In December 1863, a bunch of the most Victorian-sounding men imaginable gathered together to hammer out what would become the foundation of the beautiful game: the English Football Association’s rules for football.

But – by jove! – not much of what they agreed makes sense today. Marcus, Jim and Pete take you through it on today’s Guide!

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