this would save time, this was a vital part of teams playing teams from other countries. This has allowed sport to grow and teams to play multinational teams. -
First European cup game
The first ever European Cup game took place on the afternoon of 4th September 1955 in Lisbon. first European Cup goal was scored by Sporting's Joao Baptista Martins. This was the start of a major competition in which there are huge rewards due to competition all being against the top clubs in the world. This now brings in huge amounts of money due to the amount of people who watch these games everyday. -
First Euro's
The idea for a pan-European football tournament was first proposed by the French Football Federation's secretary-general Henri Delaunay in 1927, but it was not until 1958 that the tournament was started, three years after Delaunay's death. This again was another competition in which European teams compete in it, it again increased the amount of football watched in European counties. -
Car ownership
mass car production started in the 20th century, this allowed most households to have 1 or more car. This allowed people to easily travel to support their favourite teams, this was vital as it started the trend for fans to go watch, since then fans bring in huge amounts of money to clubs every year and is a vital way in which clubs can have the money to pay the wages of players. -
Role of P.E. in schools.
Sport has developed in schools as a result of what has happened in school PE. Today PE is a key element of the schools curriculum, this means that PE lessons are encouraged and extracurricular activities are organised when possible. One of the aims of the national curriculum is to get as many children as possible to participate in sport. PE has been affected by the huge growth in faculties. lastly teachers also give up their free time to coach, organise and motivate the children -
UEFA cup/ Europa league
The UEFA Europa League, formerly the UEFA Cup, is an association football competition established in 1971 by UEFA. It is considered the second most important international competition for European clubs, after the UEFA Champions League. This was vital to football again as it give the so called lesser teams in world football a chance to win trophy's and to get the cash rewards from this competition. This has helped to expand the amount of teams who play each other across the world. -
First corner kick
Corner-kicks were introduced in 1872. this rule has not changed since it was introduced in 1972. This rule was vital to the game as it allowed the game to flow better. This rule in a small way made the game easier to play and watch, therefore increasing the viewing of the game. -
First kit sponsor
On 24 January 1976, Southern League Kettering Town became the first British club to play with a sponsor's name on its shirts, after signing a deal with Kettering Tyres, when its players turned out against Bath City. This was a major step in football history as this saw the beginning of sponsorships in football. These sponsorships now bring in huge amounts of money into the football industry now. -
First 1 million pounds transfer.
Trevor Francis was recognised as the first £1,000,000 player. he transferred from Birmingham to Nottingham forest. This was the beginning of transfer prices increasing. since this transfer prices for players have gradually increased and have now reached over 100 million for a player. -
Boots
The first pair of football boots noted in history are those made for King Henry VIII of England, who ordered a pair from his Great Wardrobe in 1526. However, post war saw the beginning of more flexible and lighter boots. in the 1980s players began to wear boots from specific manufactures, this led to the Adidas predator boots. these boots started the idea of personalised and unique boots. By the 21st century boots had become very unique and lightweight. -
Back pass rule
The back pass rule was introduced in 1992. This was to stop players from time wasting by passing it back to the keeper and him picking t up. This was a vital change to the game because it has made the game more competitive for the players and has made the game a better watch for the spectators. -
Establishment of premier league
The 1992–93 FA Premier League was the inaugural season of the Premier League, the top division of English football. The season began on 15 August 1992 and ended on 11 May 1993. This was the beginning of a major league, this was the beginning of sky covering the games. This is now arguably the biggest and wealthiest league in the world. -
First all seater stadium
All-seater stadiums have been compulsory in the English Premiership since the start of the 1994-95 season as a result of the Taylor Report, which gave recommendations to improve stadium safety after the Hillsborough disaster. The initial plan, drawn up in 1990, had recommended that standing areas should be banned from stadiums in the upper two tiers of the league from 1994 onwards. This was a major change as it prevented disasters like hillsborough from happening. -
First 100 million transfer
Gareth bale signed for Real Madrid in 2013. The Wales star has agreed a £300,000 per week, six-year deal after sealing an 100 million euro move. This signing set the bench mark for transfers after this. since then prices for players have again increased. This was the start of inflated prices for players. -
Goal line technology introduced
In December 2014, the Bundesliga clubs approved goal-line technology that was to be introduced at the start of the 2015–16 Bundesliga season. this was the start of goal line technology. This was a major rule change as it made the job of the referee easier. -
VAR
This was a huge step in football history. This has allowed the referee to make better decisions and to review his decisions. This will allow the game to be played with more reliability in the game. This can review red cards, penalty and possible fouls in the game.
