Kick Off Collection

Southport v. Bradford. February 1931. McConnell of Southport shakes hands with Elwood of Bradford. DM17275B

World Cup 1986 Scotland 0 Uruguay 0 Group E Paul McStay Scotland football player in his only 1986 world cup appearance

The Football Association Challenge Cup Final Tie at the Crystal Palace, the Kick Off (engraving)
1605273 The Football Association Challenge Cup Final Tie at the Crystal Palace, the Kick Off (engraving) by English School

Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b / w photo)
1600215 Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho)
NFM315178 Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

Chelsea v. Newcastle. Chelsea players signing autograph book. 7th February 1921. DM6474

The Bishop of Durham, John Habgood, kicks off in the final between Holy Trinity CofE and Barnard Castle CofE teams for the Bishop of Durhams Cup at the Holy Trinity school ground at Stockton

Blackpool v Portsmouth 6th May 1939. George Formby seen here at the start of the match with James Blair (Left Blackpool Captain) and Jimmy Guthrie (Right Portsmouth Captain)

Swansea v Stoke FA Cup Tie. Joe Sykes of Swansea with referee P Harper and Bob McGrory seen here at the kick off of their FA Cup tie, 30th January 1926

West Brom 1-0 Ipswich Town, League match Saturday 8th October 1977. Cyril Regis and Laurie Cunningham

Manchester United and Everton players mark the death of Sir Matt Busby with a minutes silence before the start of the game. 22nd January 1994

Italy V Haiti World Cup 1974 Facchetti (Italy) and Nazaire (Haiti) shake hands

Beryl Pugh one of a handful of women Football Association referees. Seen here tossing a coin at the start of the game November 1956

World Cup 1990 Quarter Final Ireland 0 Italy 1 Ireland team starting line up before the game against Italy Niall Quinn Kevin Sheedy Kevin Moran Ray Houghton Pat Bonner Paul McGrath Andy Townsend

Stoke v. South Shields. 24th January 1921. Stoke captain Brittleton tosses up. DM6836

Billy Bremner Scotland football captain June 1974 Shakes hands and exchanges penants with Katalinski Yugoslavia captain before World Cup 74 match Frankfurt West Germany Referee Archundia of Mexico

Johnny Haynes Football Scotland V England shaking hands with Eric Caldow

Football kick off at Dartford, Kent. 1934

Kick Off
14th May 1966: The ball on the centre spot of the pitch awaiting the kick-off of the FA Cup final between Everton and Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium

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"Capturing the Spirit of Kick Off: A Glimpse into Historic Football Moments" Southport v. Bradford. February 1931. McConnell of Southport shakes hands with Elwood of Bradford as they prepare for an intense battle on the field in this thrilling encounter. The Football Association Challenge Cup Final Tie at the Crystal Palace, the Kick Off (engraving). An exquisite engraving depicting the electrifying moment when two teams took to the pitch, ready to fight for glory in one of football's most prestigious competitions. Mr Balfour at the Manchester City v Stoke Football Match (b/w photo). In a timeless black and white photograph, Mr Balfour symbolizes passion and dedication as he witnesses a memorable kick off between two fierce rivals. Play, postcard depicting a football match; (colour litho). Vibrant colors bring to life a vintage postcard capturing an exhilarating kick off that set hearts racing and fans cheering from all corners of the stadium. Chelsea v. Newcastle. Chelsea players signing autograph book. Before their clash on 7th February 1921, Chelsea players take a moment to connect with their devoted supporters by signing autographs - a heartwarming scene before kickoff. The Bishop of Durham, John Habgood kicks off in the final between Holy Trinity CofE. A unique sight unfolds as The Bishop of Durham himself takes charge and delivers an inspiring kick off during an important final match – blending faith and football seamlessly. Blackpool v Portsmouth 6th May 1939. George Formby leads his team onto the pitch amidst roaring cheers from fans - marking not only another exciting kick off but also showcasing celebrity support for their beloved club. Swansea v Stoke FA Cup Tie. Joe Sykes shares a friendly handshake with referee P Harper just moments before kickoff – setting an example of sportsmanship and fair play that resonates throughout the match.