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The Sheffield Rules was a code of football devised and played in the English city of Sheffield between 1857 and 1877. They were devised by Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest for use by the newly founded Sheffield Football Club. The rules were subsequently adopted as the official rules of Sheffield Football Association upon its creation in 1867. They spread beyond the city boundaries to other clubs and associations in the north and midlands of England making them one of the most popular forms of football during the 1860's and 70's.

Six years after the creation of the Sheffield Rules the Football Association rules were created. These were influenced by the Sheffield game but ongoing disputes meant that the Sheffield rules continued to be used. During this time many of the elements of the rules were incorporated in to the association game. Regular games were played between Sheffield and London using both sets of rules. This led to an agreement on a single set of laws administered by the Football Association in 1877.

The rules had a major influence on how the modern game of football developed. Among other things they introduced the concept of free kicks for fouls, corners and throw-ins into the laws of the game. The abolition of the fair catch also led to their teams to be the first to head the ball. Games played under the rules are also accredited for the development of heading and the origins of the goalkeeper and forward positions. The first inter-club football match and competitive tournament were both played using Sheffield Rules. Read more...

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Started using Wikipedia: June 2004
Started editing Wikipedia: 11 August 2005
First Wiki dream: September 2005
First Barnstar: 3 October 2005
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Adelphi Hotel (Sheffield) • John Charles Clegg • William Clegg • Nathaniel Creswick • Culture of Sheffield • Defunct football clubs in Sheffield • Billy Mosforth • William Prest • RSPB Old Moor Wetland Centre • Sport in Sheffield • The Zulus

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Thanks for all your WikiContributions! --Fir

For your superb efforts in working towards making Sheffield a featured article, I, JeremyA, award you this *Featured Article Medal*.

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		In recognition of your hard work improving the quality of articles relating to Sheffield Wednesday F.C. — Awarded by Dan1980 07:59, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

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		Awarded in recognition of your continued contribution to articles related to the history of football in Sheffield. Dan1980 (talk \| stalk) 20:53, 26 January 2008 (UTC)