Around 1915, Gasworks engineer Robert English (president of the Canterbury
Football Association 1911-1928) acquired the land in Cranford Street for the Canterbury Football Association.
During the 1920's, English Park was also used for cycle racing and motorcycle speedway meetings.
The Park was purchased in 1943 by the Christchurch City Council in for £3000.
In 2010, the park was re-named ASB Football Park after it's sponsor. It is now the headquarters for Mainland Football and home to the Canterbury United team, which competes in the ASB Premiership.
Robert English's legacy is still honoured through the English Cup - contested by Canterbury clubs since 1913.
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