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lked · 24-09-2006, 18:16

The humble beginnings of AC Milan originate
Herbert Kilpin - responsible for the look of the AC Milan shirt

Shepherd's Bush (London) was the birthplace of one Herbert Kilpin in 1870. The Kilpin family moved to Nottingham when Herbert was very young and so this is where he was educated.In Shepherds' Bush he was working as a butcher. Edward's plan (Herbert's father) was to see his offspring including Herbert, take over the running of the family business when the time would come to relinquish the reigns.
Herbert seemed destined to carry on the family trade he had other ideas.

The young Herbert was a keen sportsman and he had dreams too. He wanted to break out of the family tradition, be different and see a bit of the world. He knew that if he were involved in the running of the family business, he would have to be committed. Commitment meant less time for cricket and travel.He was adamant this would not happen so he studied hard at school and got his head down. This led to a good job with a textile firm working in Turin, Italy. He was earning more money than he would have done as a butcher and he was enjoying life.

After a while, Herbert's desire to travel saw him leave Turin for Milan. In Milan, he became friendly with other English people living in the area and together they participated in sports such as cricket and football. These sports had yet to really take off in the area and the English community wanted to show their Italian hosts how much enjoyment and benefit there was to be gained from regularly playing sports such as these. Herbert and two of his colleagues working at the textile company (Samuel Davies and David Allison) would regularly spend their free time either batting, catching or kicking some form of ball.

Through playing cricket, Herbert eventually came in to contact with a wealthy landowner named Alfred Edwards. Edwards was also a keen cricketer and organised lots of cricket matches on a section of his land. Herbert knew there was scope there for a growth in the interest of sports in the community and he also knew that Edwards had the money to make things happen.

Herbert, David and Samuel were at a bar name Fiaschetteria Toscana one evening after work talking and laughing about life in general as they often did. Then they spotted Edwards and two companions at another table and invited them over for drinks.Once they were all settled, Herbert asked Edwards if he would be interested in giving him and his friend's financial backing to set up a cricket club.Edwards thought this was a great idea and his two business colleagues agreed to chip in too. They discussed all the various issues that had to be considered and agreed to put their idea in to practice. At this bar on the 16th December 1899, they came up with the name: Milan Cricket and Football Club. Their aim would be to promote sports in the community by creating cricket and football sides the city could be proud of.

To be countinued . . .

24-09-2006, 18:16	#71
lked Registered User Join Date: 05 2006 Location: Prishtina/Kosova Fave Players: Paolo Maldini,Nesta,Kaka	The humble beginnings of AC Milan originate Herbert Kilpin - responsible for the look of the AC Milan shirt Shepherd's Bush (London) was the birthplace of one Herbert Kilpin in 1870. The Kilpin family moved to Nottingham when Herbert was very young and so this is where he was educated.In Shepherds' Bush he was working as a butcher. Edward's plan (Herbert's father) was to see his offspring including Herbert, take over the running of the family business when the time would come to relinquish the reigns. Herbert seemed destined to carry on the family trade he had other ideas. The young Herbert was a keen sportsman and he had dreams too. He wanted to break out of the family tradition, be different and see a bit of the world. He knew that if he were involved in the running of the family business, he would have to be committed. Commitment meant less time for cricket and travel.He was adamant this would not happen so he studied hard at school and got his head down. This led to a good job with a textile firm working in Turin, Italy. He was earning more money than he would have done as a butcher and he was enjoying life. After a while, Herbert's desire to travel saw him leave Turin for Milan. In Milan, he became friendly with other English people living in the area and together they participated in sports such as cricket and football. These sports had yet to really take off in the area and the English community wanted to show their Italian hosts how much enjoyment and benefit there was to be gained from regularly playing sports such as these. Herbert and two of his colleagues working at the textile company (Samuel Davies and David Allison) would regularly spend their free time either batting, catching or kicking some form of ball. Through playing cricket, Herbert eventually came in to contact with a wealthy landowner named Alfred Edwards. Edwards was also a keen cricketer and organised lots of cricket matches on a section of his land. Herbert knew there was scope there for a growth in the interest of sports in the community and he also knew that Edwards had the money to make things happen. Herbert, David and Samuel were at a bar name Fiaschetteria Toscana one evening after work talking and laughing about life in general as they often did. Then they spotted Edwards and two companions at another table and invited them over for drinks.Once they were all settled, Herbert asked Edwards if he would be interested in giving him and his friend's financial backing to set up a cricket club.Edwards thought this was a great idea and his two business colleagues agreed to chip in too. They discussed all the various issues that had to be considered and agreed to put their idea in to practice. At this bar on the 16th December 1899, they came up with the name: Milan Cricket and Football Club. Their aim would be to promote sports in the community by creating cricket and football sides the city could be proud of. To be countinued . . .