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2 Introduction The World s First Derby Since 1860, on Boxing Day December 26 th, the two oldest football clubs in the world celebrate the first derby and inter-city football match ever played. Back then it was Sheffield FC against its local rival Hallam FC, the Countrymen. vs. This Gentlemen s Game is considered the oldest still-contested derby of any football code in the world, and is probably one of the oldest organised team-sport derbies in the world, besides those found in cricket. The match was originally first played on the oldest football ground in the World, the Hallam Pitch at Sandygate Lane in the city of Sheffield.

3 Introduction Football since 1857 made in Sheffield Founded in 1857, by the two pioneers William Prest and Nathaniel Creswick, Sheffield FC is The World s First Football Club. Those men dedicated their life to the invention of club football and developed the first set of standardised rules and with that the first corner kick, cross bar, throw-in, free-kick and fouls. Just as important as the invention of the rules was those men s deep understanding of the game and its true values: Integrity, Respect and Community, as they developed the club to always be and remain Non- Professional, since In the following years, the Sheffield FC pioneers enforced the foundation of other football clubs within and outside the city of Sheffield, amongst others they helped to establish the second oldest team in the world, Hallam FC, with whom they live in friendship and share a respectful rivalry on the pitch, playing the game like gentlemen and honorable amateurs.

4 Hard Facts What: Celebration of the World s First Derby, played in 1860 When: 27 th July 2013 Where: Who: Why: Home of Football Sheffield FC Stadium Sheffield Road - Dronfield, S18 2GD Everybody who loves heritage style amateur football - locals, fans and international ground hopper To remember and cherish football s first pioneers and the true values of the game, celebrated by amateurs

5 Time Table 1 pm Pioneer Match dressed like 1857 Veterans of Sheffield FC and Hallam FC celebrate football dressed in the old heritage style 3 pm Football meets Music Celebrity match feat. local and national musicians, legends of Sheffield football, fans and local heroes 5 pm Tea Time Tribute will be given to the successful Sheffield FC Ladies Team, who won the Premier League and the Cup competition this year 6 pm The Derby: Sheffield FC vs. Hallam FC 8 pm After Party at the Coach & Horses Pub, Sheffield FC Stadium with live-music by Reverend and the Makers and other local music acts >>>> Motto for the Day: Dress Traditional Every fan, guest and visitor is invited to dress like old fashion ladies & gentlemen!

6 Creative Media Content In addition to the Derby, we welcome you to produce a comprehensive profile of Sheffield as the birthplace of football. Other contents offered for media and content production are: Sheffield FC The World s First Football Club Interview with Richard Tims, Chairman of SFC Interview with players, coach and fans on the pitch and the club s pub Coach & Horses Interview with Geoffrey Norton, great nephew of Nathaniel Creswick, one of the two founders of the club Access to historical images Sheffield Football s First City Visit the oldest football ground in the world Visit the Museum of Sheffield United and the legendary Stadium Bramall Lane Visit the holy ground of Olive Grove, where the first football match was played Visit Sheffield Wednesday and the Hillsborough Legacy of 1857 Pioneers of Football Insights from the Rulebook, written in 1859 by Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest Impression of the Diary of Nathaniel Creswick, presented by his ancestor Geoffrey Norton Trip to the graves of N. Creswick and W. Prest, founders of Sheffield FC

7 Location & Directions For Internationals: Flight to Manchester Airport (MAN) Train to Sheffield/ Dronfield Station ( 10 minutes walk to Stadium from Dronfield Station For Locals: From Centre to Stadium Bus Number 43, 43a or 44 Duration: 25 minutes approx. All buses depart Arundel Gate and Flat Street in City Centre Adress Home of Football Sheffield Road Dronfield, S18 2GD United Kingdom Click here to view

8 Accommodation References Hilton Sheffield Hotel Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield S4 7YB Tel: +44 (0) Room Rate (Double/ B&B)*: 99 Copthorne Hotel Sheffield Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4SU Tel: +44 (0) Room Rate (Double/ B&B)*: 65 The Beauchief 161 Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S7 2QW Tel: +44 (0) Room Rate (Double/ B&B)*: 70 * Prices based on advanced bookings. Pictures: www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-sheffield-hotel-szdshhn/index.html;

9 Media Accreditation & Press Material Get in touch with us for your personal media accreditation and editorial plan for your trip to Sheffield, so that we can: provide you with all the necessary information regarding the schedule, make sure that your production process on the event is perfect, we can organise your individual requests, e.g. interviews. Your contact: Robert Zitzmann Jakub Valdner For more press material, please visit our press page (sheffieldfc.com/press).

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