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Sheffield Rules - Football's First Derby

Sheffield RulesFootball's First Derby

£20.00

Description

The first ever inter-city football derby clash was played on Boxing Day 1860 at Sandygate between the two oldest football clubs in the world – Sheffield FC and Hallam FC.

The Sheffield Rules were a code of football devised and played in the English city of Sheffield between 1857 and 1877.

The match was played on the oldest football ground in the world, the Hallam Pitch at Sandygate Road in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

The match is known as the "Rules derby" and the name refers to the fact that the fixture was originally played under the Sheffield Rules. The game resulted in a Sheffield victory by two goals to nil.

The Sheffield Football rules were used until 1878 by the Hallamshire and Sheffield FA when they were merged with the Football Association’s rules.

The 'Rules derby' marks the birth of the world's first club football culture. The Sheffield Rules have had a major influence on the modern game of football, stating that the ball should not be carried by hand, leading to the divergence of football.

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About goalsoul

Football inspired artwork.

From Sheffield, UK, the birthplace of the beautiful game, goalsoul create visually stunning and unique football t-shirts infused with spirit, style and quality.

Our original designs celebrate the iconic players, teams and memorable incidents in football's rich and diverse history. The goalsoul collection of artwork, graphic tees and associated apparel, is an eclectic mix. We pay tribute to the cultural vitality of the most beautiful game of all.
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Graphic tees

S (38 - 40 inch chest)	M (40 - 42 inch chest)	L (43 - 45 inch chest)	XL (46 - 48 inch chest)	XXL (49 - 51 inch chest)
A 19 ¾ inch, 50 cm	A 20 ¾ inch, 53 cm	A 22 inch, 56 cm	A 23 ½ inch, 60 cm	A 25 ¼ inch, 64 cm
B 27.5 inch, 70 cm	B 28 ½ inch, 70 cm	B 29 ¼ inch, 74 cm	B 30 inch, 76 cm	B 30 ¾ inch, 78 cm

High-neck zip hoodies

S (38 - 40 inch chest)	M (40 - 42 inch chest)	L (43 - 45 inch chest)	XL (46 - 48 inch chest)	XXL (49 - 51 inch chest)
A 20 ½ inch, 52 cm	A 21 ¾ inch, 55 cm	A 22 ¾ inch, 58 cm	A 24 inch, 61 cm	A 25 ½ inch, 64 cm
B 27 ½ inch, 69.5 cm	B 28 inch, 71 cm	B 28 ½ inch, 72.5 cm	B 29 inch, 74 cm	B 29 ¾ inch, 75.5 cm

Classic polos

S (38 - 40 inch chest)	M (40 - 42 inch chest)	L (43 - 45 inch chest)	XL (46 - 48 inch chest)	XXL (49 - 51 inch chest)
A 19 ¾ inch, 50 cm	A 20 ¾ inch, 53 cm	A 22 inch, 56 cm	A 23 ½ inch, 60 cm	A 25 ¼ inch, 64 cm
B 27.5 inch, 70 cm	B 28 ½ inch, 70 cm	B 29 ¼ inch, 74 cm	B 30 inch, 76 cm	B 30 ¾ inch, 78 cm

Vintage 'hooped' long-sleeve jerseys

S (38 - 40 inch chest)	M (40 - 42 inch chest)	L (43 - 45 inch chest)	XL (46 - 48 inch chest)	XXL (49 - 51 inch chest)
A 20 ¼ inch, 51.5 cm	A 21 ½ inch, 54.5 cm	A 22 ¾ inch, 57.5 cm	A 23 ¾ inch, 60.5 cm	A 25 inch, 63.5 cm
B 27 ¼ inch, 69 cm	B 27 ¾ inch, 70.5 cm	B 28 ¼ inch, 72 cm	B 29 inch, 73.5 cm	B 29 ¼ inch, 75 cm

Raglan Sweatshirts

S (38 - 40 inch chest)	M (40 - 42 inch chest)	L (43 - 45 inch chest)	XL (46 - 48 inch chest)	XXL (49 - 51 inch chest)
A 19 ½ inch, 49 cm	A 20 ¾ inch, 53 cm	A 22 ½ inch, 57 cm	A 24 inch, 61 cm	NA
B 27 ¼ inch, 69 cm	B 28 inch, 71 cm	B 28 ½ inch, 73 cm	B 29 ¼ inch, 75 cm	NA

Select an existing garment that fits you comfortably, lay it on a flat surface and measure the width across the chest (from armpit to armpit).

Double this measurement. So, for example, if your garment measures 22 inches from armpit to armpit, you should double it to 44 inches.

Check the table above. In our example, a 44 inch measurement would equate to a men's large.

Remember these sizes are the measurements of the garment itself, not the person who is wearing it. They are approximate and there may be slight variations between each garment.

Our garments are a little more fitted than other brands, so if you are in doubt about your size it is best to order larger rather than smaller.

If you are not sure whether to go for a medium or a large, we recommend you go for a large.