Many English football clubs have undergone name changes throughout their history for various reasons, including mergers, shifts in location, and a desire to better reflect local identity. Arsenal, originally founded as Dial Square FC in 1886, became The Arsenal in 1914 after relocating to north London. Birmingham City was established as Small Heath Alliance and took on its current name during WWII. Bolton Wanderers began as Christ Church FC before settling on their final name, and AFC Bournemouth started as Boscombe FC before adopting their current identity after many years.
Arsenal, founded in 1886, changed names several times, officially becoming The Arsenal in 1914 after relocating to north London from Woolwich.
Birmingham City began as Small Heath Alliance in 1875, later transforming their identity to Birmingham City during WWII, while achieving European success.
Bolton Wanderers, established in 1874 as Christ Church FC, evolved to their current name to reflect their transient beginnings in local football.
AFC Bournemouth originated as Boscombe FC in 1899, eventually adopting their current identity after decades as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic.
Collection
[
|
...
]