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Dereham Town FC
Next on our coverage of East Anglian teams is , aka, The Magpies. What we discover is a Town with a fascinating history of bodysnatching...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Derby County FC
Let's visit the Rams and #GetTheBadgeIn . Let's start with the obvious. The Ram. There is a superb story about the ram that directly ties...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Dagenham and Redbridge FC
The Daggers (@Dag_RedFC) sliced up AFC Wimbledon in the #EmiratesFACup and now they've drawn @MillwallFC in the next round, which I think...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Crystal Palace FC
This year's FA Cup winners (yes, you read that right...) So let's #GetTheBadgeIn! First, why the Eagle? Why Crystal Palace? Why do they...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Concord Rangers FC
In 1967, Albert Lant and his mates formed a team and began playing friendly matches near Canvey Island's Concord Beach in Essex. Later...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Colchester United FC
Second in a new series looking at the History of Sports Badges and what they can teach us! – this time, Ipswich’s cousins down the A12,...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Chelsea FC
@ChelseaFC , flying high in the Premier League this season, are next to grace the pitch at Portman Road. So, let's do them the honour and...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Chelmsford City FC
In the heart of Essex sits its county town of Chelmsford (@OfficialClarets). Despite its size, economic strength, outstanding schools,...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Bury Town FC
They did it! Promoted from the Isthmian League North Division! They’re managed by Cole Skuse, long time Ipswich Town midfielder (and yes,...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Bromley FC
For our next #GetTheBadgeIn, we turn to another third-round FA Cup participant, @bromleyfc. On the 11th of January, this League Two team...
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Bristol Rovers FC
The Black Arabs, The Poachers, The Pirates, The Gas… @IpswichTown #FACUP opponents are @Official_BRFC They have an iconic badge and a...
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Brighton and Hove Albion
The Seagulls are playing the Tractor Boys this evening. The last time the two met, back in September, they played out a goalless draw,...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Braintree Town FC
Braintree Town FC Next up in the History of Sports Badges and what they can teach us – is Essex National League team, Braintree Town FC ....
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Boston United FC
Time to take a look, then, at the Pilgrims—not the Wayne Rooney’d hair plug Pilgrims, but the OG Pilgrims: Boston United @bostonunited....
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Boreham Wood FC
With all the excitement of the FA Cup at the weekend, it jogged memories of @BOREHAM_WOODFC's incredible cup run in 2020/21, which saw...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Barnet FC
Next up on #GetTheBadgeIn is... @BarnetFC! I've started following them quite closely on National League TV. They also have an amazing...
Jun 10, 20253 min read


Altrincham FC
Let’s take a closer look now at @altrinchamfc, known as the biggest "giant killers" in football history, have outfought and outclassed...
Jun 10, 20253 min read


AFC Bournemouth
Let’s #GetTheBadgeIn for Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth). It’s a story of smugglers, sand, and a Sudbury lad. At first glance,...
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Accrington Stanley F.C.
“Accrington Stanley (@ASFCofficial), who are they?” If you’ve ever heard this question from the legendary 1980s Milk Marketing Board...
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Oldham's Glorious First of June
What do Ipswich, Oldham and Swindon all have in common? All were original members of the Premier League. Of the three, the team to have...
Jun 1, 20253 min read
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