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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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 · 10/06/2025

💪🏳️‍🌈 #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 · 29/05/2025

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 · 23/05/2025

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 · 23/05/2025

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 Another, Samuel Wadsworth, recorded his unpublished manuscript onto audiotape.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 · 23/05/2025

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A page from Albert Geldard's original manuscript for his unpublished autobiography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 · 22/05/2025

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 · 13/05/2025

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

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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...

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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 · 02/05/2025

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 · 29/04/2025

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 · 25/04/2025

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 · 24/04/2025

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 · 24/04/2025

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 · 22/04/2025

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 · 15/04/2025

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 · 12/04/2025

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 · 11/04/2025

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 · 04/04/2025

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

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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.

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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 · 21/03/2025

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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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

On this day in 1966, the Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen (for the first time) 😱 Thieves took it from a stamp exhibition at Westminster Central Hall, sneaking in and out via the back entrance. The FA's clandestine replica is safely under lock and key on our Match Gallery.

A case with the Jules Rimet Trophy in it

A case without the Jules Rimet Trophy in it

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Where's this headed today: Liverpool or Newcastle? 🏆 (this one's our official replica, so technically it's going nowhere) #CarabaoCup

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

At least a repeat of this is still on the cards 🤞 (or the 2006 final but we don't want a repeat of that one) #ChampionsLeague

A programme from the 1982 European Cup Final between Bayern Munich and Aston Villa

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

This match programme is from the very first game staged at Old Trafford, just over 115 years ago. We'll be sure to pick up a programme from the very last one, too. 😞

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Dr. Heather Dichter @hdichter.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

My annual visit to @nfmofficial.bsky.social means seeing the new temporary exhibit! This time on football annuals. Love that they made a double a person sized one! 🗃️

Ground floor main room of museum with an astroturf carpet with soccer field markings. The back wall says “Football matters” inside a goalpost. Electronic boards line the top of the room

Larger than life book wjth yellow cover and red spine. Football club emblems on left side as the back cover. Right side front cover says “Stanley Matthews’ Football Album” and has a photograph of Matthews in his football kit running towards a brown soccer ball

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

"You have to say that's magnificent." 🎙 Barry Davies' first and last Match of the Day commentaries took place at Selhurst Park... ...so it seemed only fitting for Barry to be inducted into our Hall of Fame at Crystal Palace on Saturday. nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/bar…

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #worldbookday2025! Here's every single annual you can read cover to cover as part of our new exhibition... nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/from-pitch-to-page

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We were delighted to host Chloe Morgan, Rebecca Welch, PL Communities and PGMOL here for a special #IWD event. Thrilled to celebrate women's success in football and explore a positive future for women and girls in the game: nationalfootballmuseum.com/news/footbal... #MoreThanAGame

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Football Changemakers create history at National Football Museum | National Football Museum

Chloe Morgan and Rebecca Welch joined young people from club charities and representatives from across the world of football at a special Premier League Changemakers event.

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Many happy returns to Kenny Dalglish, one of Liverpool's greatest. 👑 In this 1982 edition of Topical Times, he was described as having a perfect attitude and high football IQ. Former Celtic teammate Danny McGrain claimed he was "four times better than Keegan".

A double page spread in a football annual with the title DALGLISH

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El Loco Gnome @ellocognome.co.uk · 03/03/2025

👀 Spotted! The original Bielsa Gnome is still on display at @nfmofficial.bsky.social in Manchester! Thanks to the finest purveyor of Man City Merchandise Thegingerwig for letting us know after he visited last weekend. ellocognome.co.uk/collections/...

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Born on this day, Manchester City hero Colin Bell. A league, cup and Cup Winners' Cup winner at Maine Road during City's first golden era, and the definition of a true club legend. nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/colin-bell

A photo of Colin Bell in a football annual

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Not to boast or anything but part of our job is to read these annuals for six months and we've honestly never been happier

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Great to see so many football supporters here today, perusing our historical wares. We presume they are all travelling Ipswich Town fans... 🚜

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Stu’s Football Flashbacks @stusfootyflash.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A wonderful honour for an all-time great. 🎙️

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Our latest Hall of Fame inductee. 🎙 The legendary Barry Davies, one of the most iconic commentators in football history, and a familiar voice to Match of the Day viewers for 35 years. nationalfootballmuseum.com/news/barry-davies-hall-of-fame

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Barry Davies to be inducted into the museum's Hall of Fame | National Football Museum

Legendary commentator Barry Davies is to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in March at Selhurst Park, the home of Crystal Palace.

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Denis Law would have been 85 today. A key member of the United Trinity alongside Best and Charlton, the Lawman scored 237 goals across 11 years at Old Trafford. He became the first (and to date only) Scotsman to win the Ballon d'Or in 1964. bit.ly/4k4gyEi

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Which team are you backing this afternoon? #MCILIV

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Our half term activity: making your own paper Peter Crouch (other players are available) Join us this weekend at our Celebration Station: nationalfootballmuseum.com/feb2025

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

On this day in 1958, Duncan Edwards lost his life as a result of the Munich air disaster. Museum volunteer Allan Maull visited Duncan's final resting place today, paying respects on behalf of the museum and our Sporting Memories group. nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame/duncan-edwards

A man holding a card by Duncan Edwards' final resting place

A photograph of Duncan Edwards with his arms crossed

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Born on this day in 1940, one of England's greatest goalscorers: Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves. This image of Jimmy is from the 1963-64 Charles Buchan's Soccer Gift Book. Jimmy scored 36 goals that campaign: one of six seasons where he topped the league's scoring charts.

A colour artwork of Jimmy Greaves in a football annual.

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Our latest inductee? Only one of the greatest left-backs of all time. 3️⃣ Three titles, eight domestic cups and a Champions League medal. England's most capped Black player, with 107 apps across five tournaments. Yes, it's Ashley Cole. nationalfootballmuseum.com/news/ashley-cole-hall-of-fame/

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Ashley Cole to be inducted into the Hall of Fame | National Football Museum

One of the greatest left-backs in English football history is to be inducted into the museum's Hall of Fame.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

If you're in/around Manchester this half-term week...

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Opening tomorrow on the Score Gallery... From Pitch to Page: The Magic of Football Annuals nationalfootballmuseum.com/event/from-pitch-to-page

Various football annuals on display in square white cases

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

The 120th and final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. This isn't actually from one of those derbies: it's from a time when Everton and Liverpool produced a joint programme... These were produced from the late 19th century right up until the mid-1930s. 🤯

A joint Everton and Liverpool programme from 1907 on display

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National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

¡Hala Madrid! 🙌 We've got a rather lovely Real Madrid shirt on display, worn by none other than Alfredo Di Stefano. The forward won five - yes, five - consecutive European Cups between 1956 and 1960, scoring in every one of those finals (including a hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960).

A close-up shot of the Real Madrid badge on the shirt

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Dr Alexander Jackson @dralexanderjackson.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Something for those looking forward to tomorrow's game between #ManCity and #RealMadrid. Pennant c1958 from @nfmofficial.bsky.social The donors brother was in the merchant navy and brought it home as a gift after sailing to Spain.

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