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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Jun 19

What are we doing for the opening weekend of the Women's EURO?

Games, crafts and activities during the day - then a FREE watch party for the France game in the evening.

Find out more here: nationalfootballmuseum.com/weuro2025

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Jun 10

💪🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth

Harry Kane wore this armband four Prides ago, when England defeated Germany in a EURO 2020 Round of 16 tie.

The captain scored the second goal in a 2-0 win, heading home the goal that would seal progression to the quarters.

It is now part of our Game of our Lives display.

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · May 29

Big European silverware. Small enough for your pocket. 🏆

Tiny versions of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League trophies, available at the museum and from our online shop.

shop.nationalfootballmuseum.com/collections/...

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Dr Alexander Jackson @dralexanderjackson.bsky.social · May 23

It formed the basis for this shorter, well illustrated autobiography that he created with the late John K. Rowlands in 1989.

John's widow, Catherine, has very kindly donated the manuscripts to @nfmofficial.bsky.social

A shorter autobiography published by Albert Geldard and John K. Rowlands.

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Dr Alexander Jackson @dralexanderjackson.bsky.social · May 23

It’s very important because player autobiographies are relatively rare prior to 1945.

Prior the SWW, some leading players had their stories serialized in newspapers. Another, Samuel Wadsworth, recorded his unpublished manuscript onto audiotape.

A sample of a newspaper autobiography for Alex James of Arsenal

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Dr Alexander Jackson @dralexanderjackson.bsky.social · May 23

Delighted to share a superb recent donation - the original autobiography of Albert Geldard.

From 1929 to 2008 he was the EFL’s youngest player. Debuted with Bradford Park Avenue v Millwall at 15 years and 158 days

Moved to #Everton and won 1933 FA Cup alongside Dixie Dean and 4 caps for England

A page from Albert Geldard's original manuscript for his unpublished autobiography

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · May 22

Born on this day in 1946, football's first true fashion icon, and one of Manchester United's most exciting players.

Remembering George Best: nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/george-best

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · May 15

Did you know that we house the oldest surviving Women's FA Cup trophy...

...but that the original is still missing?! 😱

More here: bit.ly/43q7BOi

Women's FA Cup: the missing silverware | National Football Museum

The museum is home to the oldest surviving Women's FA Cup trophy - but did you know that the original silverware is missing?

bit.ly

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · May 13

A little look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup action...

Did you know that this will be the first time Crystal Palace have made it to the final without Alan Pardew's involvement?

nationalfootballmuseum.com/stories/fa-cup-pardew

FA Cup: A Tale of Two Pardews | National Football Museum

2025 marks the first time that Crystal Palace have made it to an FA Cup Final without the involvement of Alan Pardew...

nationalfootballmuseum.com

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · May 7

Which current Premier League club doesn't produce an annual? 🧐

You can see nineteen top-tier annuals (and plenty more) in our current Score Gallery exhibition...

nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/from-pitch-to-page

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · May 2

On this day in 1953, Blackpool lifted the FA Cup with a thrilling 4-3 comeback win against Bolton Wanderers.

It's often referred to as the Matthews Final - but there's so much more to the story than one man's genius on the wing.

nationalfootballmuseum.com/stories/matthews-final

A Blackpool FC crest from the 1953 FA Cup Final

A caricature of Stan Mortensen carrying a ball and an FA Cup on a football rattle

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hello there. 👋

Your friendly reminder that selfies with our replica Premier League trophy are available all day, every day...

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 25

Not long left! 🧶

If you want to contribute to our frankly ridiculously-sized Preston North End scarf, drop your contribution in at one of our dedicated hubs by Tuesday 6 May:

nationalfootballmuseum.com/giantscarf

A segment of blue and white scarf on a table

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 24

On this day in 1988...

Luton Town completed a remarkable turnaround in the League Cup Final in a truly chaotic end to the game.

A saved penalty and two late goals in the final ten minutes shellshocked holders Arsenal, as the Hatters clinched their first major trophy.

A 1989 edition of Shoot, featuring Luton Town's victory

A photo of a photo of Luton Town players celebrating with the trophy

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 24

Many happy returns today to England and Nottingham Forest legend Stuart Pearce.

Undoubtedly one of the country's greatest ever left-backs.

bit.ly/4cQsB4W

A black and white photo of Stuart Pearce playing for Nottingham Forest

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy #StGeorgesDay ❤️

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 22

Two former league champions, back at the top table of English football. 🏆

A close-up of plaques on the First Division trophy

A close-up of two plaques - Leeds United 1973-74 and Burnley 1959-60 - on the trophy

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 15

Just one of the thousands of scarves left as tribute to those who lost their lives at Hillsborough in 1989.

They will never be forgotten. 🙏

#Hillsborough #JFT97

A red and white scarf on display at the museum

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 12

Born on this day, arguably the greatest centre-half this country has produced: Bobby Moore.

The only England captain to have lifted this. 🏆

nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/bobby-moore

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 11

On this day in 1959, England defender Billy Wright became the first player in world football to win 100 caps for his country.

We have the 93rd of his 105 caps on public display on the Play Gallery.

nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/b...

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 4

(well not RIGHT now, you'll have to wait until 10am tomorrow)

National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Apr 4

Our new exhibition, launching just in time for another weekend of Premier League action...

Match of the Day @ 60, on display now on the Match Gallery.

nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/motd-60

Match of the Day @ 60 | National Football Museum

Celebrate 60 years of the BBC's flagship football programme with a special exhibition, charting its remarkable evolution through the decades.

nationalfootballmuseum.com

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Mar 24

GOD DAMN AUTOCORRECT

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Mar 24

So England's senior side has never played Latvia... but the Lionesses have.

In 2021, Sarina Wingman's team hosted a Latvian side comprised of young amateurs.

Hemp scored four and Russo, White and Mead all bagged hat-tricks in a resounding 20-0 win: the largest in Lionesses history.

The Lionesses programme cover for games against Austria and Latvia, with Jill Scott on the front

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · Mar 21

Born on this day, one of the game's great characters: Brian Howard Clough.

Did you know that prior to his highly successful management career, Brian was a prolific striker with Middlesbrough and Sunderland?

nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/brian-clough

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