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The History of Lincoln City FC: The Imps at Sincil Bank In the heart of Lincolnshire lies Lincoln City Football Club, a team that bounce around between league and non-league from their home at Sincil Bank The origins of Lincoln City (weareimps.com) are a bit lost in the mists of time. There is some evidence of a team playing under that name dating back to the 1860s but the first official record of an amateur association was not until 1884, and that is thus the date now the club claims as its birth. Part of the reason for the confusion was a fire at Sincil Bank during the 1929-30 season in which the clubs records were destroyed. What is interesting is their longevity at their current home at a time when it is almost fashionable to change grounds. After just a decade at the John OGaunts ground, Lincoln City moved to their current Sincil Bank stadium in 1895. Today, the club plays in the Conference, fifth tier of English football, and it is one of the more pleasant days out for travelling...

The History of Leeds United: Ups and Downs at Elland Road A history of Leeds United from the beginnings as Leeds City to becoming one of the top clubs in Europe to the Championship side of today. Leeds United were once one of the greatest football teams in Europe. These days, they play their football in the Championship, the second tier of English football, but have hopes that someday the glory years may return. The history of Leeds United stretches back to before they were formed, to another club called Leeds City. This was created in 1904 and had the blue, yellow and white colours that are still part of the United team today. They took over the Elland Road ground from Holbeck Rugby Club, which folded in 1904. Leeds City were elected to the Football League in 1905 and spent all their days in the Second Division. When the clubs directors refused to cooperate with a Football Association investigation into alleged financial irregularities, they were expelled from the Football League eig...

The History of Manchester United Manchester United are known as one of the world’s greatest football teams. This article traces their history from humble beginnings as Newton Heath LYR. Back in 1878, a group of railway workers decided to form a football team to play against fellow workers. They called themselves Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire & Yorkshire Railways) and from such humble beginnings grew one of the greatest football teams ever, for today that small works side is known the world over as Manchester United . This small club struggled to survive in its early days. When the Football league was formed in 1888, it was not in that class to consider joining, though it did just four years later. And early in the twentieth century, the club looked like collapsing with financial problems until local brewer John Henry Davies put his hand in his pocket to save them. Birth of Manchester United One of the conditions that John Henry Davies attached to him financing the club in 1902 was t...

The History of Liverpool Football Club Liverpool Football Club have established themselves as one of the biggest names in world football after winning numerous trophies both in English Football and European co Liverpool Football Club was formed to fill the void left by Everton’s departure and they were elected to the Second Division of the Football League in 1893. The club ended their first season unbeaten and were promoted to the First Division as Champions. Also Read The History of Manchester United They secured their first Football League title in 1901 and were crowned champions again in 1906. By 1914, Liverpool reached their first FA Cup Final, but they were beaten by Burnley 1-0. Liverpool had to wait until 1922 before achieving more silverware when they secured another League title. They then defended their championship and became back to back League title winners for the first time in 1923. The club then had a 24 year wait before winning another trophy, winning the League title ...