English Football Scarves
We have a massive thing for football scarves, but know absolutely nothing about football. So we called Tom, a Yorkshire-based collector and connisseur who has been obsessed with the beautiful game since he was a boy.
’I always buy a scarf at the ground I go to as a souvenir. It’s my preference over the match day programme.
I started to get rather obsessed with football scarves… to the point I started to review them, advise about them, and then eventually sell them.’
Vintage football scarves felt like a great present to bring back from Blighty, so we asked Tom to hook us up with a fine selection from the English teams.
Tom likes to travel, though admits he looks for football fixtures at his destination before he looks for restaurants.
While he thinks of himself as a football anorak… his wife refers to him as a football nerd.
Everton FC: In their 138 years of existence, they have spent only four years outside the top flight of English football. Supporters of the club are known as Evertonians or "Toffees". Goodison Park, the home of Everton, was the first ever purpose-built football stadium in England.
Mancester City was formed in 1880, under the name of St.Mark's, after an initiative by Arthur Connell (the rector of St Mark's Church) and his daughter, Anna Connell. Their supporters are also well known for their gallows humour fuelled by the many years of failure and unpredictability.
Founded in 1905 to fill the newly built Stamford Bridge, the club chose the name Chelsea FC over Kensington FC. After decades of inconsistency, stability emerged in the 1990s. Success accelerated following Roman Abramovich’s 2003 takeover, leading to five league titles, Champions League wins in 2012 and 2021, and world champion status in 2025. The Chelsea Pensioners remain honoured guests at all home matches.
Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath by railway workers, the club became Manchester United FC in 1902. Arguably England’s most iconic team, with a fan base spanning the globe, they’ve lifted 13 Premier League titles and produced legends like Charlton, Best, and Law - the holy trinity of United magic. Rising in the 50s, they endured the heartbreak of the Munich air disaster, bounced back to become the first English side to win the European Cup in 1968, with further triumphs under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Formed in 2004 after Wimbledon FC’s relocation to Milton Keynes, the MK Dons quickly made their mark by winning League Two and the Football League Trophy in 2008. Known for strong youth development — producing England star Dele Alli — they’ve built their own identity in the English football league.
I like them old and I like them new. I hope you enjoy a scarf as much as I do. -Tom
Fulham FC, known as "The Cottagers" is a historic West London club that balances a deep, traditional heritage with a modern, ambitious Premier League presence. As London's oldest professional football club (founded in 1879), they are deeply rooted in their iconic, riverside home, Craven Cottage.
Born in 1882 when a local rugby team decided to try their feet instead of their hands, Burnley FC swapped codes and never looked back. Turf Moor became home a year later, and by 1888 they were founding members of the English Football League. They became league champions in 1921 and 1960, and lifted the FA Cup in 1914 — beating Liverpool for good measure.
Founded in 1882 by North London schoolboys, Tottenham HotSpurs lifted their first FA Cup in 1901 and became the first team to achieve the league & FA Cup “double” in 1961. Club legends include Greaves, Gascoigne, Bale, and Kane, while global fans cheered Heung-Min Son, a club favourite from 2015–2025.
Founded in 1887, Blackpool FC aka “The Seasiders” — is famous for its tangerine kits and historic home, Bloomfield Road. Their peak came with the 1953 FA Cup win in the legendary “Matthews Final,” where Sir Stanley Matthews — later the first Ballon d’Or winner — secured immortality. Promoted to the Premier League in 2010, their thrilling run lasted one season.
Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of England’s most successful and globally iconic football clubs. Renowned for their passionate "Kop" supporters and the anthem "You’ll Never Walk Alone", the "Reds" have won 20 league titles, six European Cups, and numerous domestic honors.