As most of you know there are 92 clubs in the top four divisions in English football. Many clubs have the suffix of either “City” or “Town” added to the place they represent. On top of that there are three “Wanderers”, “Albions” and “Counties”, five “Rovers”, and a couple of “Athletics”. As far as I’m aware there is only one “Argyle”, which is based in Devon, and definitely only one Hotspur!!
One glaringly obvious suffix missing from that list, is of course,” United”, of which there are thirteen. As the word united suggests, it represents the merger or joining together of two or more clubs to form a new and larger team, which is uniting under a common banner, and is committed to the same cause. The most common causes for a merger were finance and insufficient number of supporters for teams in the same locality.
The oldest United among the 92 league clubs is Sheffield United, although it was not formed by the merger of two football teams. Sheffield United Cricket Club was formed by the joining together of several local cricket clubs and had been playing at Bramall Lane since 1854. The committee of the cricket club were amazed when 22,688 turned up at the ground to watch an FA Cup semi-final in 1889 between Preston and West Brom. They were so delighted with the gate receipts that they decided to form a football team later that year.
The most famous “United” is of course the “Red Devils” of Manchester. Manchester United are now the biggest “United” in world football. They originally started out as Newton Heath FC. Before the name United was adopted, Manchester Central – which sounds like a station – and Manchester Celtic were also considered. It was in 1902 that Manchester United was born.
It takes more than a name to create that sense of unity that is required to achieve the aims of the club and working together for the common cause. Over the years many “Uniteds” have been anything but. Harmony is needed both on and off the pitch, whether or not your team is called “United”
Unity, especially in the changing room, is something that Mel, our manager, is very strong on and I think that spirit is evident by the efforts our lads put in on the pitch and in the training sessions.
A big dose of unity is required in our society today as there seems to be so much division, which is not healthy. Disunity is nothing new. The apostle Paul urged the newly formed churches in the first century to work together. He wrote these words to the church in Ephesus – Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Let us all unite behind the team and support their efforts, as they continue their pursuit of a play-off spot as the season draws to it’s climax.
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EastTerracer
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Perhaps this was the teaser for Hamrich United.
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Lord Elpus
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Can you imagine?? There'd be uproar...
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EastTerracer
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The new Football Governance Bill proposes a minimum standard for fan engagement and requires clubs to comply with club heritage protections but would only apply as far as National League (Step 1).
However, you would hope a club with ambition for that level and above would take note of the requirements.
However, you would hope a club with ambition for that level and above would take note of the requirements.
So if the club wins promotion this season, they won't be able to changed the name or drop Borough officially without fan consultation?EastTerracer wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:18 pm The new Football Governance Bill proposes a minimum standard for fan engagement and requires clubs to comply with club heritage protections but would only apply as far as National League (Step 1).
However, you would hope a club with ambition for that level and above would take note of the requirements.
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EastTerracer
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Not sure this would be effective by then. My understanding is there is some existing FA protection of heritage assets like crests at Step 1. Not sure if the club have changed their affilated playing name with the FA e.g. to drop 'Borough' but it was unchanged at the start of this season.Jamie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:54 amSo if the club wins promotion this season, they won't be able to changed the name or drop Borough officially without fan consultation?EastTerracer wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:18 pm The new Football Governance Bill proposes a minimum standard for fan engagement and requires clubs to comply with club heritage protections but would only apply as far as National League (Step 1).
However, you would hope a club with ambition for that level and above would take note of the requirements.
That's my point, if promoted this season different rules at step 1.EastTerracer wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:22 pmNot sure this would be effective by then. My understanding is there is some existing FA protection of heritage assets like crests at Step 1. Not sure if the club have changed their affilated playing name with the FA e.g. to drop 'Borough' but it was unchanged at the start of this season.Jamie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:54 amSo if the club wins promotion this season, they won't be able to changed the name or drop Borough officially without fan consultation?EastTerracer wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:18 pm The new Football Governance Bill proposes a minimum standard for fan engagement and requires clubs to comply with club heritage protections but would only apply as far as National League (Step 1).
However, you would hope a club with ambition for that level and above would take note of the requirements.
The name including "Borough" has not officially been dropped, they must have requested it after the registration deadline. You can't change the name mid-season.