Why was it that goal keepers up until the 50s wore a normal roll neck jumper as part of their kit?
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QI : Getting Shirty - A history of goalkeeper kits and football shirts | Goalkeepers are Different
Early goalkeeper shirts often came in two forms. The first resembled a tight fitting undershirt or long-sleeved vest can often be seen in early photographs, usually being worn by the legendary Billy "Fatty" Foulke. The second was the more traditional woolly polo neck sweater. This heavy-looking thing became commonplace during the cold winter months and only really died out in the early sixties, when fashion dictated that a more athletic jersey should be worn. These light cotton garments were already popular on the continent but it wouldn't be the last time British football was slow on the uptake.
'cos it was fucking cold back then!!
This is Tottenham Juniors 1947-48 with their trophy haul, taken at White Hart Lane.
Thought I would share it as we are saying bye to the old girl on Sunday and have had many family memories there.
My Grandad is middle row on the far right. If by chance anyone has any knowledge on the history of the Junior and reserve teams around this period myself and my family would be very grateful.
Anyone recognise any of the players apparently a few went on to play for the First Team.
COYS
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This is Tottenham Juniors 1947-48 with their trophy haul, taken at White Hart Lane.
Thought I would share it as we are saying bye to the old girl on Sunday and have had many family memories there.
My Grandad is middle row on the far right. If by chance anyone has any knowledge on the history of the Junior and reserve teams around this period myself and my family would be very grateful.
Anyone recognise any of the players apparently a few went on to play for the First Team.
COYS
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (Juniors)
Upton Park
2 - 3
6 April 1948
An appreciative attendance saw some keen football by our (WHU) Junior XI and their opponents – Tottenham Hotspur Juniors. The result was 2-3 in the visitors’ favour, but we saw enough of our young Hammers to give us hope of a bright future for them in our colours.
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...and a young Ronald Koeman is sitting right next to him by the look of it!
And a young Michael Dawson sitting on the other end of that row
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What a good illustration of how fast things move in footballAll this old school chat made me hark all the way back to 2014/15 that first Poch season pivot in the 4231 of Bentaleb and Mason, Poch really can get a tune out of anyone can't he, they looked great at times
I know it's not even 24 hours old... so wouldn't really qualify as 'retro'... but it has all the hallmarks of a classic... It could've been taken at any time during our 118 White Hart Lane History... So i'm putting it in!
Bardi
...I hear this is yours? Take a bow son! (and as others have suggested) get it Copyrighted/written SOON! You could probably retire on this one!
Bardi
...I hear this is yours? Take a bow son! (and as others have suggested) get it Copyrighted/written SOON! You could probably retire on this one!
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That would make a blinding t shirtI know it's not even 24 hours old... so wouldn't really qualify as 'retro'... but it has all the hallmarks of a classic... It could've been taken at any time during our 118 White Hart Lane History... So i'm putting it in!
Bardi
The Fighting Cock
I know it's not even 24 hours old... so wouldn't really qualify as 'retro'... but it has all the hallmarks of a classic... It could've been taken at any time during our 118 White Hart Lane History... So i'm putting it in!
Cheers. Copyrighted lol i think its out there now. Nothing i can do. Let people enjoy it.
Bardi
The Fighting Cock
Love it
Looks like something out of Saturday night fever.
what a great photo. Old Trafford? Or Maine Road when OT was bombed out?