Oxford University Football Club is on the Island for matches against Laxey and the national side this weekend.
Formed in 1872, right at the dawn of the modern game, it's one of the prestigious university's oldest sporting clubs and competed in the FA Cup until 1880, winning it in 1874.
Isle of Man Student Festival of Sport Director Geoff Corlett told Edward Oldham how the visit has come about:
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