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Originally Posted by Oggy
Alty's website yesterday:
The Bodleian Library, Oxford, has today published a reprint of the first Football Association Rule Book from 1863. It costs just £5.99.
Bobby Charlton says in the preface that the Rules "do not simply make it possible to play football, they embody the spirit of the game".
Seems like something changed between 1863 and 23 May 2006.
Good luck to them next season.
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Didn't know Bobby Charlton was that old.
(smiley in case you think I'm serious)