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Fans Controversial Opinion of England's 2014 World Cup Shirt. 

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Fans Controversial Opinion of England's 2014 World Cup Shirt. 

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Football Kit or Clothing from 1957 to 2014/15.

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The first attempt to draw up a uniform set of rules took place at Cambridge University in 1948, however, none of these rules noted anything about uniformed kits.

Sheffiled FC (the worlds oldest club) and Hallam developed local rules (specifically known as "Sheffield Rules and Nottingham Rules" according to Moor, D (2009).

The first reference to colours comes from the rules of Sheffield FC in 1957 which stated: "Each player must provide himself with a red and dark blue flannel cap, one colour to be worn by each side."

Below shows the first Sheffield FC team picture of thier players trying to oblige to the rules of coloured caps.

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Numbered shirts were introduced in Scotland in 1946 but were not made compulsory until 1960.

Celtic are known for not putting numbers on any part of a players kit until 1960 when they were made to and still insisted on numbers being printed on players shorts and not their shirts until 1995.

Clothing rationing limited the ability of clubs to replace their kits, several had to change their traditional colours to those that they could purchase with ration coupons - often supporters would provide their own rations in order to aid the purchase of their clubs kits.

Southport FC were able to continue wearing their green and white hooped kit as it was a gift from one of the clubs directors, however, Oldham (pictured below) had to change their kit to a set of red and white hooped jerseys borrowed from a local rugby club.

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In 2014 all countries involved in the World Cup excitedly announced their kit colours, fabrics and prices, most fans embraced the news, but not England's.

Football Kits went from being brought off of fans generosity of rations after the wore to fans having to pay £90 or a cheaper £60 'stadium' option in order to support their country colours (and that was just for the shirt).

In order to get a the full Nike official kit, adults would be looking to pay around £130 and children around £120 and even now, nearly a year on from the World Cup an adult shirt would cost you £47.99 and a junior's would be £31.

The England team went for an all white look home kit and a red away shirt with white shorts for their away kit, although fans did not agree with the minimal changes this was down to FIFA's request for nations to wear one-colour kits to aid referees according to Saleh, T (2014).

According to Rice, S (2014) article on the controversy of the shirt:

Stan Collymore, who picked up three England caps during his career, labelled it a "rip off" and "joke" on Twitter.

Shadow sports minister Clive Efford said the price of the shirts was "disappointing" while QPR midfielder Joey Barton called it "appalling".

However, Nike released several statements saying that the price of the shirt was for 'Nike Dri-Fit technology' which helps to pull moisture away from the skin to keep you cool and comfortable for longer, for the price they pay to be cool, I think many would rather be hot.

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From 1892 to 2014.

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First ever purpose built football stadium in England.

Cost £8,090 to build.

Stadium was built on Mere Green Field, therefore, grass was already laid which was just used to the teams advantage, no new grass was relayed as they did not see the point.

When the lease of the stadium was brought outright instead of rented, they decided to install drainage systems in the pitch and therefore, relay all of the needed grass, this came to a total cost of £552.

Cost efficient for the team.

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In 1980's four English clubs had artificial grasses installed in their grounds.

QPR were the first to install one, followed by Luton, Preseton and Oldham Athletic who all gained many points from winning on their artificial pitches.

Not all pitches were as advanced as the could of been at the time.

Oldham's pitch was as advanced as could be for its time, whereas QPR's was a layer of Astro Turf on top of concrete according to Canavan, S (2014).

Clubs were made to revert back to grass by FIFA regulations being put in place over them having a unfair home advantage due to their pitches.

QPR were first to get rid in 1988, Present were last in 1994, in 1995 FIFA officially banned artificial pitches from English professional football to stop more ethical, social and legal problems arising from the unfair advatages.

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There has been many debates between the many governing bodies linked with football associations about whether or not artificial pitches could get brought back into play without creating unfair advantages.

In March 2014 all national governing bodies agreed for the installation of 3G pitches for the FA Cup and many Premier League teams have asked for the same consideration.

A FIFA regulated document published in 2012 stated the many different advantages of having artificial turfs in their football grounds: resistance to difficult climatic conditions, low maintenance costs, longer playing hours, multi-usage and improved and consistent playing conditions.

Many Leagues around the world now have artificial pitches installed at their included grounds, but still not the Premier League, due to 'unfair advantages'.

The Mirror's Ed Mylon (2014) states in his article that "all artificial turf has to meet with FIFA regulations making it more than suitable for world class players to play on."

However, there is still a lot of controversy around the subject, which is why I believe FIFA and the many other football governing bodies have still not made a deicison about artificial pitches and the Premier League now even in March 2015.

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Football ball from 1855 to 2014.

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Made of vulcanized rubber panels glued at the seams.

Panels are shaped to today's basketball.

The ball was used in the first organised team in the US football game and then became the trophy of that game.

It was then donated by the family of Miller, G to The Society For the Preservation of Net England Antiquities in 1925.

The first basketball game was played with a football of the same shape and build of this one.

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In 1951 a white ball was first permitted to help spectators see the ball easier - however, they were un-officially used as early as 1892.

The leather of the ball was simply white washed to make the ball white.

Orange balls were also introduced in the 1950's to help see the ball in the snow.

Different countries favored different types of soccer balls in the early days of international football.

Due to unfair advantages of ball size, ethical, legal and social factors in the 1950's FIFA also brought in a standardized size, weight and type of balls with the introduction of an international board

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2014: Adidas Brazuca 2014 World Cup Ball. 

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2014: Adidas Brazuca 2014 World Cup Ball. 

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Adapted from the Jabulani (2010 world cup ball) known for its tendency to float over crossbars and dip at the end of shots.

Brazuca features a much more efficient weight distribution.

Has a dimpled texture, allows little extra control of the ball, but works alongside aerodynamics to lower drag.

6 identical panels surface the ball instead of the traditional 32 to create a futuristic appearance.

Created with PU material (bi-cast leather) over a normal leather material to stop the ball becoming heavier in wet conditions.

Negatives: the newest world cup ball even nearly a year on would cost around £80 + p&p, whereas repliaca balls without the many adminstered specialist touches costs around £25.

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1800's According to Football Boots FC (2015):

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1800's According to Football Boots FC (2015):

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Football became increasingly popular in Britain.

Majority of people played in their work boots.

Extremely hard and not made for running or kicking.

Had steel toe caps which made tackling unsafe often injuring other players.

In late 1800's metal tacks or studs were put into the bottom of the boot.

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From 1800's to 2014.

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According to The Gadget Website (2014) the best boot of 2014 is the Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 (created by Cristiano Ronaldo).

Apparently offers 'revolutionary locked-down fit, barefoot feel, lightweight carbon-fibre plates all for explosive speed with style of Ronaldo.

Textured knit combines three technologies, Flyknit, NikeSkin and All Conditions Control (ACC) - brings in the almost barefoot touch in both wet and dry conditions.

Listed benefits are: lightweight, perforated sock liner, low-profile cushioning and firm-ground studs.

Negatives: the cost of 'explosive speed with Ronaldo's style' is set at £250.

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Adidas created a boot specifically for the 1982 world cup - Copa Mundial.

First ever football boot witha sole made from materials with two different densities.

Known for its comfort, speed and versatility.

Provides a 'legendary comfortable last' and a 'smooth ride and unrelenting quickness' according to footyboots.com (2008).

Was known as the 'worlds best selling football boot' for decades.