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English Club Football Pre-War Honour-Winning Captains

*individual match captains are assumed to be regular club captains unless otherwise specified

First Division champions list - http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engchamp.html

First Division winning captains verified as follows:

1889 - Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) - Brown, Paul (2013). The Victorian Football Miscellany. Goal-Post. ISBN 9780956227058.

1890 - Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) - Brown, Paul (2013). The Victorian Football Miscellany. Goal-Post. ISBN 9780956227058.

1891 - Andrew Hannah (Everton) - http://www.bluekipper.com/club/captains/4006-captain_andrew_hannah_1889_-_1891.html

1892 - John Auld (Sunderland)

     - Hutchinson, Roger (1999). Into the Light: A Complete History of Sunderland Football Club. Mainstream Publishing Company (Edinburgh) Ltd.

        ISBN 1840184469.

1893 - John Auld (Sunderland)

     - Hutchinson, Roger (1999). Into the Light: A Complete History of Sunderland Football Club. Mainstream Publishing Company (Edinburgh) Ltd.

        ISBN 1840184469.

1894 - John Devey (Aston Villa) - http://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2012/9/4/3289360/holte-history-john-devey

1895 - Hughie Wilson (Sunderland) - http://www.a-love-supreme.com/100%20greatest/10-1.htm

1896 - John Devey (Aston Villa) - http://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2012/9/4/3289360/holte-history-john-devey

1897 - John Devey (Aston Villa) - http://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2012/9/4/3289360/holte-history-john-devey

1898 - Ernest Needham (Sheffield United) - http://footysphere.com/post/23032994122/ernest-needham

1899 - John Devey (Aston Villa) - http://kjellhanssen.com/1899/04/29/aston-villa-v-liverpool-5-0/

1900 - John Devey (Aston Villa) - http://kjellhanssen.com/1900/10/06/first-division-captains-190001/

1901 - Alex Raisbeck (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Articles/Article/2309

1902 - Matthew Ferguson (Sunderland) - http://www.roker-roar.com/navbar/bydecade/1900-1909/1901-02.html

1903 - Tommy Crawshaw (The Wednesday) - http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/3292-tommy-crawshaw/

1904 - Tommy Crawshaw (The Wednesday) - http://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/3292-tommy-crawshaw/

1905 - Andy Aitken (Newcastle United)

     - Eunson, John KV (2012). Sporting Scots: How Scotland Brought Sport to the World (and the World Wouldn't Let Us Win!).

        Black & White Publishing. ISBN 1845024147

1906 - Alex Raisbeck (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Articles/Article/2309

1907 - Colin Veitch (Newcastle United) - http://www.jimmy-speirs.co.uk/12927.html

1908 - Charlie Roberts (Manchester United) - http://spartacus-educational.com/MANUrobertsC.htm

1909 - Colin Vetich (Newcastle United) - http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/plaque-honour-newcastle-united-legend-6089320

1910 - Joseph Bache (Aston Villa) - http://www.whenthenationcalls.com/timeline/

1911 - Charlie Roberts (Manchester United) - http://red11.org/mufc/history.htm

1912 - Bob Crompton (Blackburn Rovers) - http://www.blackburn.vitalfootball.co.uk/sitepage.asp?a=147708

1913 - Charlie Thomson (Sunderland) - http://www.roker-roar.com/navbar/1913tour.html

1914 - Bob Crompton (Blackburn Rovers) - http://www.blackburn.vitalfootball.co.uk/sitepage.asp?a=147708

1915 - Jimmy Galt (Everton) - http://www.evertonfc.com/content/history/players-and-managers/club-captains

1920 - Jesse Pennington (West Bromwich Albion) - http://www.albiontillwedie.co.uk/history/onthisday/august/23.html

1921 - Tommy Boyle (Burnley) - http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/a_night_at_the_library_with_tommy_boyle_708018/index.shtml

1922 - Don Mackinlay (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Articles/Article/2237

1923 - Don Mackinlay (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Articles/Article/2237

1924 - Clem Stephenson (Huddersfield Town) - http://www.fl125.co.uk/huddersfield-town

1925 - Clem Stephenson (Huddersfield Town) - http://www.fl125.co.uk/huddersfield-town

1926 - Clem Stephenson (Huddersfield Town) - http://www.fl125.co.uk/huddersfield-town

1927 - Hughie Gallacher (Newcastle United) - http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/a-hero-who-died-of-shame-1124187.html

1928 - Warney Cresswell (Everton) - http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/columnists/chrislloyd/4437014.print/

1929 - Ernie Blenkinsop (The Wednesday) - http://www.fl125.co.uk/sheffield-wednesday

1930 - Ernie Blenkinsop (Sheffield Wednesday) - http://www.fl125.co.uk/sheffield-wednesday

1931 - Tom Parker (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1932 - Dixie Dean (Everton) - http://www.evertonfc.com/players/d/dd/dixie-dean

1933 - Alex James (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1934 - Alex James (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1935 - Alex James (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1936 - Alex Hastings (Sunderland) - http://www.sunderlandecho.com/what-s-on/1988-what-made-the-headlines-1-1061822

1937 - Sam Barkas (Manchester City) - http://www.mcfc.co.uk/news/team-news/2013/april/city-v-wigan-connections-top-10

1938 - Eddie Hapgood (Arsenal) - http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/289/eddie-hapgood

1939 - Jock Thomson (Everton)

     - Eunson, John KV (2012). Sporting Scots: How Scotland Brought Sport to the World (and the World Wouldn't Let Us Win!).

        Black & White Publishing. ISBN 1845024147

FA Cup match list - http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/more/finals

FA Cup winning captains verified from http://www.sportingchronicle.com/FACUP/ except:

1872 - CW Alcock (Wanderers) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0012/

1873 - Arthur Kinnaird (Wanderers) - http://www.lordkinnaird.com/kinnairds-fa-cup.html

1874 - Cuthbert Ottaway (Oxford University)

     - http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/features/11288300.Story_of_the_first_England_captain_now_being_told/

1875 - William Merriman (Royal Engineers)

     - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/the-royal-engineers-football-team-winners-of-the-english-fa-news-photo/154211859

1876 - Francis Birley (Wanderers)

     - Cavallini, Rob (2005). The Wanderers - Five Times F.A. Cup Winners. Dog N Duck Publications. ISBN 0955049601.

1877 - Francis Birley (Wanderers)

     - Cavallini, Rob (2005). The Wanderers - Five Times F.A. Cup Winners. Dog N Duck Publications. ISBN 0955049601.

1878 - Arthur Kinnaird (Wanderers)

     - Cavallini, Rob (2005). The Wanderers - Five Times F.A. Cup Winners. Dog N Duck Publications. ISBN 0955049601.

1879 - Arthur Kinnaird (Old Etonians) - http://www.lordkinnaird.com/kinnairds-fa-cup.html

1880 - Robert Ogilvie (Clapham Rovers) - http://www.englandfootballonline.com/TeamHist/TrivEngPlysFA1.html

1881 - Edward Hagarty Perry (Old Carthusians) - http://www.englandfootballonline.com/TeamPlyrsBios/PlayersP/BioParryEH.html

1882 - Arthur Kinnaird (Old Etonians) - http://www.lordkinnaird.com/kinnairds-fa-cup.html

1883 - Arthur Warburton (Blackburn Olympic)

     - White, Jim (2014). A Matter of Life and Death: A History of Football in 100 Quotations. Head Of Zeus Ltd. ISBN 9781781859278.

1884 - Hugh McIntyre (Blackburn Rovers) - http://www.brfcc.com/mb/index.php?app=ccs&module=pages&section=pages&folder=&id=31

1890 - John Forbes (Blackburn Rovers) - Maguire, John (ed.), The Domestic Treble. Google Books.

1895 - John Devey (Aston Villa) - http://www.lerwill-life.org.uk/astonvilla/a_villa_fa_finals.htm

1896 - Jack Earp (Sheffield Wednesday) - http://spartacus-educational.com/FsheffieldW.htm

1897 - John Devey (Aston Villa) -  http://www.lerwill-life.org.uk/astonvilla/a_villa_fa_finals.htm

1899 - Ernest Needham (Sheffield United)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/football-1899-f-a-cup-final-at-crystal-palace-london-news-photo/79050517

1900 - Jack Pray (Bury) - Maguire, John (ed.), The Domestic Treble. Google Books.

1904 - Billy Meredith (Manchester City) - http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/s2-MERE-WIL-1874.html

1906 - Jack Taylor (Everton) - http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/leon-osman-set-join-famous-8135026

1907 - Tommy Crawshaw (The Wednesday) - http://mobile.swfc.co.uk/news/article/a-place-in-history-2117400.aspx

1908 - Billy Wooldridge (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.haynes.co.uk/football/PDFs/H5172spread2.pdf

1912 - Archie Taylor (Barnsley) - http://www.chrishobbs.com/1912facupfinal.htm

1913 - Charlie Thomson (Sunderland) - https://safc.com/news/features/2013/february/otd-6-feb

1922 - Tommy Wilson (Huddersfield Town) - http://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-cup-comes-home-2/query/Huddersfield

Charity Shield match list - http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engsupcuphist.html

Charity Shield winning captains verified as follows:

1908 - Charlie Roberts (Manchester United) - http://spartacus-educational.com/MANUrobertsC.htm

1909 - Colin Veitch (Newcastle United) - http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/plaque-honour-newcastle-united-legend-6089320

1910 - Joe Leeming (Brighton & Hove Albion) - http://www.thegiantkillers.co.uk/1914.htm

1911 - Charlie Roberts (Manchester United) - Maguire, John (ed.). The Manchester United Match Cards. John Maguire.

1912 - Bob Crompton (Blackburn Rovers) - http://www.blackburn.vitalfootball.co.uk/sitepage.asp?a=147708

1920 - Jesse Pennington (West Bromwich Albion) - http://www.albiontillwedie.co.uk/history/onthisday/august/23.html

1921- Arthur Grimsdell (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://archive.mehstg.com/fact_grimsdell.htm

1922 - Tommy Wilson (Huddersfield Town) - http://www.fl125.co.uk/huddersfield-town

1927 - Fred Keenor (Cardiff City)

     - Bradford, Tim (2007). When Saturday Comes: The Half Decent Football Book. Penguin Global. ISBN 9780141015569.

1928 - Warney Cresswell (Everton) - http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/columnists/chrislloyd/4437014.print/

1930 - Tom Parker (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1931 - Tom Parker (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1932 - Dixie Dean (Everton) - http://www.bluekipper.com/on_this_day/130-charity_shield_winners.html

1933 - Alex James (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1934 - Alex James (Arsenal) - http://www.blog.woolwicharsenal.co.uk/archives/4254

1935 - Ronnie Starling (Sheffield Wednesday)

     - Dickinson, Jason (2014). Sheffield Wednesday - A Pictoral History. Aberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445619507.

1936 - Alex Hastings (Sunderland) - http://www.a-love-supreme.com/100%20greatest/40-31.htm

1937 - Sam Barkas (Manchester City) - http://www.mcfc.co.uk/news/team-news/2013/april/city-v-wigan-connections-top-10

1938 - Eddie Hapgood (Arsenal) - http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/289/eddie-hapgood

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English Club Football Post-War Honour-Winning Captains

*Individual match captains are assumed to be regular club captains unless otherwise specified

*For First Division/Premier League titles, if not co-captains, preference is given to the captain who captained a clear majority of matches on the pitch

*For cup titles, preference is given to the captain who captained in the final match

First Division/Premier League champions list - http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engchamp.html

First Division/Premier League winning captains verified as follows:

1947 - Willie Fagan (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/top-ten-kop-captains

1948 - Joe Mercer (Arsenal) - http://spartacus-educational.com/EVERmercer.htm

1949 - Reg Flewin (Portsmouth) - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/obituaries/article2081799.ece

1950 - Reg Flewin (Portsmouth) - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/obituaries/article2081799.ece

1951 - Ron Burgess (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/past-players/ron-burgess/

1952 - Johnny Carey (Manchester United) - http://www.soccer-ireland.com/manchester-united/johnny-carey.htm

1953 - Joe Mercer (Arsenal) -  http://spartacus-educational.com/EVERmercer.htm

1954 - Billy Wright (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.world-football-legends.co.uk/index.php/eng/80-wright-billy

1955 - Roy Bentley (Chelsea) -http://newyorkblues.webs.com/roybentley.htm

1956 - Roger Byrne (Manchester United) - http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Legends/Roger-Byrne.aspx?pageNo=2

1957 - Roger Byrne (Manchester United) - http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Legends/Roger-Byrne.aspx?pageNo=2

1958 - Billy Wright (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.world-football-legends.co.uk/index.php/eng/80-wright-billy

1959 - Billy Wright (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.world-football-legends.co.uk/index.php/eng/80-wright-billy

1960 - Jimmy Adamson (Burnley) - http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/feat/ed35/jimmy_adamsonnbsp_343234/index.shtml

1961 - Danny Blanchflower (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://archive.mehstg.com/fact_blanchflower.htm

1962 - Andy Nelson (Ipswich Town) - http://www.intosport.co.uk/ipswich-town-1962-league-champions-team-photo.html

1963 - Roy Vernon (Everton) - http://toffeeweb.com/history/legends/Vernon.asp

1964 - Ron Yeats (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/ron-yeats

1965 - Noel Cantwell (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1967 - Denis Law (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1966 - Ron Yeats (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/ron-yeats

1967 - Noel Cantwell (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1967 - Denis Law (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1968 - Tony Book (Manchester City) - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1808433-6-greatest-manchester-city-captains/page/7

1969 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United)

     - http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/leeds-uniteds-100-greatest-players-1-billy-the-complete-midfielder-bremner/

1970 - Brian Labone (Everton) - https://royalblueview.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/labone-footballer-gentleman-evertonian/

1971 - Frank McLintock (Arsenal) - http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/frank-mclintock-1939/

1972 - Roy McFarland (Derby County)

     - http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/derby-county-fc/roy-mcfarland-10140/biography-of-his-career-with-the-rams_a11898/

1973 - Tommy Smith (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/413

1974 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United)

     - http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/leeds-uniteds-100-greatest-players-1-billy-the-complete-midfielder-bremner/

1975 - Archie Gemmill (Derby County)

     - http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Archie-Gemmill-receives-Derby-County-players/story-20303380-detail/story.html

1976 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1977 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1978 - John McGovern (Nottinfham Forest) - http://www.thespeakersagency.com/speakerprofile/147/John-McGovern

1979 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1979 - Kenny Dalglish (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/players/player/profile/287

1979 - Phil Thompson (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/428

1980 - Phil Thompson (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/428

1981 - Dennis Mortimer (Aston Villa) - http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2006/mar/05/features.sport7

1982 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/415

1983 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/415

1984 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/415

1985 - Kevin Ratcliffe (Everton)

     - Groom, Andy (2014). 101 Interesting Facts on Everton: Learn About The Boys From Goodison Park. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781910295212.

1986 - Alan Hansen (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/311

1987 - Kevin Ratcliffe (Everton)

     - Groom, Andy (2014). 101 Interesting Facts on Everton: Learn About The Boys From Goodison Park. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781910295212.

1988 - Alan Hansen (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/311

1989 - Tony Adams (Arsenal) - http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/1/tony-adams

1990 - Alan Hansen (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/311

1991 - Tony Adams (Arsenal) - http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/1/tony-adams

1992 - Gordon Strachan (Leeds United)

     - http://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/leeds_captains/leeds_united_captains_match_details/Results_by_season/1991-92.php

1993 - Steve Bruce (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1993 - Bryan Robson (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1994 - Steve Bruce (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1994 - Bryan Robson (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1995 - Tim Sherwood (Blackburn Rovers) - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/oct/17/tottenham-reject-blackburn-tim-sherwood-approach

1996 - Steve Bruce (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

1997 - Eric Cantona (Manchester United)

     - http://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/08022297-eric-cantona-twenty-years-manchester-united-legend-landed-england

1998 - Tony Adams (Arsenal) - http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/1/tony-adams

1999 - Roy Keane (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

2000 - Roy Keane (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

2001 - Roy Keane (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

2002 - Tony Adams (Arsenal) - http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/1/tony-adams

2003 - Roy Keane (Manchester United) - http://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/club_captains/club_captains.html

2004 - Patrick Vieira (Arsenal) - http://thearsenalhistory.com/?p=8955

2005 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/first-team/john-terry.html

2006 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/first-team/john-terry.html

2007 - Gary Neville (Manchester United) - http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Legends/Gary-Neville.aspx?pageNo=4

2008 - Gary Neville (Manchester United) - http://www.prideofalleurope.com/2014/05/5-memorable-rio-ferdinand-moments/

2009 - Gary Neville (Manchester United) - http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Legends/Gary-Neville.aspx?pageNo=4

2010 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/first-team/john-terry.html

2011 - Nemanja Vidić (Manchester United)

     - http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/02/02/2333992/manchester-united-captain-nemanja-vidic-has-emerged-as-the

2012 - Vincent Kompany (Manchester City) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcxNK0rU6TQ

2013 - Nemanja Vidić (Manchester United)

     - http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/458463/TIMELINE-How-Nemanja-Vidic-became-captain-and-won-15-trophies-at-Man-Utd

2014 - Vincent Kompany (Manchester City) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flvsL1cG02o

2015 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/may/03/chelsea-v-crystal-palace-premier-league-live

2016 - Wes Morgan (Leicester City) - http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/really-fight-tears-lifted-trophy/story-29250486-detail/story.html

FA Cup match list - http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/more/finals

FA Cup winning captains verified from http://www.sportingchronicle.com/FACUP/ except:

1972 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PDAAGrrxQs

1980 - Billy Bonds (West Ham United) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8435400.stm

1997 - Dennis Wise (Chelsea)

     - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2129485/The-1997-FA-Cup-win-changed-Chelsea-forever.html

2004 - Roy Keane (Manchester United) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/3468365.stm

2005 - Patrick Vieira (Arsenal) - http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/ggm-14-vieira-penalty-seals-fa-cup-triumph

2006 - Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) - http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30653334

2007 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/news/2012/may/john-terry-chelsea-final-preview-030512

2008 - Stephen McPhail (Cardiff City)

     - http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/232672/Cardiff-captain-Stephen-McPhail-a-Wembley-wonder

2009 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/news/2012/may/john-terry-chelsea-final-preview-030512

2010 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/news/2012/may/john-terry-chelsea-final-preview-030512

2011 - Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) - http://talksport.com/magazine/big-picture/2011-05-16/fa-cup-final-pictures-man-city-1-stoke-0

2012 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/news/2012/may/chelsea-liverpool-final-report-050512

2013 - Emmerson Boyce (Wigan Athletic)

     - http://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2013/may/11/fa-cup-final-manchester-city-wigan-gallery

2014 - Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal)

     - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/arsenal-captain-thomas-vermaelen-celebrates-after-the-fa-news-photo/491819289

2015 - Per Mertesacker (Arsenal)

     - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/arsenal-captain-per-mertesacker-prior-to-the-fa-cup-final-news-photo/475255912

2016 - Wayne Rooney (Manchetser United)

     - http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-rooney-11369671

League Cup match list - http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engleagcuphistfinal.html

League Cup winning captains verified as follows:

1961 - Vic Crowe (Aston Villa) - http://www.lerwill-life.org.uk/astonvilla/profiles/avcrowe.htm

1962 - Ron Ashman (Norwich City) - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ron-ashman-6166746.html

1963 - Trevor Smith (Birmingham City) - Matthews, Tony (2012). The  Birmingham City Miscellany. The History Press. ISBN 9780752490557.

1964 - Colin Appleton (Leicester City) - http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/150414-twih-an-evening-with-colin-appleton-1489974.aspx

1965 - Terry Venables (Chelsea) - http://www.fiveyearplanfanzine.co.uk/features/5068-knowing-me-knowing-you-crystal-palace-and-chelsea.html

1966 - Graham Williams (West Bromwich Albion)

     - http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/albion-legends---graham-williams-56886

1967 - Mike Keen (Queens Park Rangers) - http://www.indyrs.co.uk/2009/05/mike-keen-qpr-fc-legend/

1968 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United)

     - http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/leeds-uniteds-100-greatest-players-1-billy-the-complete-midfielder-bremner/

1969 - Stan Harland (Swindon Town) - http://www.ciderspace.co.uk/asp/history/harland-stan-tribute.asp

1970 - Tony Book (Manchester City) - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1808433-6-greatest-manchester-city-captains/page/7

1971 - Alan Mullery (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/newsletter-exclusive/captains-dinner-alan-mullery/

1972 - Peter Dobing (Stoke City)

     - http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Selling-John-Ritchie-Tony-Waddington-s/story-19292345-detail/story.html

1973 - Martin Peters (Tottenham Hotspur)

     - http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/tottenham-hotspur-fc/martin-peters-8744/biography-of-his-football-career-at-spurs_a12073/

1974 - Mike Bailey (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

     - http://www.wolvespics.com/league-cup-final-wolves-vs-manchester-city-captain-mike-bailey-holds-aloft-the-trophy/print/1404901.html

1975 - Ian Ross (Aston Villa) - http://www.lerwill-life.org.uk/astonvilla/profiles/avross.htm

1976 - Mike Doyle (Manchester City) - http://mcivta.com/players/old/doyle.html

1977 - Chris Nicholl (Aston Villa) - http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3186272,00.html

1978 - John McGovern (Nottingham Forest) - http://forestforeverforum.blogspot.com/1978/03/league-cup-winners-1979.html

1979 - John McGovern (Nottingham Forest) - http://forestforeverforum.blogspot.com/1978/03/league-cup-winners-1979.html

1980 - Emlyn Hughes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.thewolvessite.co.uk/1980lc.htm

1981 - Phil Thompson (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/428

1982 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/1264

1983 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/1330

1984 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/1393

1985 - Dave Watson (Norwich City) - http://www.homeoflegends.co.uk/captain-dave-watson-with-1985-league-cup-photo.html

1986 - Malcolm Shotton (Oxford United)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/ray-houghton-with-teammate-and-oxford-united-captain-news-photo/98744560

1987 - Kenny Sansom (Arsenal) - http://goonersphere.com/youwrite/5580-yw-kenny-samson-not-out

1988 - Steve Foster (Luton Town) - http://www.luton.vitalfootball.co.uk/sitepage.asp?a=313742

1989 - Stuart Pearce (Nottingham Forest)

     - https://danielbriggsfootballjournalist.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/non-league-to-football-league-stuart-pearce/

1990 - Stuart Pearce (Nottingham Forest)

     - https://danielbriggsfootballjournalist.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/non-league-to-football-league-stuart-pearce/

1991 - Nigel Pearson (Sheffield Wednesday) - http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/nigel-pearson-exclusive-leicester-manager-4134388

1992 - Bryan Robson (Manchester United) - http://joinmust.org/forum/showthread.php?t=70432

1993 - Tony Adams (Arsenal) - http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/sep/04/features.sport5

1994 - Kevin Richardson (Aston Villa) - http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villas-1994-league-cup-246081

1995 - Ian Rush (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/players/player/profile/404

1996 - Andy Townsend (Aston Villa) - http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3847241,00.html

1997 - Steve Walsh (Leicester City)

     - http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/13/leicester-citys-new-never-say-die-attitude-harks-back-to-the-martin-oneill-glory-days-4300389/

1998 - Dennis Wise (Chelsea) - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-510889/Dennis-Wise-Factfile.html

1999 - Sol Campbell (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.thefightingcock.co.uk/2014/11/the-next-spurs-captain/

2000 - Matt Elliott (Leicester City) - http://www.fl125.co.uk/leicester-city

2001 - Robbie Fowler (Liverpool) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/1319366.stm

2002 - Henning Berg (Blackburn Rovers) - http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/20152740

2003 - Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/kop-10-cup-lifting-captains

2004 - Gareth Southgate (Middlesbrough) - http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/gareth-southgate-boro-rich-history-6534030

2005 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12016/2374654/john-terry-profile

2006 - Gary Neville (Manchester United)

     - http://www.manutd.com/en/news-and-features/features/2013/mar/~/~/~/link.aspx?_id=CF88003164A34894B68D8C2F0650666D&_z=z

2007 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/feb/26/match.arsenal

2008 - Ledley King (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.spursodyssey.com/1213/ledley.html

2009 - Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United) - http://www.goal.com/en/news/2466/goal-50/2009/07/20/1393024/goalcom-50-rio-ferdinand-24

2010 - Patrice Evra (Manchester United)

     - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2087266/Patrice-Evra-proud-captain-Manchester-United.html

2011 - Stephen Carr (Birmingham City) - http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lee-clark-hails-retiring-blues-3408458

2012 - Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) - http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/17173901

2013 - Ashley Williams (Swansea City) - http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29116894

2014 - Vincent Kompany (Manchester City) - http://www.thefa.com/news/2014/mar/vincent-kompany-revels-in-wembley-atmosphere

2015 - John Terry (Chelsea) - http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/31572594

2016 - Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)

     - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/10185761/manuel-pellegrini-hailed-willy-caballero-after-manchester-city-win-capital-one-cup

Charity Shield/Community Shield match list - http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/engsupcuphist.html

Charity/Community Shield winning captains verified as follows:

1948 - Joe Mercer (Arsenal) - http://spartacus-educational.com/EVERmercer.htm

1949 - Reg Flewin (Portsmouth) - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/obituaries/article2081799.ece

1949 - Billy Wright (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.world-football-legends.co.uk/index.php/eng/80-wright-billy

1951 - Ron Burgess (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/past-players/ron-burgess/

1952 - Johnny Carey (Manchester United) - http://www.soccer-ireland.com/manchester-united/johnny-carey.htm

1953 - Joe Mercer (Arsenal) -  http://spartacus-educational.com/EVERmercer.htm

1954 - Len MIllard (West Bromwich Albion) - http://www.grahambuddauctions.co.uk/BidCat/catalogues.asp?select=GB16&status=A

1954 - Billy Wright (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.world-football-legends.co.uk/index.php/eng/80-wright-billy

1955 - Roy Bentley (Chelsea) - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/427826-chelsea-and-the-community-shield/page/2

1956 - Roger Byrne (Manchester United) - http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/Legends/Roger-Byrne.aspx?pageNo=2

1957 - Ray Wood (Manchester United) - McParland, Peter (1960). Going For Goal. Souvenir Press Ltd.

1958 - Nat Lofthouse (Bolton Wanderers) - Banks, Tommy (2012). Ah'm Tellin' Thee. Ian Seddon. ISBN 9781908341938.

1959 - Billy Wright (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - http://www.world-football-legends.co.uk/index.php/eng/80-wright-billy

1960 - Jimmy Adamson (Burnley) - http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/feat/ed35/jimmy_adamsonnbsp_343234/index.shtml

1960 - Bill Slater (Wolverhampton Wanderers) - Donnelly, Paul (2010). First, Last & Only: Football. Octopus Books. ISBN 06000622541.

1961 - Danny Blanchflower (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://archive.mehstg.com/fact_blanchflower.htm

1962 - Danny Blanchflower (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://archive.mehstg.com/fact_blanchflower.htm

1963 - Roy Vernon (Everton) - http://toffeeweb.com/history/legends/Vernon.asp

1964 - Bobby Moore (West Ham United) - http://www.bobbymooreonline.co.uk/fact_file.html

1964 - Ron Yeats (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/ron-yeats

1965 - Ron Yeats (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/ron-yeats

1966 - Ron Yeats (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/ron-yeats

1967 - Denis Law (Manchester United) - http://www.sporting-greats.co.uk/football/sg242.html

1967 - Dave Mackay (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.sporting-greats.co.uk/football/sg242.html

1968 - Tony Book (Manchester City) - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1808433-6-greatest-manchester-city-captains/page/7

1969 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United)

     - http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/leeds-uniteds-100-greatest-players-1-billy-the-complete-midfielder-bremner/

1970 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United)

     - http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/leeds-uniteds-100-greatest-players-1-billy-the-complete-midfielder-bremner/

1970 - Brian Labone (Everton) - https://royalblueview.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/labone-footballer-gentleman-evertonian/

1971 - David Nish (Leicester City) - http://toffeeweb.com/season/14-15/comment/editorial/28154.html

1972 - Tony Book (Manchester City) - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1808433-6-greatest-manchester-city-captains/page/7

1973 - Martin Dobson (Burnley) - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Burnley-1973-Charity-Shield-Winners/dp/B001MEZX3M

1974 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1975 - Roy McFarland (Derby County) - http://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2014/09/old-match-photographs-part-25g.html

1976 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1977 - Martin Buchan (Manchester United) - http://forthosewatchinginblackandwhite.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-first-charity-shield.html

1977 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1978 - John McGovern (Nottingham Forest)

     - http://prints.paimages.co.uk/en/soccer-nottingham-forest-v-ipswich-fa-charity-shield/print/4524008.html

1979 - Phil Thompson (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/428

1980 - Phil Thompson (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/428

1981 - Dennis Mortimer (Aston Villa) - http://villamadhistory.blogspot.com/2013/10/fa-charity-shield-1981-aston-villa-2.html

1981 - Steve Perryman (Tottenham Hotspur)

     - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/captains-steve-perryman-of-tottenham-hotspur-and-dennis-news-photo/93587235

1982 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/1281

1983 - Bryan Robson (Manchester United) - http://mufclatest.com/history-robson-scores-a-brace-as-united-down-liverpool-1983-charity-shield/

1984 - Kevin Ratcliffe (Everton)

     - Groom, Andy (2014). 101 Interesting Facts on Everton: Learn About The Boys From Goodison Park. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781910295212.

1985 - Kevin Ratcliffe (Everton)

     - Groom, Andy (2014). 101 Interesting Facts on Everton: Learn About The Boys From Goodison Park. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781910295212.

1986 - Alan Hansen (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/1533

1986 - Kevin Ratcliffe (Everton)

     - Groom, Andy (2014). 101 Interesting Facts on Everton: Learn About The Boys From Goodison Park. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781910295212.

1987 - Kevin Ratcliffe (Everton)

     - Groom, Andy (2014). 101 Interesting Facts on Everton: Learn About The Boys From Goodison Park. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781910295212.

1988 - Ronnie Whelan (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/1640

1989 - Alan Hansen (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/2419

1990 - Steve Bruce (Manchester United)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/manchester-united-captain-steve-bruce-and-liverpool-captain-news-photo/118144284

1990 - Ronnie Whelan (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/SeasonArchive/Game/1742

1991 - Tony Adams (Arsenal)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/sport-football-wembley-london-england-fa-charity-shield-news-photo/79024413

1991 - Gary Mabbutt (Tottenham Hotspur)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/sport-football-wembley-london-england-fa-charity-shield-news-photo/79024413

1992 - Gary McAllister (Leeds United)

     - http://www.ozwhitelufc.net.au/leeds_captains/leeds_united_captains_match_details/Results_by_season/1992-93.php

1993 - Steve Bruce (Manchester United) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/57986580@N02/10958745044/in/set-72157631597798644

1994 - Steve Bruce (Manchester United)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/august-1994-fa-charity-shield-at-wembley-manchester-united-news-photo/78952058

1995 - Dave Watson (Everton) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwljsc1Puo0

1996 - Eric Cantona (Manchester United)

     - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/sport-football-fa-charity-shield-wembley-england-11th-news-photo/78970541

1997 - Roy Keane (Manchester United) - http://therepublikofmancunia.com/video-charity-shield-united-vs-chelsea-1997/

1998 - Tony Adams (Arsenal) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/176034.stm

1999 - Nigel Winterburn (Arsenal)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/football-1999-fa-charity-shield-wembley-1st-august-arsenal-news-photo/79030550

2000 - Dennis Wise (Chelsea) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RaYFNtQwTw

2001 - Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool)

     - http://talksport.com/magazine/big-picture/2011-05-03/sami-hyypi%C3%A4-retires-his-career-liverpool-leverkusen-and-finland-pictures

2002 - Patrick Vieira (Arsenal) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/2187002.stm

2003 - Roy Keane (Manchester United)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/manchester-united-captain-roy-keane-lifts-the-community-news-photo/2396055

2004 - Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal) - Palmer, Myles (2011). The Professor: Arsène Wenger. Random House. ISBN 9780753546611.

2005 - John Terry (Chelsea)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/john-terry-captain-of-chelsea-celebrates-with-the-trophy-news-photo/53336918

2006 - Jamie Carragher (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/jamie-carragher

2007 - Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6931430.stm

2008 - Gary Neville (Manchester United) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7549022.stm

2009 - John Terry (Chelsea)

     - http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/chelsea-manager-carlo-ancelotti-and-his-captain-john-terry-news-photo/89716645

2010 - Nemanja Vidić (Manchester United) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRecQYI9_kM

2011 - Nemanja Vidić (Manchester United)

     - http://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2011/aug/07/community-shield-manchester-city-united-pictures

2012 - Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)

     - https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/12082012/58/manchester-city-captain-vincent-kompany-lifts-fa-community-shield-0.html

2013 - Nemanja Vidić (Manchester United)

     - http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Features/2013/Aug/video-manchester-united-lift-community-shield.aspx

2014 - Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) - http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/12/arsenal-manchester-city-guardian-weekly-sports-diary

2015 - Per Mertesacker (Arsenal)

     - http://www.thefa.com/news/competitions/fa-community-shield/2015/aug/chelsea-v-arsenal-fa-community-shield-match-report

Full Members Cup match list - http://www.fchd.info/cups/fullmemberscupsummary.htm

Full Members Cup winning captains verified as follows:

1986 - Colin Pates (Chelsea)

     - http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football/chelsea-fc/colin-pates-5682/biography-of-his-football-career-at-chelsea_a12057/

1987 - Glenn Keeley (Blackburn Rovers)

     - http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/blackburn-rovers-captain-glenn-keeley-holds-the-full-news-photo/84757054

1988 - Martin Hicks (Reading) - http://www.royalsrecord.co.uk/cups/fmc.html

1989 - Stuart Pearce (Nottingham Forest)

     - https://danielbriggsfootballjournalist.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/non-league-to-football-league-stuart-pearce/

1990 - Peter Nicholas (Chelsea) - http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=524337

1991 - Geoff Thomas (Crystal Palace) - http://theeaglesbeak.com/2013/06/the-day-we-won-the-cup/

1992 - Stuart Pearce (Nottingham Forest)

     - https://danielbriggsfootballjournalist.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/non-league-to-football-league-stuart-pearce/

European Cup/Champions League match list - http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ecomp.html

European Cup/Champions League winning captains verified as follows:

1968 - Bobby Charlton (Manchester United) - http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/29/newsid_4464000/4464446.stm

1979 - John McGovern (Nottingham Forest) - http://www.nottinghamforest.cz/john_mcgovern_english.htm

1980 - John McGovern (Nottingham Forest) - http://www.nottinghamforest.cz/john_mcgovern_english.htm

1981 - Phil Thompson (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/428

1982 - Dennis Mortimer (Aston Villa) - http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-european-cup-winning-185837

1984 - Graeme Souness (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/415

1999 - Peter Schmeichel (Manchester United) - http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1468092.html

2005 - Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) - http://www.talkfootball.co.uk/guides/football_legends_steven_gerrard.html

2008 - Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)

     - http://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/dec/30/manchester-united-chelsea-champions-league-moscow

2012 - Frank Lampard (Chelsea) - http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/frank-lampard-revels-in-the-best-841746

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League match list - http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ec3stats.html

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup winning captains verified as follows:

1968 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United)

     - http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/leeds-uniteds-100-greatest-players-1-billy-the-complete-midfielder-bremner/

1969 - Bobby Moncur (Newcastle United) - http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Club/History/Legends/0,,10278~2375555,00.html

1970 - Frank McLintock (Arsenal) - http://scottishfootballhalloffame.co.uk/frank-mclintock-1939/

1971 - Billy Bremner (Leeds United)

     - http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/leeds-uniteds-100-greatest-players-1-billy-the-complete-midfielder-bremner/

1972 - Alan Mullery (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/newsletter-exclusive/captains-dinner-alan-mullery/

1973 - Tommy Smith (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/413

1976 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1981 - Mick Mills (Ipswich Town) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-13455199

1984 - Graham Roberts (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/03/08/memories-of-the-1984-uefa-cup-final/

2001 - Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/kop-10-cup-lifting-captains

2013 - Frank Lampard (Chelsea) - http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=31609/profile/

UEFA Super Cup match list - http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/sup.html

UEFA Super Cup winning captains verified as follows:

1977 - Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool) - http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/324

1979 - John McGovern (Nottingham Forest) - http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/underwoodvillafc/news/an-audience-with-john-mcgovern-1120527.html

1982 - Ken McNaught (Aston Villa) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOPQ0Ru-Yv4

1991 - Steve Bruce (Manchester United) - http://www.manutd.com/en/Sir-Alex-25-Years/Trophies/Trophy-Articles/Video-Super-Cup-1991.aspx

1998 - Dennis Wise (Chelsea) - http://www.footballfancast.com/football-blogs/chelsea-greatest-british-xi-of-our-time/4

2001 - Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool) - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/kop-10-cup-lifting-captains

2005 - Jamie Carragher (Liverpool) - http://www.lfcpicturestore.tv/en/26082005-lfc-v-cska-moscow-super-cup/print/4524694.html

Cup Winners' Cup match list - http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/

Cup Winners' Cup winning captains verified as follows:

1963 - Danny Blanchflower (Tottenham Hotspur) - http://archive.mehstg.com/fact_blanchflower.htm

1965 - Bobby Moore (West Ham United) - http://www.bobbymooreonline.co.uk/fact_file.html

1970 - Tony Book (Manchester City) - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1808433-6-greatest-manchester-city-captains/page/7

1971 - Ron Harris (Chelsea) - http://www.espnfc.com/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/2144920/ron-harris----chelsea-football-club-legend

1985 - Kevin Ratcliffe (Everton)

     - Groom, Andy (2014). 101 Interesting Facts on Everton: Learn About The Boys From Goodison Park. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 9781910295212.

1991 - Bryan Robson (Manchester United)

     - http://www.manutd.com/en/news-and-features/features/2013/oct/bryan-robson-ecwc-final-against-barcelona-in-1991.aspx

1994 - Tony Adams (Arsenal) - http://www.espnfc.com/story/669140/premier-league-heroes-tony-adams

1998 - Dennis Wise (Chelsea) - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-510889/Dennis-Wise-Factfile.html

Intercontinental Cup match list - http://www.rsssf.com/tablest/toyota.html

Intercontinental Cup winning captains verified as follows:

1999 - Roy Keane (Manchester United)

     - http://www.manutd.com/en/Sir-Alex-25-Years/Trophies/Trophy-Articles/Video-Intercontinental-Cup-1999.aspx

Club World Cup match list - http://www.rsssf.com/tablesf/fifawcc.html

Club World Cup winning captains verified as follows:

2008 - Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United) - http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/news/y=2008/m=12/news=ferdinand-the-stuff-dreams-985298.html

RELIGION

Bible: Which Came First?

General reference

     - The Holy Bible, King James Version, Cambridge Edition (1769). King James Bible Online (2015). http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/.

Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed (~2667 B.C. - 2666 B.C.)

     - Garcia, Lisa (2010). The Tree of Life: From the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem. Tate Publishing. ISBN 9781615665976.

Moses crosses the Red Sea (1446 B.C.) - http://biblehub.com/timeline/exodus/1.htm

Jesus meets Zacchaeus the tax collector (30 A.D.) - http://www.studyjesus.com/Life_of_Christ/75_Zacchaeus.htm

Jesus walks on water (29 A.D.) - http://www.thebiblejourney.org/new-testament-timelines/1-from-the-birth-of-jesus-to-his-death-resurrection/

Nebuchadezzar's prophetic dreams (604 B.C.) - http://biblehub.com/timeline/daniel/1.htm

Daniel is thrown into a den of lions (538 B.C.)

     - Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. The One Year Chronological Bible KJV. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN 9781414372068.

David becomes king of Israel (1008 B.C.) - http://www.crystalinks.com/kingsofisrael.html

Solomon becomes king of Israel (970 B.C.) - http://www.crystalinks.com/kingsofisrael.html

Tower of Babel built (2242 B.C.) - https://answersingenesis.org/tower-of-babel/was-the-dispersion-at-babel-a-real-event/

Noah's flood (2348 B.C.) - https://answersingenesis.org/bible-timeline/timeline-for-the-flood/

God creates land and vegitation (day three of creation) - Genesis 1:9-13 KJV.

God creates stars, sun and moon (day four of creation) - Genesis 1:14-19 KJV.

Jacob marries Rachel (after Leah) - Genesis 29:23 KVJ.

Jacob marries Leah (before Rachel) - Genesis 29:30 KJV.

Moses's plague of locusts (eighth plague) - http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/epidemics/tp/10PlaguesEgypt.htm

Moses's plague of flies (fourth plague) - http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/epidemics/tp/10PlaguesEgypt.htm

Peter heals a lame beggar (before Stephen is stoned to death chronologically in Acts in the Bible) - Acts 3:1-10 KJV.

Stephen stoned to death (after Peter heals a lame begger chronologically in Acts in the Bible) - Acts 7:54-8:2 KJV.

An angel helps Peter escape from prison (44 A.D.) - http://www.churchathome.org/day-jesus-died/pdf/Chronology%20V.pdf

An earthquake frees Paul from prison (49 A.D.) - http://www.churchathome.org/day-jesus-died/pdf/Chronology%20V.pdf

Andrew becomes follower of Jesus (before Philip chronologically in John in the Bible) - John 1:35-40 KJV.

Philip becomes follower of Jesus (after Andrew chronologically in John in the Bible) - John 1:44 KJV.

Magi visit Jesus (after shepherds chronologically in Matthew in the Bible)

     - http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/the-fourfold-gospel/by-sections/eastern-wise-men-or-magi-visit-jesus-the-new-born-king.html

Shepherds visit Jesus (before Magi chronologically in Matthew in the Bible)

     - http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/the-fourfold-gospel/by-sections/eastern-wise-men-or-magi-visit-jesus-the-new-born-king.html

Jesus feeds 5000 with five loaves and two fish (after Jesus changes water to wine chronologically in John in the Bible) - John 6:5-15 KJV.

Jesus changes water to wine (before Jesus feeds 5000 with five loaves and two fish chronologically in John in the Bible) - John 2:1-11 KJV.

John the Baptist dies (28 A.D.) - http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/john-the-baptist-beheaded-11629551.html

Jesus crucified (33 A.D.) - http://news.discovery.com/history/religion/jesus-crucifixion-120524.htm

Jesus heals paralysed man (before Jesus heals epileptic boy chronologically in Mark in the Bible) - Mark 2:1-12 KJV.

Jesus heals epileptic boy (after Jesus heals paralysed man chronologically in Mark in the Bible) - Mark 9:14-29 KJV.

Esther saves the Jewish people from Haman (~485 B.C. - 464 B.C.) - http://www.grantcountycc.org/Articles/ESTHER.pdf

Jonah swallowed by whale (~786 B.C. - 746 B.C.) - http://biblescripture.net/Jonah.html

Samson defeats the Philistines (~1118 B.C. - 1978 B.C.)

     - http://www.bible.ca/archeology/bible-archeology-maps-conquest-timeline-chronology-judges-samson-philistines-1118-1078bc.htm

David fights Goliath (1020 B.C.) - http://totallyhistory.com/king-david/

Babylon falls (539 B.C.) - http://www.worldology.com/Iraq/persian_empire.htm

Jericho falls (~1600 B.C. - 1200 B.C.)

     - http://www.oxfordbiblechurch.co.uk/index.php/books/joshua-s-jericho/641-chapter-6-bible-chronology-and-jericho

Joseph sold to Egypt by his brothers (~1950 B.C. - 1930 B.C.) - http://www.teachinghearts.org/dre00timeline.html

Baby Moses found in the Nile (~1391 B.C. - 1271 B.C.) - http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/moses.html

Jesus tempted in the wilderness (after Jesus is baptised chronologically in Matthew in the Bible) - Matthew 4:1-11 KJV.

Jesus baptised (before Jesus is tempted in the wilderness chronologically in Matthew in the Bible) - Matthew 3:13-17 KJV.

ENTERTAINMENT

Born in London Boroughs

Bobby Moore (Barking, Barking and Dagenham) - http://spartacus-educational.com/WHmooreB2.htm

Nick Frost (Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham) - http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Frost,_Nick/

George Michael (East Finchley, Barnet) - http://lifeinlondon-londonlife.blogspot.com/2010/02/history-of-east-finchley.html

Emma Bunton (Finchley, Barnet) - http://www.hertfordshirelife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/emma_bunton_spice_up_the_ice_1_1637004

Kate Bush (Welling, Bexley) - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/propertynews/11182736/Kate-Bushs-London-house-is-for-sale.html

Quentin Blake (Sidcup, Bexley) - http://www.quentinblake.com/index.php/meet-qb/interview

Twiggy (Neasden, Brent) - http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/twiggy.html

Keith Moon (Wembley, Brent) - Fletcher, Tony (2010). Dear Boy: The Life of Keith Moon. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857122223.

H.G. Wells (Bromley, Bromley) - http://www.bromley.gov.uk/directory_record/280274/03_hg_wells_birthplace_primark

Fatboy Slim (Bromley, Bromley) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1041563/

Stephen Fry (Hampstead, Camden) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000410/bio

A.A. Milne (Hampstead, Camden) - http://www.infobritain.co.uk/A_A_Milne_Biography_And_Visits.htm

Samuel Pepys (Salisbury Court [just off Fleet Street], City of London) - http://www.pepys.info/pepbiog.html

John Donne (Bread Street, City of London) - http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/donne/donnebio.htm

Kirsty MacColl (Croydon, Croydon) - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1378810/Kirsty-MacColl.html

Kate Moss (Croydon, Croydon) - http://www.vogue.co.uk/spy/biographies/kate-moss-biography

John McVie (Ealing, Ealing) - http://www.fleetwoodmac.net/penguin/john.htm

Fern Britton (Ealing, Ealing) - http://www.fern-britton.com/about-fern/

Amy Winehouse (Southgate, Enfield) - http://www.biography.com/people/amy-winehouse-244469

Bruce Forsyth (Edmonton, Enfield) - http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/bruce-forsyth.html

Vanessa Redgrave (Greenwich, Greenwich) - http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/people/honorary-graduates/honorary-graduates-2011/vanessa-redgrave

King Henry VIII (Greenwich, Grennwich)

     - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200064/local_history_and_heritage/1056/royal_residences_of_greenwich/2

Alan Sugar (Hackney, Hackney) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0837377/

Idris Elba (Hackney, Hackney) - http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/03/idris-elba-i-felt-i-didnt-have-the-attributes-to-play-nelson-mandela-4247429/

Daniel Radcliffe (Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham) -http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0705356/

Helen Mirren (Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham) - http://www.contactmusic.com/article/helen-mirren-bafta-fellowship_4068742

Adele (Tottenham, Haringey) - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2106555/Adele-From-dingy-flat-7m-mansion-music-megastar.html

Dave Clark [musician] (Tottenham, Haringey) - http://www.cmt.com/artists/dave-clark-00/biography/

Elton John (Pinner, Harrow) - http://www.onthisveryspot.com/spot/Elton_John_Birthplace

Roger Bannister (Harrow, Harrow) - http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/ban0bio-1

Imogen Heap (Havering-atte-Bower, Havering) - http://www.havering.gov.uk/Documents/Events/Discover-Havering-2014.pdf

Richard Madeley (Romford, Havering) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0534779/

Andy Serkis (Ruislip, Hillingdon) - http://www.biography.com/people/andy-serkis-21117865

Jane Seymour [actress] (Hayes, HIllingdon) - http://www.biography.com/people/jane-seymour-9542468

Phil Collins (Hounslow, Hounslow) - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/phil-collins-the-king-lear-of-pop-music-9553182.html

Jimmy Page (Heston, Hounslow) - http://www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/PageJimmy.html

Leona Lewis (Islington, Islington) - http://www.theresident.co.uk/london-culture-events/celeb-interviews/leona-lewis-islington-beginnings/

Emily Watson (Islington, Islington) - http://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/islington_born_actress_emily_watson_gets_obe_1_3902350

Andrew Lloyd Webber (South Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0515908/bio

Beatrix Potter (South Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea) - http://www.bpotter.com/Chronology.aspx

Eadweaerd Muybridge (Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames)

     - http://www.eadweardmuybridge.co.uk/muybridge_image_and_context/introducing_muybridge/

Jonny Lee Miller (Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001538/

Roger Moore (Stockwell, Lambeth) - http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/style/homes_and_gardens/time_place/article1222969.ece

David Bowie (Brixton, Lambeth) - http://www.brixtonblog.com/david-bowie-brixton-mural-officially-unveiled/13502

Gary Oldman (New Cross, Lewisham) - http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/gary-oldmans-extraordinary-odyssey-1837550

Jude Law (Lewisham, Lewisham) - http://www.biography.com/people/jude-law-9375342

Young MC (South Wimbledon, Merton) - http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2011/07/warning-young-mc-is-secretly-british/

Robert Graves (Wimbledon, Merton) - http://www.warpoets.org/poets/robert-graves-1895-1985/

Chiwetel Eijiofor (Forest Gate, Newham)

     - http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/chiwetel-ejiofor-i-find-racial-concepts-fascinating-8468418.html

Vera Lynn (East Ham, Newham) - http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/121730/Some-Sunny-Day-My-Autobiography-Dame-Vera-Lynn

Maggie Smith (Ilford, Redbridge) - http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2004/nov/20/theatre

Nigel Benn (Ilford, Redbridge) - http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Nigel_Benn

Noël Coward (Teddington, Richmond upon Thames) - http://twickenham-museum.org.uk/detail.asp?ContentID=97

Brian May (Hampton, Richmond upon Thames) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006190/bio

Enid Blyton (East Dulwich, Southwark) - http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/a-biography-of-enid-blyton.php

Michael Caine (Rotherhithe, Southwark) - http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/michael-caine.html

David Weir [Paralympic athlete] (Wallington, Sutton) - http://www.carshalton.ac.uk/news/david_weir_mbe/

Jeff Beck (Wallington, Sutton) - Power, Martin (2014). Hot Wired Guitar: The Life of Jeff Beck. Music Sales Limited. ISBN 9781783233861.

Dizzee Rascal (Bow, Tower Hamlets) - http://www.islandrecords.co.uk/island-artists/dizzee-rascal/

W.W. Jacobs (Wapping, Tower Hamlets) - http://americanliterature.com/author/w-w-jacobs/bio-books-stories

David Beckham (Leytonstone, Waltham Forest) - http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/david-beckham.html

Alfred Hitchcock (Leytonstone, Waltham Forest) - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000033/

Jo Brand (Wandsworth, Wandsworth) - http://www.anglestheatre.co.uk/newsite/2014_15%20other%20pages/patronjo2.html

Clement Attlee (Putney, Wandsworth) - http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/clement_attlee.htm

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (Paddington, Westminster)

     - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/9344550/Prince-William-in-pictures.html

Alan Turing (Maida Vale, Westminster)

     - http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/tributes_paid_to_maida_vale_s_alan_turing_on_anniversary_of_his_death_1_3640622

GEOGRAPHY

Rivers of London

All London Rivers sourced from http://www.londonslostrivers.com/ except:

River Thames - http://www.visitthames.co.uk/

River Lea/Lee - http://www.leavalleywalk.org.uk/

Non-London rivers:

River Irwell - http://www.irwellriverstrust.com/

River Tame - http://www.bbcwildlife.org.uk/Tame

River Bollin - http://www.wildtrout.org/av/river-bollin-cheshire

River Medlock

     - http://www.newmanchesterwalks.com/walks-tours/canals-and-waterways/mapping-the-medlock-the-river-that-manchester-forgot/

River Rea - http://www.geograph.org.uk/article/The-River-Rea-and-Tributaries-From-Source-to-River-Tame

River Cole - http://www.therrc.co.uk/projects/cole_brochure.pdf

River Tyne - http://www.visitnewcastle.com/newcastle-river-tyne.php

River Mersey - http://www.information-britain.co.uk/naturaldetail.php?id=17

Shimna River - http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/protected_areas_home/new_assi_landing_page/county_down-2/shimna_river_assi.htm

River Tawe - http://www.explore-gower.co.uk/explore/swansea/river-tawe

River Lagan - http://www.laganvalleylearning.co.uk/archive/River_lagan/teachers/The%20River%20Lagan.pdf

River Liffey - http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2014/0417/609466-tracing-the-river-liffey-to-its-source/

River Tolka - http://www.fishinginireland.info/trout/east/dublin/tolka.htm

River Shannon - http://www.shannon-river.com/

River Suir - http://www.fishinginireland.info/trout/south/suir.htm

HOLIDAY

Presidents Day

All facts about Presidents Day gathered from http://www.ghi-dc.org/files/publications/inhouse/ipm/082.pdf except:

Presidents Day was established as a full holiday for all federal employees in 1885 - http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/washington/

The Purple Heart, a military award featuring an image of Washington, was revived on Presidents Day in 1932      - http://www.thepurpleheart.com/history/

Presidents Day can occur on February 15 at the earliest and February 21 at the latest

     - http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/history-purpose/2013/feb/17/presidents-day-or-george-washingtons-birthday/

Alexandria, Virginia honors George Washington throughout the month of February

     - http://www.visitalexandriava.com/calendar-of-events/alexandria-george-washington-birthday/

Lincoln may also be honored on Presidents Day in some states

     - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/02/16/why-presidents-day-is-slightly-strange/

Lincoln's birthday is celebrated as a state public holiday in Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri and New York - http://publicholidays.us/

Thomas Jefferson is also honored on Presidents Day in Alabama

     - http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/history/who-does-presidents-day-really.html

Daisy Gatson Bates is also honored on Presidents Day in Arkansas - http://www.thv11.com/story/news/local/2014/02/21/1784212/

In New Mexico, Presidents Day is celebrated the day after Thanksgiving - http://www.nmsto.gov/official_state_holidays

English Football Top Flight Top Goalscorers by Season

List of top goalscorers by season verified from http://www.myfootballfacts.com/Top_Flight_Highest_Goalscorers.html

World Cup Winning Squads

List of world cup winning squads verified from http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/archive/worldcup/

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