OTD E0108 — 16 Feb 1867: The Youdan Cup — Sheffield, Rouges, and the First Tournament in Football History

16 Feb 1867: Football’s first tournament began in Sheffield: the Youdan Cup. Twelve local clubs. Sheffield Rules. “Rouges” as tiebreakers. Replays on Monday. A final at Bramall Lane that ended 0–0… and was decided by two late rouges as Hallam became football history’s first cup winners. From there, the trail leads straight to the Cromwell Cup, the FA Cup, leagues, and the entire modern culture of knockout football. The blueprint starts here.Ideas: [email protected]