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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 22h

Looking forward to the talks tomorrow by @spiritof47.bsky.social and @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social at the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social. These talks are supporting the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social Home and Away: Football in the British Army.
More information and how to book your place below

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 22h

Talk: 'WWI Football stories - Football's Role in Gallipoli & Ammunition Factories'. 11th October 2025. Venue - The Fusilier Museum Warwick. Further details at - fusiliermuseumwarwick.com/events/footb... #sportshistory

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Jimmy Sirrel's Lovechild @jslovechild.bsky.social · 1d

An interesting centenary match. Looking forward to plenty of hacking, charging and shoving.

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Charlton Athletic Museum @chathmuseum.bsky.social · 1d

This upcoming
@footballandwar.bsky.social
event is now sold out.

If you want to go on the waiting list contact us on [email protected] and we'll squeeze you in if we can

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 2d

The @lofcsupporters.bsky.social and @footballandwar.bsky.social Remembrance event in conjunction with The WFA and Army FA will take place on the 6 November. Speakers include Steve Jenkins, Peter Kitchen and @leytonorienttrust.bsky.social
It is a free event but book your tickets in advance
Details 👇

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Kal... ⨾ 🕊️ @khalsir.bsky.social · 2d

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 3d

Grant Bage talk coming up at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social entitled - "Sir Alf Ramsey: How the Army Shaped Him". It considers the military service and formative experiences of World Cup-winning football manager, Sir Alf Ramsey.
Sign up for a place at this free event @ www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/sir...

www.nam.ac.uk

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to the talks by @spiritof47.bsky.social and
@dagenhaminvince.bsky.social at the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social on 11 October. These talks are supporting the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social Home and Away: Football in the British Army.
More information and how to book your place below

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 4d

Interesting talk by Grant Bage coming up at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social entitled - "Sir Alf Ramsey: How the Army Shaped Him". It considers the military service and formative experiences of World Cup-winning football manager, Sir Alf Ramsey.
Sign up for a place @ www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/sir...

Sir Alf Ramsey: How the Army Shaped Him

Grant Bage considers the military service and formative experiences of World Cup-winning football manager, Sir Alf Ramsey.

www.nam.ac.uk

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to the talks by @spiritof47.bsky.social and @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social at the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social on 11 October. These talks are supporting the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social Home and Away: Football in the British Army.
More information and how to book your place below

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Sterling Ladies FC ⚽️ DAGENHAM INVINCIBLES @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social · 5d

#DagenhamInvincibles in Colchester 🎭💚⚽️ @footballandwar.bsky.social @kelceyervick.bsky.social @wanderingtractor.bsky.social

www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2550525...

Auditions to be held for Colchester play on First World War women's football team

A COLCHESTER man is set to hold auditions for a play about a historic women’s football team which is coming to the city.

www.gazette-news.co.uk

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 7d

The @chathmuseum.bsky.social, @footballandwar.bsky.social, The WFA and Army FA Remembrance will take place at The Valley on the 3 November. Speakers include @spiritof47.bsky.social, Ben Hayes, @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social and @blitzwalker.bsky.social
It is a free event.
More information👇

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Everton FC Heritage Society @evertonheritage.bsky.social · 7d

Reasons to visit the new @EvertonHeritage.bsky.social matchday centre in the Bluehouse building (accessed from Fulton Street).
4: The EFCHS stall.
Staffed by Richie, Gaz, Joe etc, it sells books, magazines, fanzines, EFCHS scarves etc.

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 7d

✍️ New Article: The Football of Upper Silesia

Surviving partition and geopolitical upheaval Upper Silesia has always had its own distinct culture and identity.

No so more than is manifested in its vibrant football scene.

Words: Tomasz Kosiński

Read here ⬇️

footballheritage.co.uk/the-football-o…

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Everton FC Heritage Society @evertonheritage.bsky.social · 7d

Reasons to visit the new @EvertonHeritage.bsky.social matchday centre in the Bluehouse building (access is from the rear, on Fulton Street).
3: Toffee Art.
The Toffee Art stall has a fantastic range of Evertonia, designed by our very own Thomas. T-shirts, mugs, coasters, cards and much more.

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 8d

The @chathmuseum.bsky.social Remembrance event in conjunction with @footballandwar.bsky.social, The WFA and the Army FA will take place at The Valley on the 3 November with @spiritof47.bsky.social amongst the speakers.
It is a free event but places are limited.
More information👇

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to the presentation by @spiritof47.bsky.social that will take place on 11 October, which is part of the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social talks programme that is supporting its Home and Away: Football in the British Army exhibition.

Fusilier Museum Warwick @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social · 15d

In the 2nd talks event on football & the army, Clive Harris explores the game in the fateful Gallipoli operation 110 years ago. Steve Bolton examines women’s football teams in WW1 ammunition factories. Book at fusiliermuseumwarwick.com/events/footbal…#gallipolil#ww1w1 @footballandwar.bsky.social

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Sterling Ladies FC ⚽️ DAGENHAM INVINCIBLES @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social · 8d

RAF Hornchurch 110th Anniversary 4th + 5th October - Celebrating links with #DagenhamInvincibles @footballandwar.bsky.social @blitzwalker.bsky.social @jonno-tech.bsky.social @sportinhistory.bsky.social @sportingheritage.bsky.social

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.bsky.social · 8d

DROPPING SUNDAY

My guest is @brunssen.bsky.social, whose new book explores four European clubs with a Jewish connection: Ajax, Bayern München, FK Austria Wien and Tottenham Hotspur.

How did these identities come about, and why are they often problematic?

Find out on Sunday. Here's a taster...

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FootyCon @footycon.bsky.social · 8d

Our Call For Papers/Presentations is now live for the International Football History Conference aka FootyCon 2026.

Get your proposals in for what promises to be another great conference. The deadline is January 5th 2026!!

#Footycon26

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Everton FC Heritage Society @evertonheritage.bsky.social · 8d

Reasons to visit the new @EvertonHeritage.bsky.social matchday centre in the Bluehouse building, opposite Hill Dickinson Stadium (access is from rear on Fulton Street).
1: The Ruleteros stall - run by band of Blues who foster links with other Everton clubs in S. America.

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 9d

The @chathmuseum.bsky.social Remembrance event in conjunction with @footballandwar.bsky.social, The WFA and the Army FA will take place at The Valley on the 3 November with @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social amongst the speakers.
It is a free event but places are limited.
More information👇

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.bsky.social · 9d

NEW POST 🗞️

A match day etiquette guide for first-time visitors to English football

Pleeeease explore clubs outside the Premier League…

Read on… #groundhopping

open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...

Tips for First-Time Groundhoppers in England (especially Americans)

I wrote this post after seeing a few Americans asking about protocol when visiting football matches in England for the first time. Here are my thoughts on match-going etiquette.

open.substack.com

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Football and War Network @footballandwar.bsky.social · 10d

Book your place for the @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social presentation at the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social on 11 October as part of the series of talks that supports the @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social Home and Away: Football in the British Army exhibition.
More information👇

Fusilier Museum Warwick @fusmuswarwick.bsky.social · 10d

Saturday 11th October, Steve Bolton will discuss the rise of women’s football teams in WW1. His talk will be accompanied by a fascinating display of football items. To book go to bit.ly/WomensFootball…#thelionesss#womensfootballl#ww1w1#ww1historyry @footballandwar.bsky.social

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Charlton Athletic Museum @chathmuseum.bsky.social · 10d

New , incredibly rare, items added to our Alan Curbishley display.

Thanks to
@paddypowerofficial.bsky.social for the donation. We promise to not drink any of the beer.
#cafc

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