By Ewan Murray As per the history books, football dates back thousands of years. Well, at least games that resemble football. However, when it comes to what’s considered football today, eyes need only be cast back to the middle of the 19th century. In 1863, the Football Association (FA) was formed, the governing body that still regulates English football to this day. Impressively, it’s the oldest football association in the world. While not many clubs from that period have survived – many turning into rugby union teams – some still stand. In fact, a handful actually predate the formation of th…