Has been in the top flight for the most consecutive years without relegation??
I know the answer by the way, just a quiz for you. I will laugh at some replies no doubt..... check here for my criticism and feed back
2006-08-22 20:44:40 · 17 answers · asked by Morph 2 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
wat_se, completely, completely wrong .....
2006-08-22 21:30:04 · update #1
It is Arsenal of course, well done those that got it right. Everton have played more seasons in the top flight than any other, but with a few brief stints of relegation on the way. arsenal have played in the top English division since 1919 without relegation
2006-08-22 22:50:51 · update #2
Arsenal. They were promoted from the old Second Division in 1919 and have never been away since. But, predictably, seeing as they hold the record for current top-flight longevity, the nature of their promotion that year is controversial, to say the least.
In 1919, the First Division was extended from 20 to 22 clubs. During previous expansions, the relegated clubs from the previous season were re-elected, while the top Second Division sides were promoted as usual.
So Derby and Preston, the two top Second Division sides in 1915 - there had been a break for the War - did indeed move on up. And Chelsea, who had finished 19th that season, were, as expected, re-elected.
But the reason for Chelsea's escape were somewhat arbitrary. In 1915, Manchester United had, to avoid relegation, fixed their last game (against Liverpool of all people). They won 2-0 and sent Chelsea into the relegation places instead, but Liverpool chairman John McKenna must have felt some guilt, because at the League's AGM in 1919 he gave a speech insisting on the continued presence in the top flight of the Stamford Bridge club.
For some reason however, he also suggested that lowly Arsenal, who had finished fifth in the Second, should be rewarded for their long service to the League. They should replace the team which came 20th in 1915, he argued.
And so it came to pass. The unfairly relegated club? Why, Tottenham Hotspur.
2006-08-22 20:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by Perkins 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the answer Arsenal, Timmay? I think Everton may have played more seasons in the top flight than any other, but Arsenal (with a few brief stints of relegation along the way) have played in the top English division since 1919 without relegation.
Do let me know if I'm right, won't you?
2006-08-23 06:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Arsenal Since 1919, followed by Everton 1954, Liverpool 1962, Man United 1975.
2006-08-23 06:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arsenal
2006-08-23 08:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by Arron never walk's alone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arsenal!
2006-08-23 03:45:49 · answer #5 · answered by Les-Paul 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Arsenal........Everton have spent the longest time, but had a short break from the top league
2006-08-23 04:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by scousey1505 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Arsenal of course!!
2006-08-23 03:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by Bex2k6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Football is modern day tribalism. A large proportion of the population were whipped into a frenzy by the World Cup and I really can't see why.
Being from Newcastle, where football is the main religion, I make a conscious effort to avoid it.
But, hey, enjoy, if that's what you like.
2006-08-23 03:53:01 · answer #8 · answered by Toubled 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Everton?
2006-08-23 03:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by poli_b2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Has to be Arsenal
2006-08-23 04:57:58 · answer #10 · answered by L 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋