On this day, the FA Cup was announced, and 20 years ago Martin Keown was sold

    Proposing the FA Cup 20 July 1871: FA secretary Charlie Alcock proposed a Challenge Cup competition for all member clubs.  It began on 11 November 1871, and the rules stated that clubs that lost a match were knocked out, but all others would go forward (including those who drew) to the next round.  …