Quote Originally Posted by tommopie8 View Post
Played by blokes who'd not be able to keep up with the pace of today's game. Have a look at some top flight football from the time - the standard and game speed is negligible compared to today's.
Hence my comment:

'I know football is different today, but resting wasn't thought of in their day.'

I agree about the standard and game speed, but physically (as in tackles, contact) it was far, far harder.