Notwithstanding the protests of many, professional football continued despite the onset of war. On 26th November 1914, every member of the top club in Scotland at the time signed up for the British Army. Which team did they play for?

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The First World War had a huge impact on British society.  Millions of men left their ordinary lives to fight for king and country.  But life changed too for those they left behind.  A shortage of manpower meant that women had to replace the absent men.  Many parts of British life were put on hold for the duration of the war and others were gone forever.


Notwithstanding the protests of many, professional football continued despite the onset of war. On 26th November 1914, every member of the top club in Scotland at the time signed up for the British Army. Which team did they play for?





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