Leicestershire Football Archive
Bringing football of a bygone era back to life!
The development of Association Football tactics in the nineteenth century was a gradual process, initially characterized by a more rudimentary and less structured approach compared to the sophisticated strategies seen…
As we look out at the modern football landscape, it’s easy to take club names for granted. But cast your mind back to the 19th century, when the beautiful game…
Founded in the late 1870s (probably 1877), Hugglescote Robin Hood FC were pioneers of football in Leicestershire, predating the formal establishment of competitive leagues. For their first decade, matches were…
For 93 years, from 1913 to 2006, Arsenal’s beloved Highbury Stadium stood as a bastion of English football. Its iconic Art Deco stands, the famous Marble Halls, and the beloved…
Satirday 6 January 1912, wasn’t just another away fixture for Leicester Fosse; it was a day etched into the club’s history as a harrowing, almost unbelievable ordeal. Their visit to…
In the annals of Leicester City Football Club, few names resonate with the same enduring reverence as John “Johnny” Duncan. Dubbed “Tokey” by his peers, Duncan is rightfully described as…
In the rich tapestry of English football, some names shine brighter, while others, though foundational, reside in quieter corners. Thomas “Tommy” Clay is one such figure – the first player…
The iconic Action Man Footballer, a beloved part of the “Sportsman” range, didn’t just reflect the UK’s passion for football; it was deeply rooted in Leicestershire’s manufacturing prowess and had…
In 1938, the Leicester Mail captivated its readers with a series of talent competitions, one of the most popular being a challenge to select Leicester City’s most ‘skillful’ XI. Readers…
Without doubt, the most successful footballer ever to have come from the Coalville District was Joe Bradford, a man who didn’t just play football, he defined it. Born on January…