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World War One. The stands of a football ground have been turned into a workshop making gas masks helmets and other protective equipment. July 1916. Inset picture: Blyth Spartans Ladies striker Bella Reay

Bella Reay was a war-time football heroine with a ratio of 4.33 goals per game who could’ve inspired millions had politics not got in the way

By Matthew Ketchell published

With swathes of men conscripted during the First World War Women’s football underwent an unexpected boom, but sadly this success story turned into a tragic missed opportunity

Ranked! The 100 best football kits of all time

Ranked! The 100 best football kits of all time

By Mark White published

RANKED! The best football kits of all time, from clubs, countries, the depths of your childhood and beyond

RANKED!
Borussia Dortmund

Quiz! Can you name which club these brands and logos sponsored the shirt of?

By Mark White published

Quiz! 50 brands, logos and sponsors coming up – just match them to the club

Quiz!
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FA Cup Preview: Blyth up for the fight again

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Blyth Spartans Non-League Blyth Spartans will again be put to the test when their FA Cup quest continues with Saturday's visit of Birmingham City.

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Hull eyeing Arsenal FA Cup final revenge

By FourFourTwo Staff published

Arsenal Hull City have the opportunity for revenge after being drawn against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round in a repeat of last season's final.

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Hartlepool sack Murray after Blyth defeat

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Paul Murray League Two side Hartlepool United have sacked manager Paul Murray a day after their embarrassing FA Cup defeat to Blyth Spartans.

Paul Murray
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FA Cup Wrap: Derby, Birmingham escape upsets

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Birmingham City Birmingham City came from two goals down to avoid a famous FA Cup third round upset in a 3-2 victory at Blyth Spartans on Saturday.

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FA Cup: Hartlepool 1 Blyth Spartans 2

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Blyth Spartans ​Jarrett Rivers' last-gasp strike sent non-League Blyth Spartans into the FA Cup third round thanks to a 2-1 win at Hartlepool United.

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Jermaine Beckford Manchester United

6 players whose FA Cup heroics helped earn them big transfers

By Tom Seymour last updated

FA Cup Diminishing reputation or otherwise, it's still the competition that produces some of England's every day heroes. Tom Seymour picks out these stars who chose good days to play well

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Warrington, Worcester handed away ties

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Worcester City Conference high-flyers Gateshead stand in the way of minnows Warrington Town and a place in the FA Cup third round.

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