Andy Carter
@andykerrcarter.bsky.social
Historian of classical reception, nationalism & class in 19th c sport. PGR/ECR Rep British Society of Sports History. New book - Games, Greek & Pluck - published by Peter Lang. Bassist. Partick Thistle & Dulwich Hamlet fan.
Thank you very much for the kind review
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thank you very much for the kind review
The phonetic angle could strengthen the case that it was something to do with socking rather than association. A shortening of association would come out more like 'socia' or 'socher' wouldn't it? I suppose it's difficult to guess given how bizarre English spelling can be.
February 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The phonetic angle could strengthen the case that it was something to do with socking rather than association. A shortening of association would come out more like 'socia' or 'socher' wouldn't it? I suppose it's difficult to guess given how bizarre English spelling can be.
A fascinating article Andy and one which raises the question of whether soccer was ever short for 'Association' at all. Given the early spelling was socker did it simply come about because it was more of a kicking game than rugby? After all 'sock it' was slang for a hard kick.
February 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A fascinating article Andy and one which raises the question of whether soccer was ever short for 'Association' at all. Given the early spelling was socker did it simply come about because it was more of a kicking game than rugby? After all 'sock it' was slang for a hard kick.