History of Nottingham Forest F.C. - Wikipedia
WEBJ. S. Scrimshaw's proposal to play football instead was agreed and Nottingham Forest Football Club was formed. It was agreed at the same meeting that the club would purchase twelve tasselled caps coloured 'Garibaldi Red' (named after the leader of the Italian 'Redshirts' freedom fighters). Thus the club's official colours were established.
Ever Wonder why Nottingham Forest has Forest in their name?
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · Chairman JS Scrimshaw proposed they played football instead of shinty. Members agreed and switched their sticks for a ball and Nottingham Forest Football Club was born. But where does the Forest name come from?
Chairmen - The City Ground
WEBThese are all of Nottingham Forest's chairmen, from JS SCrimshaw when the club was founded in 1865 through Maurice Roworth in the 1980's to the Fawaz family and finally the current chairman Tom Cartledge. Where a chairman has also been a former player or manager, there is a link to their record.
Forest Early History - sponsored by I‘m Red Till Dead
WEBJan 7, 2015 · In 1865, a group of Nottingham-based shinney - a sport similar to hockey - players met at the Clinton Arms on Shakespeare Street. It was here that JS Scrimshaw's proposition to begin playing football instead was passed, and …
1865–66 Nottingham Forest F.C. season - Wikipedia
WEBAt a time when football began to emerge as a growing force, a special meeting took place in 1865 at the Clinton Arms, Shakespeare Street to discuss a proposition moved by J.S.Scrimshaw to switch games from "shinty" to football.
Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Sport - Past and Present
WEBThe club was established in 1865 and the idea for the club was thought up by one of the original team members, JS Scrimshaw. The founding members agreed to purchase, what is known as 'Garibaldi Red' caps, and the colours of Nottingham Forest were established.
Nottingham Forest History | Love Everton Forum
WEBDec 19, 2023 · In 1865, a group of Nottingham-based shinney - a sport similar to hockey - players met at the Clinton Arms on Shakespeare Street. It was here that JS Scrimshaw's proposition to begin playing football instead was passed, and …
J. S. Scrimshaw | Open Plaques
WEBNottingham Forest Football Club Founded here in 1865 - A group of fifteen shinty players agreed to the proposal of J. S. Scrimshaw to form a football team. Garibaldi Red was chosen as the club's colour.
Nottingham Forest road to the premier league - FM Scout
WEBSep 26, 2013 · IN THE BEGINNING (1865) In 1865, a group of Nottingham-based shinney - a sport similar to hockey - players met at the Clinton Arms on Shakespeare Street. It was here that JS Scrimshaw's proposition to begin playing football instead was passed, and Nottingham Forest Football Club was born.
Nottingham Forest Football Club and J. S. Scrimshaw red plaque
WEBNottingham Forest Football Club Founded here in 1865 - A group of fifteen shinty players agreed to the proposal of J. S. Scrimshaw to form a football team. Garibaldi Red was chosen as the club's colour.
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