The style of language used over a hundred years ago was different from today.
In particular, newspaper reports used terms that are not in common use now. Before
browsing this site, new users might be interested - and perhaps amused - to use
the glossary below to become familiar with outdated words and phrases that appear
in documents in this site. Clicking on a button reveals the meaning of its text.
ball
away team
home team
goalkeeper
defence
defence
forward line
goal
kicked
off
scored
a goal
scoring a goal
losing a goal
encouraged their team
former club
beat
referee
linesman or assistant referee
hit the woodwork
half-way line
tried hard
half
early
play against
replay
it rained heavily
visiting team's supporters
social gathering at which art
and literature are discussed