29th May 2025
The first European Cup Final and the Englishman in the middle
The story of the first European Cup Final in 1956 – and the Englishman in the middle, Arthur Edward Ellis.
Collection Stories
15th May 2025
Women’s FA Cup: the missing silverware
The museum is home to the oldest surviving Women’s FA Cup trophy – but did you know that the original silverware is missing?
14th May 2025
FA Cup: Breaking your neck to win it…
The story of Bert Trautmann, the Manchester City goalkeeper who quite literally put his neck on the line in pursuit of success.
13th May 2025
FA Cup: A Tale of Two Pardews
2025 marks the first time that Crystal Palace have made it to an FA Cup Final without the involvement of Alan Pardew…
8th May 2025
Five controversial Bosman free transfers
With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid now confirmed, we look at five of the most controversial free transfers in English football history.
2nd May 2025
1953: More than the Matthews Final
The 1953 FA Cup Final is often referred to as the Matthews Final – but is there more to the story than the Wizard of the Dribble’s individual genius?
15th Apr 2025
Black in the Game: Bruce Dyer
Uma Ghelani on the career of forward Bruce Dyer, the first Black seven-figure teenager in English football history.
14th Apr 2025
Mitre: England’s longest-running sports manufacturer?
Mitre’s progression from a Huddersfield tannery to one of England’s premier football manufacturers.
27th Mar 2025
Sing When You’re Winning? The rise and fall of songsheets
Looking back at a time when supporters almost literally sung from the same hymn sheet, via a songsheet produced for the 1964 FA Cup Final.
7th Mar 2025
Manchester United v Arsenal: Battles, brawls and brilliant goals
While not as geographical or historical as other club rivalries, there’s absolutely no love lost between Manchester United and Arsenal.
26th Feb 2025
7,000 miles from home: Everton v Spurs
A look at the first game played between two professional teams in the Americas: Everton v Tottenham Hotspur in 1909.
30th Jan 2025
Frank Swift’s medals
A look at Frank Swift’s medal collection, including Sportsman of the Year and FA Cup honours.