The Football History Boys

It has come to that time of the year when The Football Blogging Awards take over every football fan's Facebook and Twitter as a number of bloggers attempt to be nominated for a prize at the ever-growing ceremony in Manchester.

*UPDATE*

We've made the Final!!!

After being created in February 2013 - The Football History Boys have continued to grow and cover all areas of the beautiful game. In 2014 - we were lucky enough to be the judges vote for "Best New Football Blog". This year we have decided to run for "Best Established Creator". Hopefully it will be a mark of what we have achieved since we set to work 6 years ago!

The past few years have been difficult to keep the blog consistently running due to our teaching roles - but 2018/19 has undoubtedly been our best year yet. We launched our series, "The Most Important Moments in Football History" in November and followed it with "The Most Important Moments in Women's Football History" in …

Football is more than just a game. Over the last 150 years it has become a source of identity, conflict and debate for all who follow and play it. It has reached the furthest corners of the globe and boasts more players and supporters than any other sport. In this list, we will be going right the way through the illustrious, colourful and pioneering history of women's football. We will be looking closer at the teams, coaches and individuals who have overcome negative attitudes, antiquated misogynistic views and repressive social expectations to create an inclusive and popular game supported by millions around the world. Let's see which moments have shaped the game we love!



31. 2012 Olympics (2012)


The 2012 Olympics. Wow. What a spectacle. It seems mad that the greatest show on Earth took place in London almost 7 years ago. It was a fortnight of sporting brilliance as Franklin, Phelps and Bolt lit up the celebration and probably the last time we can remember 14 days of positive …

Football is more than just a game. Over the last 150 years it has become a source of identity, conflict and debate for all who follow and play it. It has reached the furthest corners of the globe and boasts more players and supporters than any other sport. In this list, we will be going right the way through the illustrious, colourful and pioneering history of women's football. We will be looking closer at the teams, coaches and individuals who have overcome negative attitudes, antiquated misogynistic views and repressive social expectations to create an inclusive and popular game supported by millions around the world. Let's see which moments have shaped the game we love!



25. Arsenal Ladies Dominate British Football (2000-10)


If in the 1990s and 2000s, Manchester United dominated men's football, then Arsenal would certainly conquer all before them in the women's game. Under the stewardship of one of football's greatest coaches, Vic Akers, the North London outfit wo…