I am doing some research for Hepworth United FC and while thumbing through local Non-League football club websites, I came across this historical page on the Penistone Church site. Not one to miss passing on good historical football "stuff" and since this part of South Yorkshire is regarded as the site of the game's origin, I reckon this is worth recording for future benefits. Of course you could buy, borrow or be given (it is Christmas) Martin Westby's splendid book. The link is good and so is the book.
https://www.penistonechurchfc.com/news/12157
MORE HISTORY and this time MADE RECENTLY by JUVE:
On November 24th in their UEFA Champions League tie, Andrew Pirlo (head coach of Juventus) destroyed a tradition of 123 years at Juventus. This was done during Juve's 2-1 victory v Ferencvarosi.
For the first time in 123 years, the club didn't have an Italian goalkeeper or defender in the starting line up.
The back and midfield line up was: Szczesny (Poland), Cuadrado (Colombia), Danilo (Brazil), de Ligt (Neths), Sandro (Brazil).
Might not sound like big news, but when you put it in perspective, it's a tradition that held up for 123 years! Juventus (iuventus) means "Youth", but the club is often referred to as "Vecchia Signora". "The Old Lady" was founded in 1897 by students in Turin and from 1903 has worn black and white stripes, inspired by a tour by Notts County from England. Ony Genoa 1893 has an older sports' club in Italy, than Juventus.
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