5 August 2007
VIDEO: The FA Community Shield - Chelsea 1-1 Man United

Watch Ryan Giggs and Florent Malouda score excellent goals before Edwin van der Sar saves three Chelsea penalties.


The FA Community Shield, known as "The FA Charity Shield" up until 2002, is one hundred years old this year.

Manchester United, who face Portsmouth in this year's Wembley showpiece, were the first Shield winners in 1908. It was the only time that the Shield has ever been replayed. United, the League Champions, beat Queens Park Rangers, the Southern League Champions, 4-0 at Stamford Bridge after a 1-1 draw at the same ground.

The replay, watched by an estimated 10,000 spectators, was played on 29 August and kicked-off at 4.00 pm on a Saturday.United's winning team included English, Scottish and Welsh internationals. Sandy Turnbull, whose hat-trick helped to bring the Shield to Manchester, also scored the goal a few months later that won The FA Cup.

Goalkeeper HARRY MOGER made 242 League appearances for United either side of a brief spell with, coincidentally, Queens Park Rangers.

Right-back GEORGE STACEY had a couple of seasons at Barnsley before scoring nine goals in 241 League appearances for United.

Left-back HERBERT BURGESS, only 5'4" tall, was capped four times for England. He made 49 appearances for United after joining from neighbours City.

Right-half DICK DUCKWORTH, born in Blackburn, had ten years at United and scored 11 goals in his 225 League appearances.

Centre-half CHARLIE ROBERTS, capped three times for England, made 271 appearances for United and was their skipper when they lifted The FA Cup in 1909.

Left-half ALEX BELL, capped once for Scotland, made 278 appearances in his ten years with United. He then had a brief spell at Blackburn Rovers.

Outside-right BILLY MEREDITH was a legendary Welsh international with 48 caps. He made more than 300 appearances for United and played in an FA Cup Semi-Final for Man City when he was 49.

Inside-right JIMMY BANNISTER scored 21 goals in 45 League games for Man City before linking up with United. He later played for Preston North End.

Centre-forward ALEXANDER "SANDY" TURNBULL was a prolific marksman for both Manchester clubs - 90 goals for United and 53 for City. He lost his life in World War 1.

Inside-left JACK PICKEN bagged 39 goals in 113 League appearances for United and also scored regularly for Bolton Wanderers, Burnley and Bristol City.

Outside-left GEORGE WALL won seven caps for England, making his debut against Wales in 1907. He scored 89 goals in 287 League games for United.