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What did a boot boy do?

A boot boy was a term used to describe a young boy employed to polish and clean footwear, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries in Britain. They would typically work in shoe shops or for wealthy households to maintain and care for shoes. Their responsibilities included cleaning, polishing, repairing, and occasionally delivering shoes.

What is the correct size for a soccer?

The official size for a soccer ball is Size 5, which is the standard size used in professional matches and for players aged 12 and above. However, smaller sizes like Size 4 and Size 3 are used for younger age groups.

When did Brighton United F.C. end?

Brighton United F.C. is a fictional football club and therefore does not have a concrete end date. It exists within the context of whatever story or universe it is a part of.

How many Republic of Ireland players have won the European cup or champions league?

Can not give a definite answer, what I do know is this: Charlie Gallagher won one with Celtic in 67; Shay Brennan & Tony Dunne with Man U in 68; Steve Heighway won 3 with Liverpool, 2 in the seventies, and one in 81; Ronnie Whelan has one form 84; Roy Keane & Denis Irwin world of got one each in 1999 with Man U; Steve Finnan won it with Liverpool a few years ago; and John O'Shea was part of the winners in 2009. NB: Not sure how many Mark Lawranson (sorry about the spelling, if it's wrong) has with Liverpool. However, what I do not know is this: Has Ronnie got one from 81?; was there any Republic players involved with Forest when the won 2 or Villa when they won it; Did Sean Fallon who was assistant manager with Celtic in 67 get one?, was there any other Irish involved with Celtic other than the two already stated?; did Darren Potter get one with Liverpool that time?, I don't think he did.

When was Toronto Awaba Stags FC created?

Toronto Awaba Stags FC was created in 1922.

What is the pitch in soccer?

In soccer, the pitch refers to the playing surface where the game is played. It is a rectangular field typically made of natural or artificial grass. The dimensions of the pitch can vary, but it is usually around 100-120 meters long and 64-75 meters wide.

Which clubs did Lauren blanc play for?

Laurent Blanc played for several clubs in his career, including Montpellier, Napoli, Nîmes, Saint-Étienne, Auxerre, Barcelona, Marseille, and Inter Milan. However, he is most commonly associated with his time at Manchester United, where he won numerous domestic and international titles.

When was Yongin Citizen FC created?

Yongin Citizen FC was officially established on February 19, 2007.

Where was the first soccer tournment?

The first recognized international soccer tournament was the British Home Championship, which began in 1884 and consisted of teams from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The tournament was played in various locations in the four countries involved.

When was Rothesay Brandane A.F.C. created?

Rothesay Brandane A.F.C. was created in 1946.

When was FC Gold Pride created?

FC Gold Pride was created on 2008-09-03.

When was Secrets of a Hollywood Super Madam created?

Secrets of a Hollywood Super Madam was created on 2007-02-14.

Where can Champion athletic wear be purchased?

Champion athletic wear can be purchased at various retail locations such as department stores like Macy's and JCPenney, sporting goods stores like Dick's Sporting Goods and Sports Authority, and online on websites like Amazon and the official Champion website.

When was Newmains United Community F.C. created?

Newmains United Community F.C. was created in 2006.

Who invented rubber balls?

You need to define the answer. Foam can be confused with bubblly foam (like in the bath, doing the dishes) and then there is Polyurethane foam, what people use as padding for insulation.

For Polyurethane foam information, seek out this information from this eHow website:

http://www.ehow.com/about_4673650_history-polyurethane-foam.html

How can you authenticate a genuine 1966 England v Germany World Cup Final programme?

Look at this website http://www.footballzone.co.uk/replicas.html There are 4 versions in all I think! The original, a reprint in 1966, reprint in 1970 and another reprint in 1999

How many career games did Pele play?

Not including his time with the cosmos Pele played 1253 games

Who have captained the most European cup winning teams scotsmen or englishmen?

There has been more English captains that have won the European cup than Scottish

Which team has conceded the most goals in a fifa world cup match?

As of 2011, the most extras conceded in a World Cup innings numbers 59, conceded by Scotland against Pakistan in the 1999 Cricket World Cup.

59 extras were conceded, which meant that "extras" was the second highest score on the scorecard - behind that of Yousuf Youhana, who scored 81 not out.

The breakdown of extras was:

5 byes

6 leg byes

33 wides

15 no balls

What is club soccer?

Club soccer is "soccer" between clubs, or as they may be known in North America, franchises. Club soccer generally takes the form of domestic leagues - for example the Premier League, Major League Soccer, the Hyundai A-League, et cetera. It differs from international "soccer" which is played between national sides - for example the World Cup, the European Championship, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, et cetera.

Who's won the most trophies as a manager?

Sir AlexnFergueson followed by Giovanni Trappatoni

Sir Alex (38 + 8 Community Shields) has won the most but Willie Maley (31), Valery Lobanovski (30), Jock Stein (26) and Walter Smith (21) have all won more than Trapattoni (20)

What year did the European nations cup become the European championship?

The European Cup became known as the UEFA Champions League since the 1992-1993 season.