Kits throughout the years
It’s the time of year when clubs are parading their new strips for the coming season and some will no doubt claim they have revolutionary content.
Of course, football strips have developed out of all recognition over the years, and we are pleased to bring to your attention a new web site that charts the history of the kits of all Football League club.
The site has been lovingly and impressively compiled by David Moor, who explains: “I have recently launched a web site featuring the kits worn by every club that has played in the Football League throughout history.
“After four years of research, the site was launched at the beginning of June 2006 and has attracted considerable interest.
“My aim is to create the most comprehensive and complete archive possible and to this end, I am inviting visitors to contribute missing material and correct my errors. The response has been phenomenal.
“I believe this site will be of interest to AFS members and encourage them to contribute.”
The site and contact details can be found at http://www.historicalkits.co.uk
The AFS Mailing List offers a unique opportunity to express opinions and track down information on some of the most in-depth aspects of the statistical history of football.
The majority of the contributors are not only AFS members, but also some of the most dedicated researchers in to the game’s long and colourful history. It means the AFS community offers an unparalleled wealth of contemporary and historical football stats knowledge.
For a very limited example, among the topics under discussion in the last week have been the Football Combination in 1888-89, how player appearances should be recorded where a game has been doubled-up as a league game as well as cup-tie and when numbered shirts were introduced.
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