Everton - Founder Members of the Football League

[larbert toffee]

....sorry, Matey, just picking up on this. My understanding is there were 12 Founding Members of the English Football League in 1888;

Accrington FC
Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers
Bolton Wanderers
Burnley
Derby County
Everton
Notts County
Preston North End
Stoke City
West Bromwich Albion
Wolverhampton Wanderers

Not one of the self-proclaimed ‘Big Six’ were there at the start yet could’ve been responsible for the finish.

The achievement & standing of these 12 clubs should be recognised & celebrated.

Not only founder member clubs but decent clubs with their integrity firmly intact.

 

[Eggs]

Not only founder member clubs but decent clubs with their integrity firmly intact.

...yep, none of the self-proclaimed ‘Big 6’ were founder members of the game. 11 of the 12 originals are still upholding the values of the game over 130 years later - an amazing achievement and one that never gets a mention.

 

[roydo]

clubs with their integrity firmly intact.

Derby? Really?

 

[PhilRegan]

Breakaway founders league and play Notts County every other week sounds great.

 

[RomanReigns]

11 of the 12 founding member still going

would be nice if those 11 clubs did something together to commemorate the significance of being a founder member

 

[larbert toffee]

Derby? Really?

Compared to the rogue six.

 

[roydo]

Compared to the rogue six.

Oh sure. Still prefer the scab six me.

 

[Terrarian]

...he did, Kev. The matter was raised & they thought it needed somebody to co-ordinate with fans forums from other founder member clubs rather than Everton to go solo.

It would need somebody willing to give some time to run with this. I doubt anybody would but at least it was discussed and given consideration.

Why don't you send emails to those clubs Eggs, you can drive this

 

[Terrarian]

Or not...