1897–98 FA Cup
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The 1897–98 FA Cup was the 27th season of the world's oldest association football competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup. The cup was won by Nottingham Forest, who defeated Derby County 3
The Nottingham Forest following the final
Steve Bloomer
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Stephen Bloomer was an England international footballer and manager who played for Derby County – becoming their record goalscorer – and Middlesbrough. The anthem "Steve Bloomer's Watchin'" is played
1897–98 FA Cup
…scoring for Nottingham Forest after 19 minutes. Forest's lead was maintained for only twelve minutes before Derby County equalised, through a goal from Steve Bloomer. Capes hit his second just before half-time, and Forest preserved the lead until the 86th minute, when McPherson scored a third Forest goal, to hand…
Bloomer in England kit
Bloomer as a Derby player in 1892
The bust of Bloomer at Pride Park
Blue Plaque commemorating the life of Steve Bloomer in Derby, sited on the corner of Peartree Street and Portland Street.