Dr Alexander Jackson
@dralexanderjackson
Curator @nfmofficial.bsky.social Former utility DEF. Views my own. 2023 Lord Aberdare Literary Prize Winner for Football's Great War by Pen & Sword.
However, it had to be abandoned due to a storm during the game. These photos give an idea of how wet it was!
The FA XI lost 3-1, but consoled themselves with the full match to follow
England next played Argentina in 1953 during a tour of South America. These are from an album the AFA presented to the FA. 1st was a Buenos Aires XI van FA Xi. Billy Wright leads the FA side out while referee Arthur Ellis meets President Peron. Yes, we brought our own ref!
The final one was by sportswriter John Graydon, who enthused about South American football, based on his experiences at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil. "South Americans concentrate on the classical. Many of their combined moves rank among my greatest football memories."
It also contains three different articles exploring the history and style of Argentine football, with lots of praise for the style and skill of its players.
Thanks to his time in Argentina, Richard was able to meet the team and they all signed the match programme.
Lets go back to the beginning - at least for official matches between #England and #Argentina. Here is the programme for the first in 1951 - a 2-1 win for England thanks to a late Jackie Milburn goal. This belonged to referee Richard Maddison, who officiated in Argentina in 1949 and 1950.
Egypt also contributed the first African match official at the tournament with Youssef Mohamed, who was also involved in the Olympic football tournament. (Courtesy of the Priory Collection)
Ahead of tonight's game between Belgium and Egypt, here here is preview of The Pharaohs in the official tournament programme for the 1934 FIFA Men's World Cup - they were the first African country to participate in the final tournament. (Courtesy of the Priory Collection)
Interesting to see that he had grown at moustache at this time. He had shaved it off by the time he travelled to Brazil in December 1957 (Image from his Immigration Card via Ancestry UK)
@gedboy58.bsky.social - thought you might like this cartoon. From Nat Whittaker's scrapbook in @nfmofficial.bsky.social collections.
A few snapshoots for @refbooks.bsky.social from referee Nat Whittaker's scrapbook - part of @nfmofficial.bsky.social collections. For those who don't know, Nat was also the Secretary of the Southern League and the 1907 FA Cup final referee.
As found in the Nottingham Football Post, 2 April 1910 - issues with adults getting over involved in kids football is nothing new!
Was sad to read recently of the death of artist Glen Baxter. I grew up with a copy of the Collected Blurtings of Baxter, so it was special to recognize one of his works when we took a loan from the Players Foundation a few years ago. A small slice of his surrealist humour.
To accompany Sheffield Theatres production of The Ladies Football Club, they and Sheffield Homes of Football have arranged a series of talks - I'll be chatting about women's football during the First world War on Saturday at 5pm at the Crucible www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/extra-time-b...
Something for @refbooks.bsky.social - a pre-printed postcard that Arthur Ellis had produced to help him respond to (presumably) the many enquiries he got. This one has been used to say thanks for being congratulated on getting the 1952 FA Cup referee appointment.
Although I do like the strong George Formby vibes from centre-half William Richardson
Scanned a few things last week, including magazine build up to the 1935 FA Cup. Personal favourite is the photo of George Shaw (WBA) who 'can knit a pull-over a good deal better than most women' with his wife and their wee baby in the tub.
What would Sir Jim Ratcliffe make of all this I wonder? (From NFM Collection)
Another page from the 1934 World Cup programme - this time showing trophies and awards. It includes the Coppa Del Duce, commissioned by dictator Benito Mussolini as an additional prize for the winners, and much larger than the Jules Rimet trophy.(Priory Collection)
Another highlight from the 1934 World Cup programme - a cool but somewhat challenging infographic on the qualifiers. Courtesy of the Priory Collection.
From the official programme. Can email you the two pages about referees.
One @refbooks.bsky.social - guide to the match officials from the 1934 FIFA World Cup programme. (Courtesy of the Priory Collection) Includes the first African referee at a World Cup.
In 1907, they had gone to the FL 1st Div holders (and 2 times cup finalists) Newcastle United - and won 1-0. Part of their success was due to having plenty of Geordies and ex-NUFC players, who were more than familiar with the Toon's close-passing style. It was seen as a massive cup-upset
Some extra gloss for #Macclesfield + their amazing win - Crystal Palace were the last non-League team to knock out the Cup holders (Wolves) in 1909 Then the FL only had 2 divisions. Palace were in the 1st Division of the Southern League - a bit like the 3rd Division. They also had cup form - 1/2
May have shared this with already. James Dowd sketch/cartoon for the Sheffield Evening Telegraph, 31 January 1912. Think there is a separate written report.