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Gorton FC 1884 (Manchester City) Retro Football Shirt

Gorton FC 1884 (Manchester City) Retro Football Shirt. Manchester City are a world famous club with a devoted fan base. What is less well known is that the modern club owes its existence to a woman. In 1879 Arthur Connell was appointed curate of St Mark's
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Gorton FC 1884 (Manchester City) Retro Football Shirt. Manchester City are a world famous club with a devoted fan base. What is less well known is that the modern club owes its existence to a woman. In 1879 Arthur Connell was appointed curate of St Mark's church in the working class West Gorton district of Manchester. Like most of the rapidly growing industrial areas of the north & midlands, West Gorton had no social facilities apart from public houses. Arthur's young wife, Anna Connell, decided to form an association to encourage young working men to spend more of their time on physical pursuits & less of their wages on beer. Anna persisted in the face of initial indifference & over the summer the members formed a cricket team, which was so successful that in 1880 the members formed St. Mark's (West Gorton) FC. The club became West Gorton in 1882 & then Gorton AFC in 1884. In 1887, they moved to Hyde Road, Manchester & became Ardwick FC. In 1891, Ardwick joined the Football Alliance & a year later were in the Football League when the Alliance was incorporated as Division Two. In 1894, the club became a limited company & adopted the rather less parochial name of Manchester City when they adopted blue & white as their colours.

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Toffs Ltd
Revive the spirit of football legends with TOFFS (https://www.toffs.com)! We celebrate the beautiful game's heritage with authentic retro football shirts and vintage-inspired apparel. From iconic club jerseys to national team kits, our meticulously crafted garments exude nostalgia and style. With attention to detail and premium materials, each piece captures the essence of football's golden era. Whether you're cheering from the stands or hitting the streets, TOFFS ensures you'll stand out in timeless fashion. Join us in honoring the traditions of football and wear your passion with pride!
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