Was Arthur Kinnaird a real person?

Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird, 11th Lord Kinnaird KT (16 February 1847 – 30 January 1923) was a British principal of The Football Association and a leading footballer, considered by some journalists as the first football star. He played in nine FA Cup Finals, a record that stands to this day.

Is there still a Lord Kinnaird?

Lord Kinnaird had no surviving male issue and the barony of Rossie became extinct on his death in 1878. He was succeeded in the Scottish lordship and barony of Kinnaird by his younger brother, Arthur, the tenth Lord. The titles became dormant upon the death of the thirteenth Lord in 1997.

Is English game factually correct?

Though Downton did feature real historical events, Fellowes’ new TV show The English Game is actually based on real events that led to the birth of modern soccer (or as they call it in the U.K., football), which moved from being a game played by the upper classes to the national game of the United Kingdom.

Was Fergus Suter a real person?

Fergus Suter (21 November 1857 – 31 July 1916) was a Scottish stonemason and footballer in the early days of the game. Arguably the first recognised professional footballer, Suter was a native of Glasgow and played for Partick before moving to England to play for Darwen and Blackburn Rovers.

What position was Fergus Suter?

Fergie Suter was born in Blyswood, Scotland on 21st November, 1857. Suter was a stonemason but he also played football for Partick Thistle and Glasgow Rangers in the Scottish League. This talented full-back eventually moved south and began playing for Darwen.

Who owns Kinnaird Castle?

the Carnegie family
Kinnaird Castle is a 15th-century castle near Brechin in Angus, Scotland. The castle has been home to the Carnegie family, the Earls of Southesk, for more than 600 years. It is a Category B listed building and the grounds are included in Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

Who is Arthur Kinard?

Kinnaird took his place in the House of Lords after the death of his father. He was also President of the YMCA, Lord High Commissioner of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and director of Barclays Bank. Kinnaird also served as President of the Football Association (1890-1923).

Did the old Etonians invent football?

The Old Etonians Association Football Club is an English association football club whose players are alumni of Eton College, in Eton, Berkshire….Old Etonians F.C.

Full name Old Etonians Association Football Club
Nickname(s) OEs
Founded c. 1871
Ground Dutchman’s Playing Fields Pococks Lane Eton
Chairman James Scobie

Did Blackburn beat the Old Etonians?

Blackburn Olympic had become the first northern team to win the FA Cup. Blackburn Olympic defeating Old Etonians 2-1 in the 1883 FA Cup Final.

Did Darwen ever win the FA Cup?

Darwen was the first club from Northern England to achieve any success in the FA Cup, reaching the quarter finals in 1879.

When was Fergus Suter born?

November 21, 1857
Fergus Suter/Date of birth

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