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Wolverhampton's History
- Tom Parry grew up with Wolverhampton's glorious past always on his mind.
- Even when the club faced relegation and financial struggles, the historical significance remained.
Football Origins
- While China claims football's origins with Cuju, a form of keepie-uppie, ball games have existed since early times.
- Football has always been ingrained in English culture, evident in its frequent bans throughout history.
Shrovetide Football
- Shrovetide games involved entire villages competing, sometimes with unusual objects like bottles or kegs.
- These games highlighted the ancient concept of football as a form of war or invasion.