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    The Soccer Tavern: History of Position Numbers in Soccer

    The Soccer Tavern host Dave Knittel discusses the history and evolution of position numbers in soccer. Starting with Herbert Chapman in the 1920s, he then shifts to how numbering evolved with the changing formations over the decades. Follow The Soccer Tavern on Twitter: @TheSoccerTavern. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for...
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    The Soccer Tavern: Origins of Soccer

    The Soccer Tavern‘s Dave Knittel shares soccer’s creation story beginning in the Middle Ages, then moving to 18th-century English public schools and finally discussing the formation of the Football Association (FA) and International Football Association Board (IFAB). Follow The Soccer Tavern on Twitter: @TheSoccerTavern. Support Soc Takes on Patreon...
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    Video: The Soccer Tavern, Soc Takes announce partnership

    We’re extremely pleased to announce that The Soccer Tavern has partnered with us to help expand our video content at SocTakes.com. For the occasion, The Soccer Tavern produced the short video above about our work and staff. Give it a watch to learn more about our website and the...