Development of Sport

By SeanyBall

  • FA founded

    FA was founded (Football Association)
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    FA founded

    The Football Association (FA) was Founded

  • First Game using FA rules

    The first game using the new rules was at Battersea Park. This allowed for people to see if the rules were correct and help publisise football

  • Charles Alcock

    Charles Alcock was elected to the commitee of the FA. Thus meant he could bring a sense or leadership to the FA

  • Charles Alcock; First full time secretary and treasurer

  • First FA cup

    Held at the Oval allowing people to watch it, this helped promote the sport

  • The Sheffield Rules

    The Sheffield rules were incorporated. This helped the game and allowed them to see where they need to improve

  • Football League

    The football league was founded so that teams could regularly compete, when people would watch if they enjoyed it the word of mouth would help the sport grow.

  • FA joined FIFA

    FA joined FIFA

  • FA rejoined FIFA

    FA decided to rejoin. This allowed them to compete in national competitions

  • England did not participate in Word Cup

    Could not participate

  • England did not participate in Word Cup

    Did not compete

  • Still can't participate

    England could still not take part

  • Englands First World Cup

    England took part in their first world cup, the media got hold of this and promoted it through newspaper and radio

  • Bradford City Fire

    This led to much higher safety standards in UK football grounds. It killed 56 people and injured 265

  • Hillsborough Disaster

    This killed 96 and injured 766 others. This is increased the security and police presence at matches since

  • Secretary was known to now be the Chief Executive

    Re-labelled and allows or more official title. This then made football more official

  • FA left FIFA

    Opted out of FIFA

  • Creation Of Premier League

    This was now the top tier of English football. This then allowed allowed more publicity and more money to be pumped into football

  • League reduction from 22 to 20

    This made the seasons shorter and then allowed more time to train for international competitions

  • New Wembley was built

    New Stadium for England and Cup finals. This allowed for a larger stadium capacity and an increase in profits which can go to hosting more events

  • 150 year anniversary

    Changed their Logo to make it more appealing