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A selection of Keith's photograph collection
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1873, 1872 or 1864?
Keith Harding's research
adds weight to Wrexham A.F.C.'s claim!
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The following remarkable enquiry was received from a Wrexham F.C researcher,
Dylan Jones
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Sir,
First of all may I congratulate you on an excellent site.
The reason for my contact is that I'm curious to learn of your source in respect of a statement in the page on your website entitled "A History of Football in Mid Wales", by Keith Harding.
The particular section is in reference to the 1879 Welsh Cup Final after dinner speeches, where the Wrexham President mentions his club was formed some 15 years previously, ie 1864.
You may or may not be aware there has been a recent media story regarding the actual formation of Wrexham FC initially whether it was 1872 or as per the badge 1873.
Recent research has in fact found that the club was founded in 1864, with documented evidence. The source mentioned above would be an additional confirmation.
The club has received all relevant details and an announcement will be made imminently.
I appreciate your assistance.
Regards
Dylan Jones | | |
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click here to access Keith's "A History of Football in Central Wales"
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Keith Harding was Newtown Football Club's Chairman, and researched the history of football in Central Wales.
His work appears on this website, by kind permission of his wife May and daughter Nicky.
Without their generous cooperation, the following piece from his work would not have been picked up by Dylan Jones |
"In the Welsh 'Soccer' scene, the earliest Clubs to emerge were exclusively in the North of Wales where the gentlemen farmers and University graduates had the leisure time to take up the sport. The Wrexham Club have the reputation of being the first organised Club to emerge in the Principality in 1873. There is however considerable evidence that the Druids, who played at Plas Madoc Park, Ruabon, were formed earlier. Yet in two articles in the local newspapers, mention is made of the formation dates of both clubs - the 'Druids' being formed some four years ago in a speech after a game in 1877 and in an after dinner speech in 1879 after 'The White Stars' Welsh Cup victory, mention was made by the President of Wrexham F.C. that the Wrexham Club had been in existence for 15 years." |
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Mr Evan Morris, President of Wrexham Football Club, in the above address in Newtown, following Wrexham's defeat to Newtown White Stars in the 1878/79 Welsh Cup Final, states that Wrexham had existed for 15 years - ie since 1864. |
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This information was passed on to Peter Jones, Chairman of the Wrexham Supporters Trust, and he sent this reply. KD |
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Hi Ken,
First of all thank you for copies of the cuttings from the Montgomeryshire Express, as the information gives even more clarity to the formation of Wrexham Football Club to what we have already uncovered the past two months.
I'm very aware of the excellent Penmon web site and the collection of the late Keith Harding from his days as Chairman of Newtown FC.
I will of course mention Keith's discovery when mentioning this piece of information.
Many thanks for your help,
Peter Jones (WST)
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Keith Harding's research seals
Wrexham formation date
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via www.penmon.org
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Wrexham FC Oldest Club in Wales!
Written by Wrexham Supporters Trust on 04 July 2012. |
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Members of Wrexham Supporters Trust voted last week on the facts put before them as recognising that Wrexham Football Club were actually formed in 1864, and to change year on the club badge accordingly.
It means that the club is now the oldest in Wales, and the third oldest professional club in the world behind Notts County (1862) and Stoke City (1863).
Supporters Trust Chairman Peter Jones said: "The information came to light following the local newspaper of its time, the 'Wrexham Advertiser' being put on line, and thus allowing 'one word' searches, thus eliminating the needle in the haystack process of looking through the newspaper's microfilm reels at the local studies centre.
"A member had contacted us to state that he had found evidence of the club playing in 1866, through to 1869. Further investigations were made, and it was found that the club had held its first annual meeting on 26th September 1865 in the Turf. We then looked further back, and found that at the annual dinner of the Denbighshire County Cricket Club, their secretary Edward Manners purchased a football for "the great want of amusement in this town in winter time".
On Saturday 22nd October 1864, Wrexham Football Club played their first ever game against the Prince of Wales Fire Brigade on the Racecourse where we still play today. It was advertised that the game was to be fifteen-a-side, but it turned out to be a ten-a-side game 'which resulted in an easy victory for the Fire Brigade, they winning the two first goals out of three.'
In the Wrexham Advertiser dated 23rd September 1865, 'The First Annual Meeting' of Wrexham Football Club is advertised for members to attend at the Turf on Tuesday 26th September........
"What did cause us concern was the fact that we could not find any record to matches played between 1869 and 1872, but we also found no record of any football being played at that time in the newspaper.
However, further information came to light when Ken Davies of the excellent Penmon web site contacted us with a copy of the Montgomeryshire Express newspaper from the late Keith Harding's collection.
Mr. Harding was a former Chairman of Newtown, who had won the Welsh Cup in 1879, and the newspaper reported on that celebration dinner at which it was reported: "We have got a gentleman here who can date back fifteen years as Mr Evan Morris is the vice-president (FA of Wales). He is more - he is the president of the Wrexham Football Club. Evan Morris went on to state: "Your worthy Chairman has spoken of me as President of the football club at Wrexham, which has existed for 15 years.
Further to that information; J.A. H. Catton's book 'The Real Football' printed in 1900, was an amplification of a lecture given to the members of Notts County FC in November, 1890, and stated on page 200: "Wrexham is quite an ancient home of the game, for a club was established there in 1864."
This proves beyond all doubt the continuity of Wrexham Football Club from its formation in October 1864. It also means that we can look forward to celebrating our 150th Anniversary in two years time." | | |
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Josh Morris in the running
for major coaching award
(October 2012)
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Keith Harding
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May Harding
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Josh Morris, grandson of former Chairman of Newtown F.C., Keith Harding and his wife May, is one of just 28 finalists in the Sports Wales Coach of the Year competition.
He is seen below, taking a break from his studies at Glamorgan University, where he aims to obtain a degree, to coach potential Newtown football stars in the under 13 Newtown White Stars team, and the club's academy.
Josh regularly returns to help the youngsters, acknowledging the fact that the White Stars were originally set up by his grandfather Keith Harding, to help Josh and his friends play the game, when they were just 10 years old.
The family 'White Star' set is complete, as Josh's mother Nicky Morris is the chairperson of the Newtown White Stars Junior Club, and took over from her father Keith. She is understandably very proud of the continued support given by Josh to his grandfather's idea, which of couse had its original seeds with Newtown White Stars in the late 1870s.
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Cai with mother Nicky Morris
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Josh has already received many awards, particularly the Montgomeryshire Sports Award for Volunteer of the Year, and also completed his 200 hour Millenium Volunteering certificate.
Nicky mentioned "It's great that Josh is following in his grandad's footsteps, as it was my dad's dream. He is an excellent role model for the coaches and players."
We wish Josh well, not only in the competition, but also in his coaching career. |
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AGE CONCERN, MONTGOMERYSHIRE
kindly offered the use of their display window to promote
A KEITH HARDING SELECTION.
From June to mid July 2008,
sample photos were on display at
11 - 12 Market Street, Newtown, Powys. | |
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1940s 1950s 1960s REUNION
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AS A RESULT OF THE SUCCESSFUL DISPLAY
AT AGE CONCERN
A REUNION WAS HELD
for players of Newtown A.F.C.
during the 1940's,1950s or 1960's
at LATHAM PARK CLUBHOUSE
on Saturday 19th July 2008,
AS PART OF THE KEITH HARDING SELECTION | |
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Can you help please?
If you have any old photos or programmes which can be scanned and returned to you, or interesting facts on Newtown F.C.
to add to the collection,
please contact Ken Davies on mail@penmon.org |
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Newtown White Stars
The name 'White Stars' is historic dating back to the 1870's - a report in the Montgomeryshire Express in July 1879, talks of how the team won the North Wales Challenge Cup. The team was set up by an Edward Gittins - a blacksmith from Coedyffridd and the name seems to derive from the fact that the team was made up of mostly working class men who simply couldn't afford a football strip. They needed to differentiate themselves from Newtown FC so got their mums to sew material in the shape of a white star on their different colour jerseys and the Newtown White Stars were born!! It appears that they didn't have a home ground...reports from the time state they played most of their matches away but their HQ was unsurprisingly a pub - the Greyhound Inn on the site of the Iceland store.
When several parents approached Keith Harding about setting up a team, he was writing the history of soccer in the area and decided to revive this traditional name. We intend to honour his memory and that of the original White Stars by ensuring successful teams at different age levels...although hopefully we won't have to resort to sewing material stars on our shirts!
Newtown Whitestars became the junior section of Newtown Football Club in Sept 2005. Come on the White Stars!
Steve Jones...with thanks to David Pugh, local historian, and in memory of Keith Harding. |
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DID YOU KNOW?
The first recorded football match to be played officially in Newtown was on the 9th February 1875. Members of the newly formed Newtown Club took part in a final on the 'Cunnings' field (where the Bowling Club & Town Car Park are located today). There is some evidence of a Newtown F.C. team playing games in 1874. |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1877/78 |
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Newtown hold the honour of playing the first ever Welsh Cup tie which was against Druids FC Ruabon, resulting in a 1v1 draw, but a 4v0 defeat in the replay.
The first round also saw Newtown White Stars beating Ruabon 1v0 at home and the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers Newtown withdrawing from their game against Llangollen.
The White Stars' opponents, Aberystwyth withdrew from their second round match, but the Stars failed to beat Druids FC Ruabon in the third, losing 3v0 after two replays. Their fortune would change. | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1878/79 |
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Newtown White Star's Welsh Cup winning trail commenced with a 4v1 victory at home to Aberystwyth, and a 1v0 away win at Llangollen in the second round.
Their third round opponents, Bangor, left the field against the White Stars when they trailed 3v1 and were deemed to have scratched themselves from the competition, following a 2v2 draw.
The semi final caused great interest in the town as the White Stars met Newtown in an early cup derby.
Newtown were awarded byes in the first two rounds and beat Chirk 3v1 to face their local rivals.
The teams tied at 1v1 resulting in a replay, which saw the White Stars emerge as 3v1 winners. |
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1878/79 WELSH CUP FINAL
NEWTOWN WHITE STARS
1v0
WREXHAM
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Newtown White Stars faced Wrexham, the first Welsh Cup 'holders'. However, the White Stars became the first club to actually 'receive' the cup, as no trophy was in place for the first Welsh Cup Final.
The White Stars arrived at Oswestry station at 12.00 where a large crowd had congregated to greet the team and several hundred watched the game.
Wrexham were considered to be the better side. The 'Stars' were described as 'not being as powerful as their opponents', but during the first goalless half, displayed wonderful agility, and their powers of endurance and stamina were a theme of general praise. Cries of 'Bravo White Stars' rang out, as they made 'some capital shots for goal'. Respite was given to both teams at half time 'to recruit their well-nigh spent-out strength'.
White Stars took the lead early in the second half when the 'undaunted Reese, with one tremendous dash put the ball safely under the bar', thus making a goal for the Stars.
The goal resulted in 'a complete furore - hats were thrown up, handkerchiefs waved and the welkin rung with the cheers of the admiring throng'. It proved to be the only goal of the game.
Praise was given to the Stars' gallant Captain, Edward Gittins, for the efficient way in which he so bravely led his team on to victory.
Meanwhile at Newtown, the vicinity of the Post Office was crowded as a series of telegrams was received, which were to the effect that the Stars had won by one goal to nil.
A great number assembled at the station at 7.25 to see the Stars return toNewtown. On their arrival at 9.30, bells were peeled, the approaches to the station were crowded as the Newtown Brass Band played a variety of tunes, which included 'See the Conquering Hero comes'.
Those heroes were; G Mumford, J Davies, T Jones, E H Morgan, T Pryce, W Andrew, G Woosnam, E Gittins (capt), G Thomas, S Davies, E Rees |
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Newtown White Stars: G Mumford, J Davies, T Jones, E H Morgan, T Pryce, W Andrew, G Woosnam,
E Gittins (capt), G Thomas, S Davies, E Rees.
Wrexham: J Davies, C Murless, T W Davies, F Owen, C Edwards, E A Cross, T Boden, J W Lloyd, J Price,
E Evans, H Loxham
Welsh Football Data Archive;
Newtown White Stars, Welsh Cup Winners 1878/79
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WELSH
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FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1879 |
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Wales 0v3 Scotland
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John Davies, Wrexham A.F.C.
Samuel Llewelyn Kenrick, Druids F.C.
John Richard Morgan, Swansea F.C.
Knyvett Crosse, Druids F.C. Ruabon
William Williams, Druids F.C.
James William Lloyd, Wrexham A.F.C.
George Woosnam, Newtown White Stars
John Hughes, Aberystwyth F.C.
John Roberts, Corwen F.C.
William Roberts, Llangollen F.C.
John Vaughan, Oswestry F.C. | |
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Newtown clubs to amalgamate,
September 1879.
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FOOTBALL FORMATION OF
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On Monday evening last, an adjourned meeting of persons favourable to football was held at the Lion Hotel, for the purpose of forming a united football club for the town. There was a large attendance, Mr. Martin Woosnam being voted to the chair.
In the opening meeting, the Chairman said the object of their meeting was to amalgamate principally the Newtown and White Star Clubs, and other clubs who would join them.
There was a feeling in Newtown that the clubs ought to be united, because if they were divided, inevitably some time or other they would be defeated, although the White Star had shown great pluck hitherto, as had also the Newtown Club.
If the two clubs became united they would be invincible. The meeting, as he had stated, was for the purpose of amalgamation, and the appointment of officers and committee.
Some misapprehension was abroad that if the cup was won by any one club three years in succession it became their property. Such, however, was not the case, for if it were won 50 years in succession it would still belong to the Welsh Association.
Should the amalgamation take place between the White Stars and Newtown Clubs, he had not the least doubt that they would be able to successfully meet either the English or Scottish team - Mr. Edward Gittins (captain of the White Star Club), replied on behalf of his fellows, and said it was desirable for Newtown that the two principal clubs should amalgamate.
They were all very proud that such prowess had been shown in winning the cup of this year, which has now been shown in Mr. Pryce Jones's window, and he hoped that they would be able to retain it in Newtown for many years.
He had therefore great pleasure in proposing that the clubs amalgamate. - Mr. Edward Gittins seconded the motion, which was carried with enthusiastic applause.
Mr Gittins proposed, and Mr. Thomas Pryce seconded, that Mr. Edward Morgan be captain, which was carried nem. con. Mr. Edward Morgan thanked them, but hoped that they would also appoint a coadjutor.
On the motion of Mr. W.G. Edwards, seconded by Mr. C. Morgan, Mr. Edward Gittins was appointed sub-captain, Mr John Pugh was appointed secretary.
The united club was then named, after some discussion, "The Excelsior", and a committee was appointed to daw up the rules. | .. |
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1879/80 League and other matches
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23rd September 1879
NEWTOWN (EXCELSIOR) v WELSHPOOL
A match was played between the above clubs at Welshpool on Saturday last, on a field kindly lent for the occasion be E. Humphreys, Esq., Belle Vue. Newtown won the toss, and selected to defend the goal nearest the Gungrog lane.
The ball was set in motion by the Welshpool captain at 4.45 pm and during the first half time the Newtown men (having slight advantage in the ground) made several rushes at goal, but failed to score owing to the fine play of the Welshpool backs and goalkeeper.
At half time when ends were changed, it soon became evident the Newtown team would have to play their hardest to advert defeat, the Welshpool forwards passing well and making repeated runs towards their opponent's goal.
W.J. Rogers made a capital run, getting though the Newtown backs in form, and securing a goal for the home team.
Newtown now worked hard to make matters even, but the Welshpool backs were equal to the occasion, and their best endeavours failed, thus ended the game in favour of Welshpool by one goal to Newtown nil.
The play of W.J Rogers and E.B. Jones was exceedingly fine for the Welshpoolm in fact the whole team played in a manner which surprised everyone.
The Newtown men behaved in a very fair manner with one exception, and the sooner the one alluded to alters his habit the better for the reputation of the Newtown club.
This was possibly Newtown (Excelsior)'s first game. |
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Newtown and the
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1879/80 |
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During 1879/80, the White Star Cup Winners reached the semi-final with victories at home to Dolgellau by 3v0, Gwersyllt Foresters 2v0 and a bye in previous rounds.
Druids F.C. Ruabon curtailed the Stars' cup run at the penultimate round by 3v1 at Oswestry.
Other Newtown interests in the competition included a remarkable 6v0 victory by Newtown Excelsior against All Saints from Shropshire, and once again the 23rd RWF withdrew in the first round.
Excelsior subsequently dispatched Wrexham Albion 1v0 but fell to Ruthin in the third round by 4v2, following a 1v1 draw. | |
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H. Hibbott of Newtown Excelsior earned two International Caps, when he played in goal for Wales in 1880. Wales lost 3v2 at Wrexham, to England, and lost 5v1 against Scotland in Glasgow on the 27th March 1880. The following season, he played for Newtown White Stars.
Details appear below. |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1880 |
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Players from Newtown
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Wales 2v3 England
15th March 1880 at Wrexham |
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Harold Hibbot, Newtown Excelsior
John Richard Morgan, Notts County F.C.
John "Jack" Powell, Druids F.C.
Henry Valentine Edwards, Civil Service, Wrexham
William Williams, Druids F.C.
William Pearce Owen, Ruthin F.C.
William Henry Davies, Oswestry F.C.
Thomas Henry Boden, Wrexham A.F.C.
John Price, Wrexham A.F.C.
John Roberts, Corwen F.C.
William Roberts, Llangollen F.C. |
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Scotland 5v1 Wales
27th March 1880 at Glasgow |
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Harold Hibbot, Newtown Excelsior
John Richard Morgan, Notts County F.C.
John "Jack" Powell, Druids F.C.
Edward Bowen, Druids F.C.
Henry Valentine Edwards, Civil Service, Wrexham
William Pearce Owen, Ruthin F.C.
William Roberts, Llangollen F.C.
John Roberts, Corwen F.C.
John Price, Wrexham A.F.C.
Thomas Johnson Britten, Presteigne F.C.
John Vaughan, Druids F.C. | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1880/81 |
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The White Stars reached the Welsh Cup Final.
A strange occurrence in the first round saw the Stars having to replay a match in which they beat Shrewsbury Engineers 1v0. It was discovered that the referee was ineligible. The replay was drawn 0v0, but the Stars won the second replay 1v0, giving them a home tie against Wrexham in the next round which they overcame with little difficulty, winning 2v1.
A bye in the third round saw them up against Llanidloes in the semi-final. The game was one sided with the result never in doubt. White Stars won 2v0.
The only other Newtown club involved this season was Newtown Excelsior, recorded as losing to Ruthin 4v2 following a 1v1 drawn match in the third round. |
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1880/81WELSH CUP FINAL
DRUIDS
2v1
NEWTOWN WHITE STARS
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This match was held at Wrexham, with the Druids victorious by two goals to nil,Vaughan and Cross scoring for the cup winners.
White Stars: H Hibbott, T Jones, D Owen, A Andrew, E H Morgan, W Andrew,
E Gittins (capt.), D Williams,E Rees, Williams, Woosnam
However, the Stars raised a protest against the Druids on the grounds that they had played an ineligible player.
A week or so later at a Welsh Football Association committee meeting held at Ruabon, with the Stars represented by Martin Woosnam Esq. solicitor, it was stated that the match result remained undecided. A further meeting would be held at Oswestry to determine the outcome.
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Druids: B Roberts, J Powell, A Powell, W Williams,
E Bowen, D Heywood, J W Lloyd, C F Ketley, K Cross,
J Jones, J Vaughan
White Stars: H Hibbott, T Jones, D Owen, A Andrew,
E H Morgan, W Andrew, E Gittins (capt.), D Williams,
E Rees, Williams, Woosnam
Welsh Football Data Archive;
Newtown White Stars, Welsh Cup Finalists 1880/81
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1881/82 |
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No record of any Newtown club competing in this year's competition. | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1882/83 |
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No record of any Newtown club competing in this year's competition. | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1883/84 |
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No record of any Newtown club competing in this year's competition. | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
H. Hibbott of Newtown, played for Wales against Scotland in 1885, wearing the number 7 shirt.
Wales lost 8v1 at Wrexham.
His other 2 appearances for Wales had been in goal in 1880. |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1885 |
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Players from Newtown
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Wales 1v8 Scotland
23rd March 1885 at Wrexham |
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Robert Herbert Mills-Roberts St. Thomas`s Hospital, London
George Thomas, Wrexham Olympic F.C.
Seth Powell, Oswestry F.C.
Thomas Burke, Wrexham Olympic F.C.
William Tanat Foulkes, Oswestry F.C.
Humphrey Jones, Bangor F.C.
James William Lloyd, Newtown F.C.
Job Wilding, Wrexham Olympic F.C.
Harold Hibbot, Newtown F.C.
George Farmer, Oswestry F.C.
Robert Albert Jones, Druids F.C. | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1884/85 |
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Newtown came away from Trefonen with a 2v1 victory in the first round, followed by a similar result at Shrewsbury Castle Blues in the next round.
Newtown were involved in a dispute following the replay of their third round match with Oswestry White Stars, the first game resulting in a 1v1 draw. The records show a 1v0 victory to the Oswestry side, but Newtown walked off the pitch as a result of a disputed goal. | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1885/86 |
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Newtown travelled to Oswestry in the first round, where they were victors by the odd goal in three. A replay was required to get by Welshpool in the second round, drawing 0v0 away and comfortably winning 4v0 at home. Shrewsbury Castle Blues were their next Cup opponents, drawing 1v1 away and winning the replay 2v0.
A tussle in the semi final against Bangor, saw theNewtownteam qualify for the final following two goalless draws and 1v0 win at the Racecourse. |
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1885/86 WELSH CUP FINAL
DRUIDS
4v0
NEWTOWN
3rd April 1886 (Racecourse, Wrexhaam) |
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Goals by Vaughan (2), Bowen and J Doughty put paid to Newtown's attempt at lifting the trophy in their first Welsh Cup Final appearance. This was Druid's seventh consecutive Welsh Cup Final appearance and their fifth Cup win, which included their 1880/81 victory against Newtown White Stars. They clearly outplayed their opponents
Newtown: A Townsend, J W H Lloyd, H Owen, W Gentle, J Andrew, A Jones, J W Lloyd, W Owen, H Hibbott, J Chapman, D Andrew
Referee T Sloan (Liverpool) | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1886/87 |
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Newtown had a resounding 14v0 home victory against Welshpool taking them through to an away secound round tie at Shrewsbury, where they were again victors, but by the only goal of the game.
Defeat followed in the third round after a 1v1 drawn first encounter against Oswesrty who beat Newtown in the replay 2v1 after extra time. | |
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WELSH
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FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1887 |
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Players from Newtown
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Ireland 4v1 Wales
12th March 1887 at Belfast |
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Robert Roberts, Wrexham Olympic F.C.
Alfred William Townsend, Newtown F.C.
Samuel Jones, Wrexham A.F.C.
Henry Valentine Edwards, Wrexham A.F.C.
Alexander Hunter, without club
Edward Percival Whitley Hughes, Bangor F.C.
Henry Wilmshurt Sabine, Oswestry F.C., Oswestry
William "Bill" Roberts, Wrexham Olympic F.C.
John "Jack" Doughty, Newton Heath F.C.
George Griffiths, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
William Haighton Turner, Wrexham A.F.C., Wrexham |
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Wales 0v2 Scotland
21st March 1887 at Wrexham |
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James Trainer, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Alfred Owen Davies, Swifts F.C. Slough
John "Jack" Powell, Newton Heath F.C.
Robert Roberts, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
James Morris, Oswestry F.C.
Thomas Burke, Newton Heath F.C.
John Bonamy Challen, Corinthians F.C.
Richard Owen Jones, Bangor F.C.
William Ernest Pryce-Jones, Cambridge University A.F.C.
William Lewis, Bangor F.C.
John "Jack" Doughty, Newton Heath F.C. | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1887/88 |
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A resounding 9v0 beating of Wem White Stars saw Newtown through to the second round where they defeated Llanfyllin. Oswestry were Newtown's visitors in the third round, but they failed to impress as the home side won 2v1.
Newtown travelled to Oswestry for their semi-final match and returned home with a 2v0 win against Bangor. |
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1887/88 WELSH CUP FINAL
CHIRK
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Newtown failed to turn up on the date originally arranged for the Welsh Cup Final. The cup was awarded to Chirk by default.
Newtown made a complaint to the Welsh Football Association about the way they had dealt with the club. It was hoped that the Association would deal with the matter in a fair and just manner and the game would be played off.
The committee agreed and decided that the game would go ahead the following Saturday. Newtown would practise for the event, and hopefully come off with flying colours and win the cup as the old 'White Stars' did against Wrexham in 1879.
In preparation, Newtown played their 'Cup Team, against a 'scratch' Newtown side at Newtown Hall Park which Captain E. Pryce-Jones placed at the disposal of the club. Newtown Brass and Reed Band played a selection of music as entertainment.
Additionally, A.W. Pryce-Jones promised to pick a good team of Shropshire and Montgomeryshire gentlemen to play them that Thursday. The Royal Welsh Warehouse Band offered their services. |
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1887/88 WELSH CUP FINAL
RE-MATCH
CHIRK
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NEWTOWN
5th May 1888 (Chester Road, Wrexham) |
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The rescheduled match was played at Owen's Field, Chester Road, Wrexham in front of some 1,000 supporters.
The game did not go without incident.Newtownwere far from their usual form, due perhaps to their pre Cup Final training matches. The ground was in bad condition especially for a Final tie.
There were however, several smart and plucky runs by both teams and a few excellent shots put in. At one stage Chirk claimed a 'foul' but the free kick was awarded toNewtown- the incident raised much laughter from the spectators.
Newtown had a goal disallowed early on, when the 'globe' was a foot over the goal line, but the keeper threw it out. An early call for 'goal line technology' to assist perhaps?
Chirk took the lead after Hibbott had saved, but the leather was sent back into the goal. A second goal by the opponents came from a throw in, which took the teams up to half time.
The second half was very much one sided,Newtownhaving been reduced to ten men and the Chirk team scored a further three goals.
Before the end of the match, the Cup was brought onto the ground and surprisingly, spectators crossed over the pitch while the game was still in play. One wonders why the referee failed to stop the game!
Newtown; H. Hibbott, T. Lloyd (capt), H. Owen, R. Jones, N. Gentle, T. Davies, Chas Davies, W. Owen, D. Andrew, T. Worthen, J. Chapman
Mr J. Taylor, Secretary of the Welsh Football Association, surprisingly handed the cup to Captain E. Pryce-Jones amid loud cheering, to present the cup to Chirk. The latter said "We all know that Chirk have been holders of the cup for the past year and although personally I should have preferred the cup passing to Newtown this year, I am still pleased to have the honour of presenting it to Chirk".
It was stated that considerable improvement would be made to the Newtown team for the following season. | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1888 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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England 5v1 Wales
4th February 1888 at Crewe |
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Robert Herbert Mills-Roberts, Preston North End F.C.
Alfred Owen Davies, Swifts F.C. Slough
John "Jack" Powell, Newton Heath F.C.
Robert Roberts, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Peter Griffiths, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Joseph Davies, Newton Heath F.C.
William Ernest Pryce-Jones, Cambridge University A.F.C.
John Bonamy Challen, Corinthians F.C.
John "Jack" Doughty, Newton Heath F.C.
William Lewis, Bangor F.C.
William Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C. |
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Wales 11v0 Ireland
3rd March 1888 at Wrexham |
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Robert Herbert Mills-Roberts,Preston North End F.C.
Alfred Owen Davies, Swifts F.C., Slough
John "Jack" Powell,Newton Heath F.C.
Reuben Humphreys, Druids F.C. Ruabon
Joseph Davies, Newton Heath F.C.
David "Di" Jones, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
William Ernest Pryce-Jones, Cambridge University A.F.C.
(scored 1 goal)
Job Wilding, Bootle F.C.
John "Jack" Doughty, Newton Heath F.C.
Edmund Gwynne Howell, Builth F.C.
Roger Doughty, Newton Heath F.C. |
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Wales 11v0 Ireland 1888.
R. Humphreys, Jos Davies, A.O. Davies, R.H. Mills-Roberts, John Powell,
D. Jones
W.E. Pryce Jones, Newtown, Job Wilding, John Doughty, Roger Doughty,
E. Gwynne-Howell | |
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Scotland 5v1 Wales
10th March 1888 at Edinburgh |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
David "Di" Jones, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
John "Jack" Powell,Newton Heath F.C.
Thomas Burke, Newton Heath F.C.
Joseph Davies, Newton Heath F.C.
Robert Roberts, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
William Ernest Pryce-Jones, Cambridge University A.F..
(Scored 2 goals)
Job Wilding, Bootle F.C.
John "Jack" Doughty, Newton Heath F.C.
George Alfred Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Roger Doughty, Newton Heath F.C. | |
W. E. Pryce Jones of Newtown,
also played for Cambridge University.
He was capped 5 times for Wales.
1887 v Scotland lost 0-2 at Wrexham
1888 v Scotland lost 1-5 at Edinburgh
v England lost 1-5 at Crewe
v Northern Ireland won 11-0 at Wrexham and scored one goal
1890 v Northern Ireland won 5-2 at Shrewsbury and scored two goals |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1890 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 5v2 Ireland
8th February 1890 at Shrewsbury |
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Samuel Gladstone Gillam,Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Robert Lee Roberts "Bob Lee", Chester F.C.
William P. Jones, Wynnstay F.C.
Peter Griffiths, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Abel Hayes, Wrexham A.F.C.
Humphrey Jones, Queen`s Park F.C.
David Morral Lewis, Bangor F.C.
William Ernest Pryce-Jones,Cambridge University A.F.C.
(Scored 2 goals).
William Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Albert Richard Wilcock, Oswestry F.C.
John Charles Henry Bowdler, Shrewsbury Town F.C. | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1891 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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England 4v1 Wales
7th March 1891 at Sunderland |
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Richard E. Turner, Wrexham A.F.C.
Walter Gwynne Evans, Aston Villa F.C.
Seth Powell, West Bromwich Albion F.C.
William Hughes, Bootle F.C.
Humphrey Jones, Queen`s Park F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Everton F.C.
Joseph E. Davies, Ardwick F.C.
William Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
William Haighton Turner, Wrexham A.F.C.
Edmund Gwynne Howell, Builth F.C.
William Lewis, Crewe Alexandra F.C. |
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Wales 3v4 Scotland
21st March 1891 at Wrexham |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
Seth Powell, West Bromwich Albion F.C.
David "Di" Jones, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Arthur Lea, Wrexham A.F.C.
Humphrey Jones, Queen`s Park F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Everton F.C.
Joseph E. Davies, Ardwick F.C.
William Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
William Haighton Turner, Wrexham A.F.C.
John Charles Henry Bowdler, Shrewsbury Town F.C.
William Lewis, Crewe Alexandra F.C. | |
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Montgomeryshire Express
and Radnorshire Times
3rd January 1893 |
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Press charged admittance to ground |
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"The Newtown club, owing to lack of funds or some other unexplained cause, now charge press representatives to the field. A reporter represententing Liverpool press was refused admission until he he had paid, and our own reporter was prohibitted from entering a reserve game and in addition had to listen to some rather forcible language.
"The committee and courteous secretary will no doubt look up these over zealous supporters of the club and teach them a little courtesy - a quality apparently unknown at present."
The following week Walter Henry Evans, Honorary Secretary of the club had a letter printed in the paper, basically apologising and adding that the club "was always desirous of welcoming representatives of the press free of charge"!
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Burst Bladder |
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Jan 1893 - Montgomery v Royal Welsh Warehouse - match abandoned in second half - score 1-1, when the bladder burst and no ball produced as replacement! | |
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NEWTOWN F. C.
SHROPSHIRE LEAGUE
1892/93 - 1895/96
SEASON P W D L F A Pts POS
1892-93 16 8 6 2 72 24 22 1/9
1893-94 18 12 1 5 68 28 25 2/10
1894-95 17 8 2 7 42 35 18 5/10
1895-96 18 10 2 6 48 29 22 4/10 |
WELSH SENIOR LEAGUE
1896-97
SEASON P W D L F A Pts POS
1896-97 14 10 1 3 50 10 21 2/8 |
SHROPSHIRE LEAGUE
1897/98- 1898/99
SEASON P W D L F A Pts POS
1897-98 18 13 1 4 64 21 27 2/10
1898-99 11 5 2 4 26 16 12 4/7 |
COMBINATION
1899/00
SEASON P W D L F A Pts POS
1899-00 16 6 1 9 34 56 13 6/9 |
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FINAL TABLE THE COMBINATION 1899-1900
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1. Chirk AAA 16-24 (36-12) 10 4 2
2. Wrexham 16-23 (58-25) 11 1 4
3. Druids Ruabon 16-21 (38-28) 9 3 4
4. Bangor FC 16-17 (37-36) 8 1 7
5. Birkenhead 16-13 (27-37) 4 5 7
6. Newtown AFC 16-13 (34-56) 6 1 9
7. Aberystwyth FC 16-12 (23-36) 4 4 8
8. Oswestry United(-2) 16-10 (30-28) 5 2 9
9. Rhyl 16- 9 (36-47) 2 5 9
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1893 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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England 6v0 Wales
13th March 1893 at Stoke on Trent |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
David "Di" Jones, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Everton F.C.
Edwin Hugh Williams, Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Joseph E. Davies, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Edward Morris, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Edwin James, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
James "Jim" Vaughan, Druids F.C.
John "Jack" Butler, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Benjamin Lewis, Middlesbrough F.C.
Robert Roberts, Crewe Alexandra F.C. |
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Wales 0v8 Scotland
18th March 1893 at Wrexham |
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Samuel Jones, Wrexham A.F.C.
Oliver David Shepston Taylor, Newtown F.C.
Frederick William Jones, Small Heath F.C.
Graham George Williams, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Edwin Hugh Williams, Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Edward Morris, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
William Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
James "Jim" Vaughan, Druids F.C.
John "Jack" Butler, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Benjamin Lewis, Middlesbrough F.C.
Harold Ernest Bowdler, Shrewsbury Town F.C. |
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Ireland 4v3 Wales
5th April 1893 at Belfast |
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Samuel Jones, Wrexham A.F.C.
Alfred William Townsend, Newtown F.C.
Oliver David Shepston Taylor, Newtown F.C.
Arthur Lea, Wrexham A.F.C.
John Evans, Oswestry United F.C.
Edward Morris, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
James "Jim" Vaughan, Druids F.C.
William Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
John "Jack" Butler, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
George Alfred Owen, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Edwin James, Chirk A.A.A. F.C. | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1894 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Welsh International Trial Match
5th February 1894 |
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Stripes;
S. G. Gillam (Clapton)
W.R. Jones (Aberystwyth), Abel Hughes (Rhos)
E. Samuels (Wrexham), T. Buckland (Bangor), D. Evans(Druids)
B. Lewis (Wrexham), W. Evans (Llanidloes) J. C. Rae (Aberystwyth),
J. Lewis (Westminster Rovers) W. Lewis (Bangor)
Whites;
H. Davies (Llanidloes)
C. Parry (Everton), R.A. Lloyd (Ruthin)
F. Farthing (Cardiff), T. Chapman (Newtown), J. Roberts (Rhostyllen)
J. Evans (Oswestry), T. Pountney (Westminster Rovers),
E. Jones (Chirk), G. Kelly (Brymbo Inst), T. Batley (Flint)
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Montgomeryshire County Times
10th February 1894 |
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"In the International trial match at Wrexham on Monday, some very promising form was shown by many of the new men. Chapman at centre half was perfect." | |
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Wales 4v1 Ireland
24th February 1894 at Swansea |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
Smart Arridge, Everton F.C.
Oliver David Shepston Taylor, Newtown F.C.
Robert Samuel Jones, Everton F.C.
Thomas Chapman, Newtown F.C.
Abel Hayes, Wrexham A.F.C.
John Evans, Oswestry United F.C.
Benjamin Lewis, Wrexham A.F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C.
Edwin James, Chirk A.A.A. F.C. |
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Montgomeryshire County Times
3rd March 1894 |
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The report included;
"This International match showed Wales up with credibility in every respect. A good attendance resulted in record receipts of £147."
"Chapman at centre half was acknowledged by all as the best half back on the ground and he cannot be omitted from the list in the English match."
"Wales were the better team all round and should have scored two goals in the first half when facing a strong wind."
"Chapman did the best of the halves." | |
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Wales 1v5 England
12th March 1894 at Wrexham |
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James Trainer, Wrexham & Preston North End F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Llansilin & Everton F.C.
David "Di" Jones, Chirk & Bolton Wanderers F.C.
John Evans, Oswestry United F.C.
Thomas Chapman, Newtown F.C.
Abel Hughes, Rhos F.C.
Edwin James, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Benjamin Lewis, Wrexham A.F.C.
William Lewis, Bangor & Chester F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C.
John Charles Henry Bowdler, Rhayader & Shrewsbury Town F.C. |
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Montgomeryshire County Times
10th March 1894 |
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Next Monday sees the International between England and Wales.
The English team consists purely of Amateurs but they are a very strong lot and to beat them, Wales will have to play well.
Jack Evans, Rea and Chapman performed so well at Swansea, that their claims could not be overlooked and they are again complimented with International honours. |
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Montgomeryshire County Times
17th March 1894 |
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5,000 spectators turned up to see this match.
The report included;
"A run by Veitch resulted in Trainer having a shot to stop and then after Gay had saved, Chapman returned and an exciting scrimmage took place near the English citadel, after which, danger was averted."
"Sandilands went away but was checked in time by Chapman."
"A corner off Lodge's foot nearly ended in a goal for the Welshmen, Chapman's shot skimming the crossbar."
"Chapman was first class and the only half back on the Welsh side up to the match. His play was the one redeeming feature in this line. The Newtown men must make the most of him this season, for they will surely lose him shortly. He is good enough for any team in England or Wales." | |
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Scotland 5v2 Wales
24th March 1894 at Kilmarnock |
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Samuel Gladstone Gillam, Clapton F.C.
Oliver David Shepston Taylor, (Captain) Newtown F.C.
Abel Hughes, Rhos F.C.
Graham George Williams, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Thomas Chapman, Newtown F.C.
Thomas Worthington, Newtown F.C.
Hugh Morris, Sheffield United F.C.
Benjamin Lewis, Wrexham A.F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C.
Edwin James, Chirk A.A.A. F.C. |
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Montgomeryshire County Times
31st March 1894 |
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The report included;
"In the International Wales v Scotland our local pets did famously. O.D.S. Taylor who was captain of the team worked hard all through and defended with great agility."
"Chapman as on the other two occasions was the champion half back, and quite delighted the the canny Scots with his fine play."
"Since returning from Scotland I am sorry to hear that this good man has been ill, but trust that the illness is only temporary."
"Chapman has trained well for his matches and has probably overdone it a little. After the long journey and fatigue of playing, he ought not to have expected to show up against Stafford Rangers on Monday."
"Worthen (nb Worthington) at left half back played as good football as any of the half backs."
"It is a very great honour to Newtown to have three men chosen for the international cap in one season. Newtown can now boast of possessing no less than five Internationals in their team."
"The result of 5v2 was not a fair criterion of the play as Wales had quite their share of the game all through." | |
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Newtown and the
The Welsh Cup
1894/95 |
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Llanidloes were Newtown's first victims on their trail to the Welsh Association Cup, beating them at home by 4v0.
Market Drayton withdrew from the next round giving Newtown a walk over to the third round, where another home tie saw them account for Aberystwyth by 5v0.
Visiting Westminster Rovers returned home empty handed in the next round losing by the only goal.
Chirk were Newtown's semi final opponents, but were easily eliminated by 4v0. |
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1894/95 WELSH CUP FINAL
NEWTOWN
3v2
WREXHAM
14th April 1895 (Welshpool) |
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The record books show that Newtown beat Wrexham to win the Welsh Association Cup - what they don't reveal is that Newtown had been reduced to ten men, following an incident, vividly reported in the Montgomeryshire Express.
'Lewis and Owen (of Wrexham) put in some good play and sent in a sky scraper. Harrison calculated it would drop into the mouth of the goal and made tracks for Goodwin (Newtown's goalkeeper) and the latter not being particularly fond of having his head smashed, knocked Harrison down, and took advantage of the time and place to enforce upon that worthy's mind the fact that although he was a goalkeeper, he was flesh and blood and not able to complacently withstand face pawing, more than an ordinary individual.Harrison retaliated; Goodwin reiterated his resolve to clear him out; the referee interfered, pronounced Goodwin guilty and ordered him off the ground.'
Before kick off, football enthusiast were seen 'perambulating the streets' of Welshpool, where the final was played, with cards projecting from their hats bearing the well known sentence 'Play up Newtown'.
Wrexham took the lead following a Beeston free kick, and the ball was slipped past Goodwin with lightening speed from the foot of Lewis, drawing first blood. Newtown replied after A.W. Pryce Jones dribbled up the centre, played the ball to his brother W. E. Pryce Jones who equalised with a splendid shot.
Wrexham regained the lead following another free kick, when Newtown's Harper accidentally heeled the leather into the net.
Then came the sending off incident and Townsend replaced Goodwin in goal.
In the second half, despite the set back,Newtownwere treating the spectators to a brilliant game, and looked like winning.
The Wrexham men were outplayed and from some fine work by the Newtown forwards, the ball was banged through to even the scores
A Newtown corner saw the ball placed accurately in front of goal, an with unerring aim W.E. Pryce-Jones sent the leather into the net amidst the wildest excitement, giving them the lead.
Newtowncontinued to press, Mytton and Pryce-Jones went away, but a peculiar species of the canine family interfering, considerably embarrassed the players, and probably costNewtowna goal.
Opportunities were missed by both sides and no further scoring occurred.
Newtown: R Goodwin, A Townsend, J Harper, H Tucker, T Chapman,
T Worthington, W E Pryce-Jones (capt), E Morgan, H F Mytton, H Parry, A W Pryce-Jones
This was the last time Newtown won the Welsh Association Cup, which was presented by Mr Clayton, President of the Welsh Football Association to the captain, W.E. Pryce-Jones.
Mr Clayton remarked that all the players had very smartly bowed to the decision of the referee and he congratulated them upon it.
The captain thanked Mr Clayton on behalf of his colleagues.
On that days play, he added, playing with ten men, they were a better team than their opponents. He thanked the Welshpool people for the hearty support they had accorded them.
The Newtown players were then escorted shoulder high off the field amidst the wildest excitement. |
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Newtown: R Goodwin, A Townsend, J Harper, H Tucker, T Chapman,
T Worthington, W E Pryce-Jones (capt), E Morgan, H F Mytton,
H. Parry, A W Pryce-Jones
Wrexham: W Ball, A E Ellis, E Samuels, H Beeston, A Lea, A Hayes,
B Lewis, T Owen, H Trainer, R Davies, W C Harrison
Welsh Football Data Archive;
Newtown, Welsh Cup Winners 1894/1895
Click here to see all the Welsh Cup Results that year | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
On the 31st December 1895, Newtown travelled to Manchester to meet Manchester City. The then Welsh Cup holders shocked the City team by winning 3-2. Chapman, an ex-Newtown player and the famous Billy Meredith were prominent for City. W. Parry scored a hat-trick for Newtown that day. |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1895 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Ireland 2v 2 Wales
16th March 1895 at Belfast |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
Smart Arridge, Everton F.C.
James Alfred Edwards, Oswestry United F.C.
Graham George Williams, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Thomas Chapman, Newtown F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Joseph Davies, Sheffield United F.C.
Harry Trainer, Wrexham A.F.C.
William Parry, Newtown F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C. |
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England 1v1 Wales
18th March 1895 at London |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Everton F.C.
David "Di" Jones, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Graham George Williams, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Caesar August Llewelyn Jenkyns, Small Heath F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Joseph Davies, Sheffield United F.C.
Harry Trainer, Wrexham A.F.C.
Albert Westhead Pryce-Jones, Newtown F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C. |
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Wales 1895, before their International against England in London.
Included in the Welsh team are Albert W. Pryce-Jones, Newtown and 'Charlie' Parry. | |
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Wales 2v2 Scotland
23rd March 1895 at Wrexham |
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Samuel Jones, Burton Swifts F.C.
Robert Arthur Lloyd, Ruthin F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Everton F.C.
Graham George Williams, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Thomas Chapman, Newton Heath F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
Joseph Davies, Sheffield United F.C.
Benjamin Lewis, Wrexham A.F.C.
Harry Trainer, Wrexham A.F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C. | |
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Newtown North End
1895 - 1908
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Newtown North End were formerly known as Cambrian North End, the latter competeing against Newtown Half-Holiday, Caersws, Kerry, Royal Welsh Warehouse and Bettws.
The Newtown NE side was formed from employees of the Royal Welsh Warehouse, so that they could have two teams.
They were founder members of the Montgomeryshire League in 1895, with Royal Welsh Warehouse, Aberystwyth, Welshpool, Aberystwyth University and Llandinam, and were runners-up to Aberystwyth in the first season.
The following season North End were champions.
They faced the Royal Welsh Warehouse in the only Newtown Montgomeryshire Cup Final in 1908, but lost 2v1.
The following season, they failed to complete their fixtures, and the club was wound up. | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1896 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 6v1 Ireland
29th February 1896 at Wrexham |
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Samuel Jones, Burton Swifts F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry (captain), Newtown F.C.,
John Samuel Matthias, Brymbo Institute F.C.
Joseph P. Rogers, Wrexham A.F.C.
Price Foulkes White, London Welsh F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
David Henry Pugh, Wrexham A.F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Aberystwyth F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C. |
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Wales 1v9 England
16th March 1896 at Cardiff |
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Samuel Jones, Burton Swifts F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Newtown F.C.
Smart Arridge, Everton F.C.
Joseph P. Rogers, Wrexham A.F.C.
Thomas Chapman, Manchester City F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
William Henry, Manchester City F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Aberystwyth F.C.
Hugh Morris, Manchester City F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C. |
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Scotland 4v0 Wales
21st March 1896 at Dundee |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Newtown F.C.
John Samuel Matthias, Brymbo Institute F.C.
Joseph P. Rogers, Wrexham A.F.C.
Caesar August Llewelyn Jenkyns, Woolwich Arsenal F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
David Henry Pugh, Wrexham A.F.C.
John Garner, Aberystwyth F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Aberystwyth F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C. | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1897 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Ireland 4v3 Wales
6th March 1897 at Belfast |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
James Alfred Edwards, Oswestry United F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Newtown F.C.
Sydney Darvell, Oxford University A.F.C.
Caesar August Llewelyn Jenkyns, Newton Heath F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
David Henry Pugh, Wrexham A.F.C.
Morgan Maddox Morgan-Owen, Oxford University A.F.C.
William Nock, Newtown F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C. |
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England 4v0 Wales
29th March 1897 at Sheffield |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
John Samuel Matthias, Shrewsbury Town F.C.
James Alfred Edwards, Oswestry United F.C.
Thomas Chapman, Grimsby Town F.C.
John Mates, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Sheffield United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Joseph Davies, Millwall Athletic F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Swindon Town F.C.
Hugh Morris, Grimsby Town F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C. | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1898 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 0v1 Ireland
19th February 1898 at Llandudno |
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John Morris, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, (Captain) Newtown F.C.
Smart Arridge, New Brighton Tower F.C.
Graham George Williams, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
John Henry Edwards, Aberystwyth F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
John Thomas Thomas, Bangor F.C.
William Lewis, Chester F.C.
Albert Lockley, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
John Charles Rea, Aberystwyth F.C. |
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Scotland 5v2 Wales
19th March 1898 at Motherwell |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, (capt) Newtown F.C.
David "Di" Jones, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Richard Jones, Leicester Fosse F.C.
Caesar August Llewelyn Jenkyns, Walsall F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Edwin James, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
John Thomas Thomas, Bangor F.C.
Morgan Maddox Morgan-Owen, Oxford University A.F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Swindon Town F.C.
Alfred Ernest Watkins, Leicester Fosse F.C. |
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Wales 0v3 England
28th March 1898 at Wrexham |
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James Trainer, Preston North End F.C.
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Parry, Newtown F.C.
Smart Arridge, New Brighton Tower F.C.
John Taylor, Wrexham A.F.C.
Caesar August Llewelyn Jenkyns, Walsall F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Thomas Bartley, Glossop North End F.C.
Morgan Maddox Morgan-Owen, Oxford University A.F.C.
Alfred Ernest Watkins, Leicester Fosse F.C.
Edwin James, Chirk A.A.A. F.C. | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Montgomeryshire and District League started in 1904, with Aberystwyth, Welshpool, Llandinam, UCW, Royal Welsh Warehouse (Newtown) and Newtown being founder members. This was the fore runner of the Spar Mid Wales League. Newtown have an unbroken membership of the League since 1904 to the present day.
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"Old Sports" Gallery
Mr Dicky Morris, Newtown |
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Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times, March 3rd 1934 |
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After a spell of soldiering in the South African War there returned to Newtown Mr Dicky Morris who started his soccer career with the Royal Welsh Warehouse team, afterwards assisting Druids.
The play of this youngster secured him his first cap for Wales in 1902 when he played against Scotland. He afterwards signed for Liverpool, for whom he played regularly in the first team for four and a half seasons. Liverpool were a famous side at that time and included that Prince of centre-half backs Alec Rousbeck, the Scottish international. Maurice Parry the Welsh International was also in the half back line. Dicky, who was on the small side but very sturdy, was a 'box of tricks' and the 'Alec James' of the side.
Mr Morris afterwards spent two seasons with Leeds County and later played for Grimsby Town and Plymouth Argyle. He also played for Huddersfield Town when they were in the North Eastern League and for Merthyr Town.
Mr Morris was capped twelve times for Wales, his last cap being against Ireland, where he partnered the famous Billy Meredith on the right wing. Mr Morris played at inside left in the other international matches in which he took part, which was his usual position.
Mr Dicky Morris was a footballer of the first rank and it is doubtful whether a better forward had been found in the County of Montgomeryshire. |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1902 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 0v3 Ireland
22nd February1902 at Cardiff |
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Robert Owen Evans, Wrexham A.F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Hugh Jones, Aberaman F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
Edward Hughes, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Frederick Charles Kelly, Wrexham A.F.C.
Thomas Jenkins, Rhyl F.C.
Roger Evans, Clapton Orient F.C.
Ephraim Williams, Druids F.C.
Richard Morris, Newtown F.C. |
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Wales 0v0 England
3rd March 1902 at Wrexham |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Stoke F.C.
Samuel Meredith, Stoke F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
William James Jones, West Ham United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Walter Martin Watkins, Stoke F.C.
Thomas David Parry, Oswestry F.C.
Ephraim Williams, Druids F.C.
Richard Morris, Druids F.C. |
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Scotland 5v1 Wales
15th March 1902 at Greenock |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Stoke F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Robert Morris, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
William James Jones, West Ham United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Llewelyn Griffiths, Wrexham A.F.C.
Hugh Morgan-Owen, Oxford University A.F.C.
Richard Morris, Druids F.C.
Joseph Owens, Wrexham A.F.C.
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1903 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 0v1 Scotland
9th March 1903 at Cardiff |
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Robert Owen Evans, Wrexham A.F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
Morgan Maddox Morgan-Owen, Corinthians F.C.
Thomas Davies, Druids F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Walter Martin Watkins, Stoke F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Nottingham Forest F.C.
Richard Morris, Liverpool F.C.
Robert Atherton, Hibernian F.C. |
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Ireland 2v0 Wales
28th March 1903 at Belfast |
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Robert Owen Evans, Wrexham A.F.C.
Samuel Meredith, Stoke F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
George Richards, Oswestry F.C.
Robert , Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Thomas Davies, Druids F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
William Wynn, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
William Davies, Wrexham A.F.C.
Richard Morris, (Captain) Liverpool F.C.
Robert Atherton, Hibernian F.C. |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1904 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 2v2 England
29th February 1904 at Wrexham |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Stoke F.C.
Samuel Meredith, Stoke F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
Edward Hughes, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Robert Atherton, Hibernian F.C.
Walter Martin Watkins, Aston Villa F.C.
Richard Morris, Liverpool F.C.
Lloyd Leigh Davies, Stoke F.C. |
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Scotland 1v1 Wales
12th March 1904 at Dundee |
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David Davies, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Thomas Davies, Druids F.C.
George Richards, Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Edward Hughes, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Arthur Davies, Druids F.C.
Walter Martin Watkins, Aston Villa F.C.
Arthur William Green, Notts County F.C.
Richard Morris, Liverpool F.C.
Robert Atherton, Middlesbrough F.C. |
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Wales 0v1 Ireland
21st March 1904 at Bangor |
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David Davies, Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
Edward Hughes, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
John Leonard Jones, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Alfred Ernest Watkins, Millwall Athletic F.C.
Arthur William Green, Notts County F.C.
Robert Atherton, Middlesbrough F.C.
Richard Morris, Liverpool F.C.
Walter Martin Watkins, Aston Villa F.C. | |
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Montgomeryshire and District League
1904/05
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Aberystwyth Town
# Newtown North End
UCW Aberystwyth
Welshpool
# Royal Welsh Warehouse Newtown
Llandinam
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Pl
10
10
10
10
10
10 |
W
7
7
4
3
3
1 |
D
2
1
2
2
2
1 |
L
1
2
4
5
5
8
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F
29
26
26
17
17
9
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A
12
10
23
22
29
27 |
Pts
16
15
10
8
8
3 | |
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Newtown North End
Welsh Amateur Cup
semi finalists
1904/05
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Welsh Amateur Cup Run
1904/05 |
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1st Round Results
Newtown North End 7v1 Elan Valley Wanderers
Llandinam 7v0 Welshpool Reserves
County Times 26.11.1904 |
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3rd Round Draw
Llandudno v Bangor
Prestatyn v Porthmadoc
Saltney v Mold Alyn Wanderers
Hawarden Bridge v Buckley Engineers
Chirk Reserves v Rhos Rangers
Singleton & Coles v Knighton
Llangollen v Corwen
Whitchurch v Oswestry
Llanymynech v Llanfyllin
Royal Welsh Warehouse v Towyn Rovers
Llandinam v Newtown North End
Esclusham White Stars v Wrexham Victoria
Brymbo Victoria v Broughton United
Byes; Druids, Llandudno, Bala
County Times |
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3rd Round Results
Chirk Reserves 1v3 Rhos Rangers
Llanymynech 2v2 Llanfyllin
Llandinam 1v2 Newtown North End
Royal Welsh Warehouse 4v1 Towyn Rovers
County Times 28.1.1905 |
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4rd Round Draw
Portmadoc v Bangor
Saltney v Hawarden
Druids v Rhos Rangers
Llandrindod v Singleton & Coles
Llangollen v Bala
Llanfyllin v Whitchurch
Newtown North End v Royal Welsh Warehouse
Esclusham White Stars or Wrexham Victoria or Brymbo
v New Broughton
County Times |
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4th Round Results
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Royal Welsh Warehouse 0v3 Newtown North End
The scores were level at half time 0v0.
In the second half, Smout scored a treat of a goal to give the North End the lead. Forster increased the difference from a free kick, and E. Morgan scored from a fine position.
Royal Welsh Warehouse;
C. Griffiths; Challinor, Rigg; J.E. Jones, P. Little, J. Bellis; T. Evans, G. Wilmot, Ben Evans, M. Jones, W. Nock.
Newtown North End;
Pennington; Forster, W.M. Stokes; Val Purnell, E. Morgan, J. Thomas; J. Jones, W. Parry, R. Smout, Bert Pilot |
County Times 25.2.1905 |
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5th Round Draw
Bangor v Saltney
Newtown North End v Llanfyllin
Rhos Rangers v Llangollen
Singleton & Coles v New Broughton or Esclusam WS
County Times |
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5th Round Results
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Newtown North End 7v1 Llanfyllin
Newtown North End led 2v0 at half time.
Newtown North End;
Pennington; Forster, M. Stokes; E. Evans E. Morgan, J. Thomas; J. Jones, A. Swettenham, J. Mills, W.Parry, Smout |
County Times 1.4.1905 |
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Semi Final Draw
Bangor v Rhos or Llangollen
Newtown North End v Singleton & Coles or Esclusham WS
County Times 1.4.1905 |
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Semi Final Results
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Esclusham White Stars 2v2 Newtown North End
Parry opened the scoring for North End after 15 minutes, with Miller making it 2v0 after 25 minutes with a beatiful goal. The score remained the same at half time.
The result seemed a foregone conclusion but the Stars 'buckled up' ans Esclusham scored a goal amid much excitement. Then Cave equalised at 2v2.
Newtown North End at the time were top of the Montgomeryshire District League.
Esclusham White Stars;
Thompson; Porah, Griffiths; C. Edwards, Cave, Lloyd; J. Hughes, J. Lloyd, E. Edwards, G. Pemberton, T. Williams.
Newtown North End;
Pennington; Forster, M. Stokes; Fred Evans, Eddie Morgan, J. Thomas; J. Jones, Miller, Swettenham, W. Parry, Smout |
County Times 15.4.1905
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Replay
Newtown North End 1v3 Esclusham White Stars
This replay was decided after 2 hours and 20 minutes,
Esclusham pressed heavily for a while, but the splendid Newtown defence prevented a goal being captured.
E. Edwards scored a capital goal for the Esclusham side.
In the second half, the ball travelled rapidly up and down the field and bulky Miller of Newtown 'grassed' several Esclusham men, causing some amusement.
Swettenham equalised after 30 minutes to take the game into an extra 30 minutes.
White Stars' J. Hughes was carried off the field, not to return. There being no further goals, another half hour was played, but to no avail. The scores were still level.
An extra 20 minutes play was decreed during which time Esclusham scored a second and a thrird from the penalty spot.
Esclusham White Stars;
Thompson; Povah, Griffiths; C. Edwards, Cave, Lloyd; J. Hughes, J. Lloyd, E. Edwards, G. Pemberton, T. Williams.
Newtown North End;
Pennington; Forster, M. Stokes; Fred Evans, Eddie Morgan, J. Thomas; J. Jones, Miller, Swettenham, W. Parry, Smout | |
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Welsh Amateur Cup Final
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Esclusham White Stars
4v0
Bangor Reserves | | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1905 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 3v1 Scotland
6th March 1905 at Wrexham |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Everton F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
Edward Hughes, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
John Hughes, Liverpool F.C.,
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
Arthur Davies, Middlesbrough F.C.,
Walter Martin Watkins, Sunderland A.F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Nottingham Forest F.C.
Alfred Oliver, Bangor F.C. |
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England 5v1 Wales
27th March 1905 at Liverpool |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Everton F.C.
Albert Thomas Jone,s Nottingham Forest F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
Edward Hughes, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
John Hughes, Liverpool F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester City F.C.
William Jones "Lot", Manchester City F.C.
Walter Martin Watkins, Sunderland A.F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Nottingham Forest F.C.
Alfred Oliver, Blackburn Rovers F.C. | |
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Montgomeryshire and District League
1905/06
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# Newtown North End
Aberystwyth Town
UCW Aberystwyth
# Royal Welsh Warehouse Newtown
Welshpool
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Pl
8
8
8
8
8 |
W
6
5
4
2
1 |
D
0
1
1
1
1
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L
2
2
3
5
6 |
F
16
17
27
11
5 |
A
6
14
22
20
14 |
Pts
12
11
9
5
3 |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1906 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Scotland 0v2 Wales
3rd March 1906 at Edinburgh |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Stoke F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
Edwin Hughes, Wrexham A.F.C.
Morgan Maddox Morgan-Owen, Corinthians F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
William Jones "Lot", Manchester City F.C.
Richard Morris, Leeds City F.C.
John Love Jones, Stoke F.C.
Richard Jones,Millwall Athletic F.C.
Robert Ernest "Bobby" Evans, Wrexham A.F.C. | |
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Montgomeryshire and District League
1906/07
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Aberystwyth Town
UCW Aberystwyth
Welshpool
# North End
Llanidloes
# Royal Welsh Warehouse Newtown
Montgomery
* 2 pts deducted
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Pl
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
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W
9
8
7
5
3
3
1
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D
3
2
3
0
2
1
1
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L
0
2
2
7
7
8
10
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F
52
28
28
32
18
16
10
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A
7
17
15
35
38
29
43
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Pts
21
18
15*
10
8
7
3
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"Old Sports" Gallery
Mr Jack Morris, Newtown |
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Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times, March 10th 1934 |
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One of Newtown's best athletes and one of three brothers who gained fame on the football field is Mr Jack Morris - now residing at 25 St Staples Road, Bradford.
Possessing magnificent physique he has excelled as a footballer and sprinter and sprinter and at 25 years age was the leading athlete in Mid-Wales. Mr Morris first played football for the famous Newtown North End team partnering Mr 'Hilly' Jones at full back. The North End were considered at that time one of the best teams in Mid Wales and won the championship of the old Montgomeryshire and District League in 1906 after being runners-up the previous year. They aalso reached the final of the Montgomeryshire Challenge Cup competition, lost 2v1 to another Newtown team, the Royal Welsh Warehouse.
Afterwards he played for the team of the 7th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers and captained the 'Terriers' when they won the Championship of the Montgomeryshire District League in 1910-11.
The 7th also reached the final of the Montgomeryshire Challenge Cup competition in 1911-12 losing to Llanfyllin. Later he was signed by Liverpool and went to Bradford Park Avenue. He also played football for Builth Wells, Mardy, Bargoed and Fryston Colliery and twice played in Welsh Amateur international trials at Wrexham.
He was considered a born footballer and one of the best full backs seen locally, certainly the fastest.
His brother, Mr Dicky Morris played for Liverpool aand capped for Wales.
Another brother, Mr Dennis Morris is one of the leading football legislators in Alberta, Canada.
As a sprinter he won many prizes and is still remembered locally for his magnificent sprinting at the Royal Welsh Warehouse Sports, where he won first prize in his first race, starting from scratchin the final and beating 60 other competitors among whom were several of the best sprinters in the country.
He also won prizes at Ellesmere, Kerry, Rhayader and other sports. Later he ran as a professional in and around Leeds, gaining many successes.
Mr Morris has seen much of the world having served in the merchantilemarine in peace and war. He is now a woolsorter in Bradford four years ago had a seizure aand contrary to the doctors expectation, pulled through thanks to his splendid constitution. |
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PLAY UP NEWTOWN! |
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Montgomeryshire Express 12th March 1907
Undoubtedly the best wing half in the International at Wrexham on Monday was George Latham, one of Newtown's sons. He gave a very creditable performance and is fully deserving of the honour conferred upon him of being again elected to represent Wales against England.
Montgomeryshire Express 26 March 1907
ENGLAND V WALES Craven Cottage
A few old Newtonians had a happy time at Craven Cottage on Monday. Several of them met outside the ground to see George Latham when the player drove up in a motor car. We gave him a good old cheer and shook hands all round. 'Play Up Newtown!' was the cry on the ground and we nearly shouted ourselves hoarse. George did play a game too, well worthy of the town.
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Wales 3v2 Ireland, Belfast 1907.
Players back row; George Latham, G.O. Williams, J. Roberts, L.R. Roose, Lloyd Davies, Ll. Davies, Linesman Evan Rees, Newtown
Front Row; Mr S. Roberts, trainer, Lot Jones, Arthur Hughes, W. Meredith. R. Morris (formerly Newtown), Gordon Jones. | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1907, a league was formed in connection with the County School Football Club, and to the winners of that league, a shield was offered. The successful team was West, captained by Jim Phillips, and Headmaster R. Forrester made the formal presentation. |
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Reverse of Medal reads;
C. P. CHALLINOR
R.W.W.
WINNERS
MONT CHALLENGE CUP
1906 1907 |
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Mr Mike Lewis is pictured here at Newtown Football Club, with his grandfather, Mr C.P. Challinor's medal.
Mr Challinor played for Royal Welsh Warehouse, Newtown in the Montgomeryshire Cup final, where they beat Welshpool. See Did You Know? below, to read about the semi final. |
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Montgomeryshire Cup Final 1906/07
Royal Welsh Warehouse 3v2 Llanidloes (aet) |
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The first winners of the Trophy were the R.W.W. Newtown team who beat Llanidloes after extra time.
The R.W.W. side were to have played Welshpool in the final, but after a protest from Llanidloes, who Welshpool had beaten in the semi-final, the game was awarded to Llanidloes by the Welsh F.A.. As a result of the protest and the debate it caused, the 1906/07 Final was in fact played in the September of the 1907/08 season.
The final was played on the Grove Meadow ground at Montgomery on September 28th 1907 - 4.30 start. The referee was a well known official, a Mr Baker of Nantwich.
A crowd of over 700 people watched the keenly contested game and after extra time, the R.W.W. team won 3v2. The Cup was presented to the winning captain, Johnny Bellis by Lord and Lady Powys.
Scorers for R.W.W. were W.E. Owen (2 pens) and J. Bellis, while for Llanidloes, G. Smith and G. Evans scored.
The teams were;
R.W.W.; J.E. Powell; E.R. Morris, C.P. Challinor, H. Morgan, R.E. Evans, J. Bellis capt, T.J. Evans, M. Jones, W. Denny, W.E. Owen, E. Garnett
Llanidloes; J.B. Griffiths, J.E. Morgan, C. Smith, G. Breeze, G. Evans, J. Evans, B. Smith, J. Bradbury, T. Hughes, G. Morris, O. George |
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Montgomeryshire Cup Final 1907/08
Royal Welsh Warehouse 2v1 Newtown North End |
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The trophy was retained by the R.W.W. team who played their local rivals, Newtown North End 2v1 in the Final. There were eleven entries, Montgomery, Welshpool, Newtown N.E., Machynlleth, Llanfyllin, R.W.W., Chirbury, Llanidloes Utd, Caersws Utd, Berriew and Newtown Excelsiors.
The Cup Final teams were;
R.W.W.; J.E. Powell, C. Challinor, H. Morgan, E.R. Morgan, R. Evans, J. Bellis, T. Evans, M. Jones, W. Owen, Arnold Owen, E. Garnett.
Newtown N.E.; G. Hibbott, W. Jones, J. Morris, T. Richards, E. Morgan, R.A. Swettenham, J. Jones, J. Thomas, N. Jones, A.N. Powell, F. Williams.
This information on the Cup is taken from notes Keith Harding had prepared as part of his uncompleted History of the Montgomeryshire Cup. |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In the 1907 Montgomeryshire Cup semi final, RWW complained that Llanfyllin arrived late and the bad rain had made the pitch difficult. Teams agreed to postponed the semi final played a friendly instead. Llanfyllin won 1-0.
The Montgomeryshire Express wrote; After settling down, Llanfyllin became the aggressors, but found Challinor in fine form.Of the players, Challinor of the Warehouse takes first place, his kicking and tackling being very fine. But for him, the loss would certainly have been heavier.
RWW won the semi final 1-0. It was typical cup tie according to the paper. The Myllinites nearly brought the downfall of RWW, but Powell and Challinor were in fine form |
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Montgomeryshire Express, 21st May 1907
T. E. Pennington, Newtown's clever goalkeeper would secure a good opportunity for the next season, as last week, Tommy signed on for Reading, a Southern League team. |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1907, a friendly encounter was contested by Newtown North End and the White Stars. The Stars were a much lighter XI than their opponents but gave almost as good an exhibition. North End won 6v2. Two penalty kicks were awarded to the White Stars, but they were unfruitful. |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1907, Newtown held the Welsh Amateur Cup Final between Buckley Engineers and Aberystwyth. The Engineers won 4v0 in a replay, after a 2v2 draw. | |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1907 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Ireland 2v3 Wales
23rd February 1907 at Belfast |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Stoke F.C.
James Roberts, Bradford City A.F.C.
Lloyd Leigh Davies, Stoke F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
George Owen Williams, Wrexham A.F.C.
Llewelyn Charles Davies, Wrexham A.F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester United F.C.
William Jones "Lot", Manchester City F.C.
Arthur Howell Hughes, Chirk A.A.A. F.C.
Richard Morris, Grimsby Town F.C.
Gordon Peace Jones, Wrexham A.F.C. |
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Wales 3v2 Ireland, Belfast 1907.
Players back row; George Latham, G.O. Williams, J. Roberts,
L.R. Roose, Lloyd Davies, Ll. Davies, Linesman Evan Rees, Newtown
Front Row; Mr S. Roberts, trainer, Lot Jones, Arthur Hughes, W. Meredith. R. Morris (formerly Newtown), Gordon Jones. | |
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Wales 1v0 Scotland
4th March 1907 at Wrexham |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Stoke F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
Lloyd Leigh Davies, Stoke F.C.
Ioan Haydn Price, Aston Villa F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester United F.C.
William Jones "Lot", Manchester City F.C.
Hugh Morgan-Owen, Welshpool F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Nottingham Forest F.C.
Gordon Peace Jones, Wrexham A.F.C. |
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England 1v1 Wales
18th March 1907 at London |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Stoke F.C.
Lloyd Leigh Davies, Stoke F.C.
Samuel Meredith, Stoke F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
Morgan Maddox Morgan-Owen, Corinthians F.C.
Edward Hughes, Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester United F.C.
William Jones "Lot", Manchester City F.C.
Arthur William Green, Nottingham Forest F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Nottingham Forest F.C.
Robert Ernest "Bobby" Evans, Aston Villa F.C. |
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Montgomeryshire and District League
1907/08
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Aberystwyth Town
UCW Aberystwyth
Llanidloes United
Towyn Rovers
# Newtown North End
# Royal Welsh Warehouse Newtown
Montgomery
Oswestry Works AO
One match not played
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Pl
14
14
14
13
14
14
14
13
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W
14
4
5
4
3
3
2
0
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D
0
8
5
5
7
5
5
5
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L
0
2
4
4
4
6
7
8
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F
73
30
23
24
21
16
15
14
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A
13
25
29
26
28
29
37
37
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Pts
28
16
15
13
13
11
9
5
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1908 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Wales 1v7 England
16th March 1908 at Wrexham |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Sunderland A.F.C.
(replaced on 46' by David Davies, Bolton Wanderers F.C.)
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
Edwin Hughes, Nottingham Forest F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester United F.C.
William Henry Matthews, Chester F.C.
William Davies, Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Arthur Grenville Morris, Nottingham Forest F.C.
Robert Ernest "Bobby" Evans, Aston Villa F.C. |
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Wales 0v1 Ireland
11th April 1908 at Aberdare |
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Robert Owen Evans, Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Jeffrey Woodward Jones, Llandrindod Wells F.C.
Ernest Peake, Aberystwyth F.C.
Maurice Pryce Parry, Liverpool F.C.
Ioan Haydn Price, Burton United F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester United F.C.
Richard Morris, Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Walter Martin Watkins, Stoke F.C.
Albert Victor Hodgkinson, Southampton Town F.C.
Thomas Daniel Jones, Aberdare F.C.
Horace Elford Blew, Wrexham A.F.C. | |
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Montgomeryshire and District League
1908/09
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Llanidloes
Towyn Rovers
# Royal Welsh Warehouse Newtown
UCW Aberystwyth
Llanfyllin Town
Montgomery
Aberystwyth Town
# Newtown North End
One match not played
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Pl
14
14
14
14
14
13
13
14
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W
9
7
6
4
4
2
3
2
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D
2
4
5
6
5
6
4
4
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L
3
3
3
4
5
5
6
8
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F
39
27
36
30
25
17
17
18
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A
15
15
25
26
32
29
27
37
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Pts
20
18
17
14
13
10
10
8
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1909 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Ireland 2v3 Wales
20th March 1909 at Belfast |
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Leigh Richmond Roose, Sunderland A.F.C.
Charles Richard Morris, Derby County F.C.
Jeffrey Woodward Jones, Llandrindod Wells F.C.
George Latham, Liverpool F.C.
Ernest Peake, Liverpool F.C.
Lloyd Leigh Davies, Northampton Town F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester United F.C.
George Arthur Wynn, Wrexham A.F.C.
William Davies, Blackburn Rovers F.C.
William Jones "Lot", Manchester City F.C.
Ioan Haydn Price, Wrexham A.F.C. | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1910, Buckley beat Aberystwyth 1v0 in the Welsh Amateur Cup Final held at Newtown. |
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Montgomeryshire and District League
1909/10
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Llanidloes
Llanfyllin Town
Towyn
Aberystwyth Town
# Royal Welsh Warehouse Newtown
Welshpool
UCW Aberystwyth
Caersws
Montgomery
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Pl
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16 |
W
14
10
9
8
6
7
5
4
1 |
D
0
2
3
1
4
1
3
1
1 |
L
2
4
4
7
6
8
8
11
14 |
F
64
41
30
42
34
28
21
20
17 |
A
12
16
18
40
47
34
31
40
54 |
Pts
28
22
21
17
16
15
13
9
3 |
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Montgomeryshire and District League
1910/11
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Royal Welch Fusiliers
Llanfyllin
Llanidloes
UCW Aberystwyth
Barmouth
Aberystwyth
Newtown Royal Welsh Warehouse
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Pl
11
11
10
12
11
10
10 |
W
7
7
7
5
4
2
2 |
D
2
2
2
3
1
1
1 |
L
2
2
1
4
6
7
9 |
F
37
39
34
35
25
18
27 |
A
15
21
12
30
40
35
52 |
Pts
16
16
14
13
9
5
5
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1913 - 1914
Royal Welsh Warehouse Recreation Society
Montgomeryshire Challenge Cup Winners
R.W.W. 2v1 Caersws
During the season, the Royal Welsh Warehouse played 21 games, won 16, lost 2, drew 3, goals for 64, against 32.
Standing; D. Thomas (Committee), J. Rees (Committee), R.E. Rees, E. Beadles, W. Lloyd, P. Townsend, C. Harris, J. Breeze, A. Rees (Committee) C. P. Challinor (Secretary)Sitting; R. E. E vans (Committe), R. Jones, B. Evans, M. Jones (Captain), H. Boulton, G. Williams, D. Smith (Chairman) |
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1913 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Ireland 0v1 Wales
18th January 1913 at Belfast |
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William Ellis Bailiff, Llanelly F.C.
Thomas John Hewitt, Chelsea F.C.
Llewelyn Charles Davies, Wrexham A.F.C.
George Latham, Cardiff City F.C.
Ernest Peake, Liverpool F.C.
Joseph Thomas Jones, Stoke F.C.
William Henry "Billy" Meredith, Manchester United F.C.
David Walter Davies, Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Walter Otto Davis, Millwall Athletic F.C.
James Roberts, Wrexham A.F.C.
John Hugh Evans, Cardiff City F.C. | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
Max Woosnam, born 1892
in Liverpool was an unique sportsman. He Captained Manchester City, won a cap for England v Wales in 1922, won a tennis doubles Gold Medal in the 1920 Olympics and at Wimbledon, scored 144 against M.C.C. in Lords. He lived in Aberhafesp during his youth and played football, cricket and golf for Newtown. His father was the Minister in Aberhafesp. |
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Harry Beadles, born in Newtown in 1897, played for Liverpool for 3 seasons scoring 6 goals in 17 games.
He was signed by George Latham for Cardiff City in 1924 and played in City's F.A. Cup Final team which lost 1v0 to Sheffield United in 1925.
Cardiff's team that day was; Farquharson, Nelson, Blair, Wake, Keenor, Hardy, W. Davies, Gill, Nicholson, Beadles, D. Evans
He scored 14 goals for Cardiff in 31 games in one season and then signed for Sheffield Wednesday.
He won 2 Welsh International caps in 1925, against Scotland (lost 1v3 at Edinburgh) and England (lost 1v2 at Swansea).
Welsh team against Scotland was; Gray, Jenkins, Russell, S. Davies, Keenor, W. Williams, W. Davies, Nicholls, Beadles, Cook. Williams scored for Wales.
Welsh team against England was; Gray, Morley, Russell, E. Jenkins, Keenor, E. Thomas, W. Davies, Nicholls, Fowler, Beadles, Cook. The Welsh goal was an own goal by England's Bower.
Harry died in 1958.
Harry also signed for Sheffield Wednesday, and for Southport in 1926, where he scored 60 goals in 93 games and Dundalk.
I am grateful to Harry's family for supplying additional information.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT HARRY BEADLES' ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER
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Bolton Trial
County Times 15th April 1922
Albert Townsend, captain of Newtown Albion, was selected for a trial with Bolton Wanderers.
Bolton were sixth in the First Division in the 1921/22 season. |
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County Times, 15th April 1922.
Elementary School Shield Final
Penygloddfa EL 3v0 Llanfyllin CE.
Penygloddfa Team: Harry Johnson, Douglas Beadles, Emlyn Hamer,
Harold Davies, David Griffiths, Bert Edwards, Frank Evans,
Tommy Jarman, Cyril Hamer, Arthur Griffiths, Billy Jones.
Arthur Griffiths, Tommy Jarman and Frank Evans scored the goals.
"Tommy Jarman, a dimunative player possessed of grit and speed, who unquestionably made the shield secure for side."
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WELSH
INTERNATIONAL MATCHES
FEATURING
NEWTOWN PLAYERS
Year: 1925 |
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Players from Newtown
appear in bold print |
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Scotland 3v1 Wales
14th February 1925 at Edinburgh |
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Albert Gray, Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
John Jenkins, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Moses Richard Russell, Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Stanley Charles Davies,West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Frederick Charles "Fred" Keenor, Cardiff City F.C.
William Williams, Northampton Town F.C.
William "Willie" Davies, Cardiff City F.C.
John Barry L. "Jack" Nicholls, Cardiff City F.C.
Leonard Stephen "Len" Davies, Cardiff City F.C.
George Harold Beadles, Cardiff City F.C.
Frederick Cook, Newport County A.F.C. |
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Wales 1v2 England
28th February 1925 at Swansea |
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Albert Gray, Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Ernest James Morley, Swansea Town F.C.
Moses Richard Russell, Plymouth Argyle F.C.
John Jenkins, Lovell`s Athletic F.C.
Frederick Charles "Fred" Keenor, Cardiff City F.C.
Edgar Thomas, Cardiff City F.C.
William "Willie" Davies, Cardiff City F.C.
John Fowler, Swansea Town F.C.
John Barry L. "Jack" Nicholls, Cardiff City F.C.
George Harold Beadles, Cardiff City F.C.
Frederick Cook, Newport County A.F.C. | |
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NEWTOWN'S
WELSH FOOTBALL INTERNATIONAL
PLAYERS |
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BEADLES G.H. |
1925 |
v England
v Scotland |
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HIBBOTT H.
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1880
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v England
v Scotland |
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1885 |
v Scotland |
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LATHAM G.
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1905
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v England (with Liverpool)
v Scotland |
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1906 |
v Scotland |
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1907
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v England
v Scotland
v Northern Ireland |
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1908 |
v England |
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1909 |
v N. Ireland (with Southport Central) |
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1910 |
v England (with Cardiff City) |
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1913 |
v Northern Ireland |
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LLOYD J.W.
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1879
1885 |
v Scotland (with Wrexham)
v Scotland (with Newtown) |
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MORRIS R.
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1902
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v England
v Scotland
v Northern Ireland |
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1903
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v Scotland
v Northern Ireland |
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1904
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v England (with Liverpool)
v Scotland
v Northern Ireland |
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1906 |
v Scotland |
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1907 |
v Northern Ireland |
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1908 |
v Northern Ireland |
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NOCK W. |
1879 |
v Northern Ireland |
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OWEN D. |
1879 |
v England |
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OWEN T. |
1879 |
v England |
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PARRY H. |
1895 |
v Northern Ireland |
| PRYCE-JONES A.W. |
1895 |
v England |
| PRYCE-JONES W.E. |
1887 |
v Scotland |
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1888
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v Scotland
v England
v Northern Ireland |
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1890 |
v Northern Ireland |
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TAYLOR O.D.
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1893
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v Scotland
v Northern Ireland |
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1894
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v Scotland
v Northern Ireland |
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TOWNSEND W. |
1887 |
v Northern Ireland |
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1893 |
v Northern Ireland |
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WOOSNAM G. |
1879 |
v Scotland |
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WORTHINGTON T. |
1894 |
v Scotland | |
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A NEWTOWN TEAM around 1911 |
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NEWTOWN 1935/36 taken at the club's ground, "24 acres" on which the BRD works was then situated - now The Lion Works.
Back; C. Tinker, Bill Barrett, Fred Jones, Roy Leach, Wilf Parry,
Tom Jones, Harry Smout, Dick Evans, Reading Jones, Jim Clayton.
Front; Tommy Jarman, Harry Bird, Harold Roberts, Cyril Gentle,
Billy Reynolds, Norman Williams, Charlie Davies
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1936 Llay Welfare drew 1v1 with Treharris in the Welsh Amateur Cup Final held at Newtown. Llay won the replay 3v1 at Oswestry. |
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Montgomeryshire Cup Presentation 1936/37 |
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Newtown F.C. Montgomeryshire Cup Winning Team -
1936/37
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Oswald Hannan 4th and Richie Jones 9th in the back row. Newtown beat Llanidloes 3v2. Newtown's team was R. Leach, Tom Jones, R.M. Morris, R.A. Boden, N.I. Williams, W. McEllenborough, T. Jarman, W. Fyles, R. Morris, W. Morgan, T. Jones |
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DID YOU KNOW?
Before moving to Latham Park, Newtown played at a number of grounds? These included the 'Cunnings', 'Racecourse Recreation Ground' and 'Plantation Lane'. |
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County Schools' Shield Final
1937/38
Above: Newtown County School, who defeated Welshpool County School (below) in the final of the Competition at Welshpool on the 10th March 1938
Mr. Reg Jones presenting the County Schools' Shield to the Newtown captain, R. Ll. Evans at Welshpool on Thursday.
Photo:"Express"
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Newtown C.S. 4v1 Welshpool C.S.
Newtown had to fight much harder than the margin suggests. Welshpool were striving for an equaliser, when just 1v0 down, fifteen minutes before the end. Newtown won because their team work was far superior.
Both teams were well served in defence, and D.S. Morgan, the Newtown left-back in particular, impressed with his steady powerful clearances. D. Burgess was prominent in the Welshpool defence.
J. Richards gave Newtown the lead after five minutes after a right wing attack, and a minute later, W. Blair equalised from a position which did not appear to threaten imminent danger.
Shortly afterwards Newtown regained the lead. L. Griffiths sent the ball into the goal area from the halfway line, and following a brief struggle, R. Ll. Evans scored with a fast shot.
F. Cadwalladr missed a Welshpool penalty before half time, as the ball struck the crossbar.
K. Hamer scored Newtown's third goal after a run from the halfway line. M. Owen completed the scoring.
Newtown C.S.:
W.M. Jones: C.G. Bridgwater, D.S. Morgan: N. Hilton, R.G. Davies, L. Gittins: K. Hamer, M. Owen, R. Ll. Evans, F. Griffiths, J. Richards.
Welshpool G.S.:
M.M. Richards: R. Mourby, D. Burgess: F. White, J. Chester, P. Astley: D. Lewis, W. Blair, F. Cadwalladr, K. Rogers, C. Wynne.
Referee: Mr E. J. Rushgrove, Welshpool. |
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1937/38
Above, the Newtown Half Holiday team which lost to the Llanidloes Half Holiday team, below
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WALTER HENRY EVANS
(1865 - 1938)
(former secretary Newtown F.C.) | |
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Obituary for Walter Henry Evans (ex Newtown FC secretary)
in the Calgary Herald. It seems that he died on March 31, 1938. This is what it says in the March 31 paper.
(Information courtesy of Ian Garland)
LEADER IN SPORTS CALLED BY DEATH
Walter Henry Evans, prominent in football circles during his residence in the province for the past 27 years died this morning at his home, 449 Eleven-A street, north-west, at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Evans was a former vice-president of the Alberta Football Association and a member of the Welsh Football Association. He had been active in organizing football here for many years.
From 1883 to 1885, Mr. Evans had been a member of the Welsh international football team in the Old Country. He was a life member of the Alberta Football Association and was a member of St. David's Society.
He had been employed as a clerk with the Canadian Pacific Railway until his retirement in 1934.
He leaves a son A.A. (Vic) in Calgary; and a daughter, Mrs. G. Waterman, also of Calgary.
Services will be Saturday, at 2 p.m. from Park Memorial chapel, with the Rev. J.M. Roe officiating. Burial will be in Burnsland cemetery. |
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Welsh Amateur International Cap
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Bobby Hibbott receives his Welsh Amateur International Cap against England in 1950 from Mr J. E. Neale. Also in the picture is Harry Jones, left. |
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Montgomeryshire Junior League Team
which played Aberystwyth in Welshpool.
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Welsh Amateur International Team 0v1 England. 21 January 1950
Standing; D. Jackson, E. Griffiths, G. Groves, L. Jones, R. Porch, G. Morgan.
Sitting; F. Donovan, A. Evans, G. Manning, R.H. Hibbott (Newtown), B.J. Griffiths |
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BOBBY HIBBOTT'S
WELSH AMATEUR
INTERNATIONAL SHIRT |
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NEWTOWN F.C. - but which year? Can you please help?
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Standing; /......../ Albert Townsend, Bert Evans, Ronnie Rees, Cyril Whitticase, Bert Hedges, Jack Rowlands, John Richards, Ronnie Rees
Seated; Arthur Evans, Billy Pritchard, Tommy Jarman, Bill Cooke, Glynn Lumsden |
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You are enjoying
A KEITH HARDING SELECTION |
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NEWTOWN A.F.C. late 1940's |
Glynn Lumsden, Brian Jones, Reg O'Connor, George Davies, Cyril Whitticase, Billy Morris Ritchie Jones (Trainer)
Billy Williams, Ken Lewis, Bobby Hibbott, John Richards, Billy Purnell, David Jones (Diso) |
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Newtown FC 1947/48 with The Montgomeryshire Cup, and Mid Wales League Cup.
Standing; Cyril Whitticase, Len Evans, Bob Wildblood, Reg O'Connor, Bert Evans, Richie Jones, George Davies, Glynn Lumsden, Billy Purnell, Dennis Powell, John Richards
Middle row; Cutter Parry, Brian Roberts, Irwin Jones, Fred Barnett, Brian Jones, John Williams, Alfie Owen, trainer
Bottom Row; Iori Oliver, Bill Pritchard, Bobby Hibbott, Bryan Rees |
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Montgomeryshire Cup Winners.
Players only; Standing, Cyril Whitticase, Reg O'Connor, George Davies, Jack Rowlands, Bert Evans, Glynn Lumsden
Seated; Iori Oliver, Bryan Rees, Bobby Hibbott, John Richards, Bill Pritchard |
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Mid Wales League Cup Winners
Players only; Standing; Len Evans, Richie Jones, Billy Purnell, Dennis Powell
Seated; Cutter Parry, Brian Roberts, Irwin Jones, Fred Barnett, Brian Jones, John Williams |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In the late 1940's, the Officers and General Committee of Newtown F.C. took the decision to purchase and construct a new playing headquarters at a site to be called Latham Park. This decision was a far sighted one and the present Officers, Committee, supporters and players owe so much to their counterparts for their vision, all those years ago. |
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Ronnie Clayton
Blackburn Rovers & England |
Tommy Taylor
Manchester United & England |
| Ronnie and Tommy played at Newtown when serving at Tonfannau Army Camp, near Trawsfynydd. Derek Evans, Welsh Amateur goalkeeper also played here. |
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MEMORIES RETAINED FOR POSTERITY |
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My sincere thanks to Mr Brian F. Jones, left, for sharing with me his many fascinating memories, covering a glittering football career, at Latham Park in May 2008.
Brian went through both his scrapbooks containing nostalgic press cuttings and photos, described many of the action shots in over 50 photographs, and reminisced many a match from the programmes he has also kept.
I am extremely grateful to Brian for his permission to use the items he brought with him, to supplement the Keith Harding Selection. They are a major part of the selection.
"Anything to help" he said, "and I wish you well with the project". |
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1950 - 1951
636 Regiment T.A. R.A.
Standing; Edwards, Rob, Reg Jenkins, ----, Jarman, J. Price, Len Rowlands. Col Beaumont (Angel/Proprietor)Sitting; B. Williams, Lt McCormack, Major Morgan, J. Evans, K. Jones.
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| Abermule Wanderers, Winners of the Welshpool Knockout Competition, beating The Eagles 1v0. This is sadly the last phograph of Bobby Hibbot of Newtown, who scored the only goal of the game - his last ever. He died tragically. He is fourth from the left, front row. |
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Newtown Youth c 1950 Montgomeryshire Youth League - Championship Shield - undefeated. Newtown Knock Out Cup Winners
Back; H.S.L. Williams (Secretary), A. Davies, B.F. Jones, J. Hughes, T. Owen, G. Jones, D. Powell, K. Bowen
Front; D. Griffiths (Team Manager), K. Holloway, M. Lewis, D.L. Jones Captain, D. Stephens, D. Rigby, D.W. Rees (Chairman)
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Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times
10th March 1951
Debut for 16 year old B.F. Jones
B.F. Jones, a 16 year old secondary schoolboy will play his first senior game for Newtown seniors against Aberystwyth College today.
Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times
17th March 1951
Aberystwyth College 4 v 1 Newtown
BF. Jones, Newtown's 16 year old performed creditably and can be proud of the fact that he scored in his first senior game with the senior team.
Young B.F. Jones reduced the arrears from 3v0 with a hook shot which found the net. |
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Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times
19th May 1951
Cambrian Coast Cup for NEWTOWN
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Two superb goals by Bobby Hibbott during extra time gave 10 man Newtown the Cambrian Coast Cup.
Edgar Williams opened the scoring for Newtown, but Towyn equalised before half time and took the lead early in the second half.
Mason put the scores level at 2v2 from a penalty, taking the game into extra time.
Towyn then reclaimed the lead by 3v2, then Hibbott went through the centre to ram in the equaliser and put in another goal before full time. |
During this cup run, Newtown played 5, won 4 and drew 1, with 20 goals scored and 9 conceded. |
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LATHAM PARK FIRST |
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Pictured here is the Newtown team that played the first competitive fixture at
Latham Park, on 25th August 1951.
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Back row; Gwilym Lloyd, Pryce Smith, Glynn Lumsden, Harry Jones, Billy Purnell,
Brian Jones, Johnny Jones
Front row; Iorrie Oliver, Bryan Rees, Brian F. Jones. Edgar P. Williams, Les Stephens |
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NEWTOWN
4v0
ABERYSTWYTH
A crowd of 1,211 watched Newtown beat Aberystwyth 4 v 0 in the Central Wales League.
Brian F. Jones scored the first ever goal at Latham Park in this fine inaugural match. He went on to score a hat trick.
Pictured left is club captain Edgar P. Williams receiving a telegram, just before kick off sent by Mr Reg Manley, owner of the Bear Hotel.
He was on holiday and unable to attend the game. |
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Panoramic shot of Newtown's first game at Latham Park | |
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DID YOU KNOW?
The George Latham Liniment. Brian F. Jones recalls using George's liniment which consisted of a concoction of mixed oils and grit, which was applied to a player's calf and thigh muscles. It gave a tingling sensation and was very welcome in wet and cold conditions, having its own particular smell. Brian had the honour/pleasure of playing in the opening match at Latham Park in September 1951, and the Robins of the 50s and 60s used the 'Magic Potion' to full effect until the emergence of the modern sprays took over. |
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Can you help please?
If you have any old photos or programmes which can be scanned and returned to you, or interesting facts on Newtown F.C.
to add to the collection,
please contact Ken Davies on mail@penmon.org |
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GEORGE LATHAM
Latham Park was so named in honour of
CAPTAIN GEORGE LATHAM,
a Newtown footballing hero of the past.
Latham Park photographed in 1999
George Latham played for Liverpool, Stoke City and Cardiff City and was capped by Wales on two occasions during the early part of the century.
In 1911 he joined Cardiff City as a player and later became their trainer and held this post when Cardiff City beat Arsenal in the 1926/27 F. A. Cup Final.
George Latham is standing in the back row, on the left.
| BIDDING BRISK FOR FOOTBALL ITEMS
A collection personally gathered by George Latham, Welsh International from 1905 to 1913, realised top price of £2,500 at Mullock Madeley's April football memorabilia sale.
Auctioneer John Mullock said he was delighted with the day's trading, describing bidding as very brisk in the packed sale room - further buffered by a heavy entry of commision bids.
The Latham collection included autographs from the England and Wales teams at Ninian Park.
(Undated press cutting around 2000) |
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WELSH AMATEUR TRIAL
Mid Wales XI
v
North Wales & Wrexham XI
at
Latham Park
Saturday December 2nd, 1951
Kick-off 2.30pm
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Mid Wales XI
1. S. Griffiths
(Aberystwyth Town)
2. M. Jones
(Llanidloes)
3. W. Edwards
(Llanidloes)
4. A. Evans
(Machynlleth)
5. T. Owen
(Llanfair Caereinion)
6. G. Lloyd
(Newtown)
7. P. N. Rees
(Machynlleth)
8. E. P. Williams
(Newtown)
9. J. Griffiths
(Llanidloes)
10. P. Woosnam
(Caersws)
11.D. Mason
(Knighton) |
North Wales & Wrexham XI
1. R. D. Williams
(Portmadoc)
2. M. Evans
(Bangor)
3. W. H. Ellis
(Buckley)
4. D. G. Roberts
(Ruthin B.L.)
5. R. Maybury
(Greenfields)
6. D. Hughes
(Chirk)
7. H. Williams
(Brymbo)
8. A. Williams
(Rhyl)
9. W. E. Griffiths
(Caernarvon)
10. G. Pritchard
(Llangefni)
11. N. Williams
(Penycae) |
Referee; W.J. Rowlands, Llanidloes
Linesmen; M. Phillips, Llanidloes, H.M. Williams, Newtown
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The Mid Wales XI take the field with high hopes of reversing last season's defeat at Machynlleth. We feel very proud that four former Welsh Youth Internationals and products of the County are included in today's team, viz. T. Owen, Llanfair Caereinion, P. Woosnam, Caersws, P. Rees and A. Evans, Machynlleth. Also it gives us much pleasure to see two Newtown players;-
E. P. Williams and G. Lloyd included and players from our near neighbours, Llanidloes |
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NEWTOWN F.C. SUPPORTERS' CLUB (1952)
The Supporters' Club was formed in the early part of the 1952/53 Season and up to the end of the 1954/55 Season, as a result of its activities, has been able to hand over £2,750 to the Newtown F.C. for ground improvements and the wages of the Player-Coach. The Football Club have also been assured that the expenses of the Isle of Man Amateur Soccer Competition, June 1956, will be met from Club funds.
At the time of going to press the membership for the current Season stands at 2015 - a truly remarkable figure for a town the size of Newtown. |
ENGLAND 6 v 0 WALES |
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Wales Youth team v England 23rd Feb 1952 at Home Park Plymouth.
Welsh team 1 D. Williams, 2 E. Baker, 3 K Collins, 4 E. Stevens, 5 R. Smith, 6 P Shiel, 7 D.J. Moore, 8 T. Evans, 9 B.F. Jones, Newtown, 10 B Griffiths, 11 G. Richards |
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WELSH AMATEUR CUP 1952/53 |
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Newtown
1. E.K. Morgan
2. G. Lumsden
3. B. Jones
4.A. Hughes
5. T. Owen
6. E. P. Williams
7. I. Oliver
8. K. Lewis
9. B. F. Jones
10. J. Bennett
11. L. Stephens |
Atlas Sports Club
1. V. Jenkins
2. G. Williams
3. I. Jones
4. T. Cox
5. G. Lloyd
6. T. Lewisw
7. R. Evans
8. N. Thomas
9. R. Evans
10.P. Elias
11. B. Sykes |
Newtown today have the services of T. Owen, the Welsh Amateur International and his inclusion should do much to consolidate the middle line. J. Bennet and A. Hughes are also players of no mean ability and coupled with our regulars, our team should generally be much strengthened. |
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Montgomeryshire School XI v Oswestry School XI
Back; Gordon Evans, Geoff Windsor, Brian Breese,/....../ Cledwyn Evans, Milton Claffey
Front; Ken Fletcher, Brian F. Jones, Elwyn Jones, ? Lloyd, /......./ |
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Montgomeryshire Schoolboys
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Wrexham Schoolboys
1953 |
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Back row l - r; Emyr Evans, Colin Rimmer, Frank Clayton, Ivor Hughes,
Ted Lewis and Geraint Evans.
Front row l - r; Milwyn Owen, Mervyn Owen, Mel Pryce,
Clive Lloyd and Wyburn Smith |
THE MAU-MAU TEAM from 1953
Finalists in the Newtown Knock Out Competition
Back row; Keith Bound, Norman Davies, Cliff Blayney, David Williams, Iorrie Oliver, Wally Davies
Front row; Cutter Parry, Arthur Powell, Edgar P. Williams (Capt), Glyn Stephens, Frank Capener.
Frank Capener recalls the Mau Mau's Cup run. They beat Kerry in the semi final and then played the Newtown Youth Team in the final.
"I missed an empty net from one or two yards out, after 'Cutter' had forced his way down the right wing with a mazy run and put in a fine cross. Edgar patted me on the head and said it could have happened to anyone.
"It was a generous thing to say after the huge effort he, and the rest of the team had made. Two minutes or so later the final whistle went.
"Earlier, we had been two up, but a very good team, marshalled by those five players, David Jones and Austin Davies, fought back to win 3v2.
"They also had in their team; Terry Owen (goalkeeper), B.F. Jones, Keith Owen, Gilbert Jones. It was the Newtown Youth Team at the time.
"Perhaps it was an omen of the 'Glory Days' to come at Latham Park!"
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WELSH AMATEUR CUP
ACTION FROM THE 1950's
Newtown goalkeeper Harry Jones in action, with Tony Evans close at hand |
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LLANIDLOES TOWN F.C. |
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Mid Wales League Cup Winners in the 1950s
Back row; Tudor Ingram, Mike Jones, John Geraint Griffiths, Bert Hedges, Phil Woosnam, Gaordon Evans, Bert Slawson
Front row; Peter Rees, Billy Edwards, Sid Watkins, Vaunny Hughes, Gwyn Vaughan |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1954, Lovells Athletic beat Overton St Mary's 3v2 in the Welsh Amateur Cup Final, held at Newtown |
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Ted Rigby
Newtown Manager
1954 - 1958 |
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Ted Rigby was the man who led Newtown to their Welsh Amateur Cup victory against Chirk. A former professional football, he played for;
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Manchester City
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Barrow
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Cheltenham Town
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Hereford United
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The previous season, 1953/54, Newtown finished 6th in the Mid Wales League with 9 victories in 20 games.
The County Times on the 28th August stated that Ted had accepted the offer of becoming player coach at Newtown. He selected himself for the opening league match against Knighton, which the Robins won 10v1.
Newtown's team was;.
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Wally Davies;
G.Lumsden, D.L. Jones;
J. Evans, T. Rigby, P. Evans ;
I. Oliver, D. Powell, E.P. Williams, A. Davies, J.Richards |
Newtown were 6th in the 1954/55 season, winning 10 of their 20 games.
The following season, Newtown were runners-up to 55th RA Tonfannau, with 15 victories from 20 games.
1956/57 saw Newtown again runners-up to RA Tonfannau, with 18 victories from 22 games.
1957/58 was more disappointing as Newtown finished 6th with 12 victories from 20 games.
On the 17th May 1958, the County Times reported that Newtown was another club with problems. A player-coach was being sought and the club was well aware of the need to carry on the good work inaugurated by Ted Rigby.
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ON THE WELSH AMATEUR CUP TRAIL
1954 / 55
| 1st & 2nd Rounds |
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Exempted |
| 3rd Round |
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NEWTOWN
S. Evans B. Rimmer 2 |
3v3
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CAERSWS
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| 3rd Round Replay |
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CAERSWS
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1v2
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NEWTOWN
I. Oliver J. Richards |
| 4th Round |
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MARKET DRAYTON
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1v4
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NEWTOWN
S. Evans 2 D. Powell
I. Oliver |
| 5th Round |
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| ABERYSTWYTH TOWN |
0v2 |
NEWTOWN
S. Evans B. Rimmer |
| 6th Round |
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CARDIFF CORINTHIANS
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2v2
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NEWTOWN
I. Oliver B. Rimmer
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| 6th Round Replay |
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NEWTOWN
E.P. Williams D. Powell |
2v1
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CARDIFF CORINTHIANS
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| Semi-Final |
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NEWTOWN
D.Powell S.Evans K.Lewis
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3v2
aet
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SANKEYS
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| WELSH AMATEUR |
CUP |
FINAL |
CHIRK A.A.A.
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2v4
aet
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NEWTOWN
K. Bowen G. Stephens 2 S. Evans |
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Welsh Amateur Cup
6th Round
CARDIFF CORRIES 2
NEWTOWN 2
(at Latham Park)
THIS WAS THEIR FINEST HOUR
Although Newtown's equalising goal game 30 seconds from the end, they were the better side throughout.
In 5 minutes, Newtown centre half Jim Evans brought the ball though from a fine defensive interception, stabbed it forward to David Powell, who cleverly whipped it across to Iori Oliver, and the ball was in the net before the Cardiff keeper could move. 1-0.
Right back Glynn Lumsden was in fine form checking Cardiff's attacks. |
Jim Evans closes in as Jones goes for the ball. Evans saved Newtown during several Corries raids. |
Cardiff brought out the best out of B.F. Jones in goal with a brilliant dive at the feet of Riley, who looked certain to score.
In the 39th minute, Cardiff bundled the goal into the net, but a penalty was awarded. They scored. 1-1.
Cardiff took the lead from a corner.1-2.
In the last half minute, Austin Davies, Newtown's 18 year old left back who was the finest attacking half back on the field, threw himself into the attack. He combined with Powell and Oliver, whose clever interplay tangled the defence to allow Rimmer to equalise. 2-2.
NEWTOWN 2
CARDIFF CORRIES 1
(replay)
NEWTOWN ARE IN SEMI FINAL - THANKS TO "E.P'S" LATE GOAL.
Within two minutes, Austin Davies put Stan Evans in possession. He slipped it to David Powell, who charged at the defence and left the Cardiff keeper helpless with a low drive into the net.1-0
Cardiff, attacking against a hesitant defence, equalised with a brilliant header, giving Jones in goal, no chance. 1-1.
25 seconds left to play. A Newtown corner. Edgar Williams prepares to take the kick. The ball sails into the air above Evans, Powell and Oliver, touches the keeper's hand and goes in to the net. Williams has scored direct from the corner. 2-1 |
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Welsh Amateur Cup
Semi Final
NEWTOWN 3
SANKEY'S 2
(after extra time)
(at Aberystwyth)
NEWTOWN REACH FINAL OF WELSH AMATEUR CUP
In this semi-final tie Newtown bewildered Sankey's Hadley Castle Works team by the finest craftmanship football I have seen for a long time, writes 'Criticus'
Newtown took the lead after 35 minutes. A free kick just outside the Sankey penalty box was collected by inside right Powell, who sprinted through the defence to slide the ball into the net. 1-0.
Williams engineered a sparkling attack 11 minutes into the second half, which resulted in an unmarked Ken Lewis side footing the ball into the net. 2-0.
9 minutes later, Sankey pulled one back when Jones was unsighted, following a corner. 2-1.
A defensive error in the closing seconds resulted in Sankey's equalliser. Extra time beckoned. 2-2
Stan Evans, pictured left, whose general play was unselfish, fittingly scored the winner when he flicked a cross towards goal, and the ball span out of the keeper's hands into the net.3-2. |
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Welsh Amateur Cup Final
NEWTOWN 4
CHIRK AAA 2
(after extra time)
(at Welshpool)
CHIRK FORCED EXTRA TIME - BUT THE ROBINS MAKE THE MOST OF IT.
The first 20 minutes was crammed with earnest endeavour and a display of nervous energy on both sides. Then Riley put Chirk ahead booting the ball in along the grass. 0-1.
Newtown winger Stephens was brought down in Chirk's penalty area, and Keith Bowen made no mistake from the spot. 1-1
Stephens later fastened on to a long forward pass from Stan Evans whose shot went past the keeper. 2-1.
Chirk flung themselves forward and grabbed an equaliser after about 80 minutes. Extra time. 2-2.
Stephens scored his second to give Newtown the lead again, 6 minutes into extra time. 3-2.
Stan Evans made the Cup safe for the Robins with a fine goal with 6 minutes remaining. 4-2.
NEWTOWN WIN THE WELSH AMATEUR CUP.
Left; Brian F. Jones makes a fine save.
Bottom left; Glynn Lumsden boots the ball clear from a Chirk attack.
Bottom right. Jones makes another brave save |
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WELSH AMATEUR CUP FINAL 1955
Anticipation |
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Standing; Glynn Lumsden, Jim Evans, Brian Jones, Austin Davies,
Keith Bowen.
Seated; Iorrie Oliver, David Powell, Stan Evans, Edgar Williams, Ken Lewis, Gordon Stephens |
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WELSH AMATEUR CUP FINAL 1955
Celebration |
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Newtown won the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1954/55, beating Chirk 4 v 2 after extra time.
The game was played at Welshpool on the 16th April 1955 and in charge of The Robins was Ted Rigby (ex-Manchester City, Barrow and Hereford)
who had been signed as the club professional at the start of the season.
The late David Powell was a player in this team with goals coming from Gordon Stephens 2, Stan Evans and K. Bowen, one goal each. | |
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FOOTBALL FEATURE; |
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BRIAN F. JONES' FOOTBALL SCRAPBOOK |
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Days as an R.A.F. airman at Tutleigh Hill, having played for Shrewsbury Town Reserves and Oswestry Town. |
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Worthing Football Club August 15th 1954
Dear Mr Jones, As you will realise it is very difficult at the beginning of a season to fix a definite side, and it will take us a few weeks begore we are able to so so.
We were all favourably impressed with your display yesterday but it was felt that we must give our usual forwards a run in this opening league fixture. I personally have little doubt that yoy will soon make the first team.
Yours sincerely, Tom B. Stone. President |
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WELSH LEADER SCORES THREE FOR WORTHING
Worthing 7v3 Shoreham
Worthing have a find in 1953 Welsh Youth International, Brian Jones. Always after the ball, he is moving, quick thinking and has a good shot, particularly with his right foot.
He scored three times on Wednesday and but for Still in the Shoreham goal, he might have had another three. |
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CAPTAIN
Brian Jones, Newtown's goalkeeper turned out at inside right for his station team, Truleigh Hill, when they won the Sussex Daily News Challenge Cup. They defeated a team from Naval Base at Ford, the former holders of the cup, by four goals to two. He has captained the side throughout the season and they have not lost a game since November. |
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WORTHING JUST SCRAMBLE THROUGH
Worthing 5 v 4 Hove White Rovers
Brian Jones led the Worthing Attack in lively style in this F.A. Amateur 2nd Qualifying round |
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WORTHING'S FIRST DOUBLE OF SEASON
Epsom 0 v 3 Worthing
It was a treat to see Brian Jones back in the side for the first time since December 4th. His clever head flicks and neat and unselfish distribution enabled him to hold the forward line together well.
Jones's roving style created openings in the Epsom defence from which Dave Bloom soon profited. |
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WORTHING MUST HAVE A SECOND TRY
Jones heads hat-trick to keep them in the cup
Whitehawk 3 v 3 Worthing
Within an ace of a clear cut victory via a headed hat-trick from Brian Jones, Worthing were forced to a replay in Saturday's rustic Sussex Senior Cup (first round) match. |
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BRIAN JONES SCORES FOR LIVERPOOL
Bolton A 1 V 1 Liverpool A
Brian F. Jones - brilliant Newtown F.C. inside forward - played for Liverpool 'A' on Saturday against Bolton Wanderers 'A', at Bolton.
Brian scored the equalising goal in a 1 v 1 draw and impressed greatly with his play. Liverpool are again inviting him to turn out for them. |
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'B.F.' JOINS DAFFS
Newtown centre forward and top scorer will be playing inside right in the Llanidloes side to entertain Knighton. Earlier this week he had been picked to lead the Welshpool attack against Denbigh Town in the Wrexham Area and the news that he had joined the Daffs could mean a re-shuffle in Welshpool's line up.
Las season, Jones, a one time goalkeeper, netted 56 goals for the Robins. If B.F. 'clicks' with Llanidloes' top scorer Pritchard Winters this afternoon, Knighton might need to look to their laurels.
Brian scored 5 goals in the 8 v 0 victory. |
EDGAR PUGH WILLIAMS
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Edgar Pugh Williams
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ENGLAND 3v1 WALES
Amateur International
Bournemouth April 1955
The Saturday following Newtown's Amateur Cup win over Chirk, Edgar Pugh Williams played for Wales |
Edgar's Welsh International shirt
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The Welsh team consisted of;
M. Evans, A. Evans, E. Evans, D. Williams, I. Robling, T. Owen, P.Rees, E.P. Williams, G. Morgan, P. Woosnam, K. Tucker
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A KEITH HARDING SELECTION |
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THIS IS HOW NEWTOWN FARED IN THE LEAGUE
BETWEEN THEIR FIRST GAME AT LATHAM PARK
AND WINNING THE WELSH AMATEUR CUP
| 1951-52 |
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55th RA Tonfannau |
20 |
16 |
2 |
2 |
99 |
31 |
34 |
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Newtown |
20 |
15 |
2 |
3 |
78 |
31 |
32 |
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Llanidloes Town |
20 |
13 |
1 |
6 |
78 |
50 |
27 |
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Kington Town |
20 |
11 |
2 |
7 |
48 |
55 |
24 |
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Knighton Town |
20 |
10 |
1 |
9 |
71 |
58 |
21 |
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Caersws |
20 |
8 |
2 |
10 |
58 |
58 |
18 |
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Machynlleth |
20 |
7 |
4 |
9 |
44 |
53 |
18 |
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Aberystwyth Town Res |
20 |
8 |
1 |
11 |
57 |
58 |
17 |
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U.C.W. Aberystwyth |
20 |
7 |
1 |
12 |
51 |
69 |
15 |
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Llandrindod Wells |
20 |
3 |
2 |
15 |
36 |
96 |
8 |
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Llanfair Caereinion |
20 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
28 |
88 |
6 |
| 1952-53 |
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55th RA Tonfannau |
22 |
15 |
4 |
3 |
87 |
30 |
34 |
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Newtown |
22 |
15 |
4 |
3 |
67 |
35 |
34 |
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Llanidloes Town |
22 |
12 |
5 |
5 |
76 |
40 |
29 |
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Caersws |
22 |
13 |
3 |
6 |
81 |
60 |
29 |
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Kington Town |
22 |
10 |
6 |
6 |
75 |
69 |
26 |
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Aberystwyth Town Res |
22 |
10 |
4 |
8 |
65 |
67 |
24 |
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Knighton Town |
22 |
7 |
4 |
11 |
54 |
64 |
18 |
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Presteigne St Andrews |
22 |
8 |
2 |
12 |
51 |
67 |
18 |
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Llandrindod Wells |
22 |
5 |
8 |
9 |
46 |
62 |
18 |
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Machynlleth |
22 |
7 |
2 |
13 |
49 |
69 |
16 |
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U.C.W. Aberystwyth |
22 |
6 |
1 |
15 |
55 |
63 |
13 |
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Llanfair Caereinion |
22 |
2 |
1 |
19 |
24 |
115 |
5 |
| 1953-54 |
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55th RA Tonfannau |
20 |
16 |
0 |
4 |
65 |
29 |
32 |
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Caersws |
20 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
73 |
41 |
27 |
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Kington Town |
20 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
77 |
44 |
27 |
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Llanidloes Town |
20 |
9 |
5 |
6 |
60 |
40 |
23 |
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Llandrindod Wells |
20 |
10 |
3 |
7 |
37 |
38 |
23 |
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Newtown |
20 |
9 |
3 |
8 |
55 |
44 |
21 |
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Aberystwyth Town Res |
20 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
61 |
64 |
20 |
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Knighton Town |
20 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
51 |
49 |
17 |
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Presteigne St Andrews |
20 |
8 |
1 |
11 |
55 |
82 |
17 |
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U.C.W. Aberystwyth |
20 |
4 |
1 |
15 |
46 |
77 |
9 |
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Machynlleth |
20 |
1 |
2 |
17 |
33 |
105 |
4 |
| 1954-55 |
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Kington Town |
20 |
16 |
2 |
2 |
75 |
32 |
34 |
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Llanidloes Town |
20 |
14 |
3 |
3 |
66 |
37 |
31 |
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Llandrindod Wells |
20 |
11 |
5 |
4 |
54 |
28 |
27 |
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55th RA Tonfannau |
20 |
11 |
3 |
6 |
55 |
39 |
25 |
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Caersws |
20 |
10 |
3 |
7 |
73 |
49 |
23 |
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Newtown |
20 |
10 |
1 |
9 |
68 |
51 |
21 |
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U.C.W. Aberystwyth |
20 |
8 |
4 |
8 |
55 |
58 |
20 |
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Aberystwyth Town Res |
20 |
5 |
4 |
11 |
44 |
65 |
14 |
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Presteigne St Andrews |
20 |
5 |
3 |
12 |
42 |
61 |
13 |
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Knighton Town |
20 |
2 |
3 |
15 |
30 |
76 |
7 |
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Machynlleth |
20 |
2 |
1 |
17 |
33 |
99 |
5 |
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ISLE of MAN
NATIONAL
FOOTBALL
TOURNAMENT
JUNE 1955 |
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FEATURING;
ISLE of MAN NATIONAL XI
CLIFTONVILLE F.C.
(Irish League - 7 Amateur Internationals)
BOHEMIANS F.C.
NEWTOWN F.C.
(Welsh Amateur Cup Winners)
British European Airways INTERNATIONAL XI
BISHOP AUCKLAND F.C.
(F.A. Amateur Cup Winners)
The series of matches is designed to bring together in competition the cream of the Amateur Clubs from various countries comprising the British Isles, in a manner never attempted before; and I am satisfied that we shall enjoy a feast of Football of the highest standard.
It is our intention to make this Tournament an annual event and develope it to the advantage of all.
E.C. Fletcher
President I.O.M. F.A.
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NEWTOWN F.C. SQUAD
B.F. Jones
G. Lumsden B. Jones
E.P. Williams G. Jones J. Evans
P. Woosnam S. Evans G. Stephens
I. Oliver J. Richards P. Rees S. Stephens |
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B.F. Jones - Obtained his country's Youth Team Cap against Scotland in 1952
G. Lumsden - International trialist
E.P. Williams - Capped for Wales against Ireland
P. Woosnam - Has the unique distinction of having the Schoolboy, the Youth and 11 full Amateur caps
P. Rees - Has been awarded 13 International Caps including five Youth Caps.
S. Evans - Leading scorer in Mid-Wales League last season.
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FIVE A SIDE
TOURNAMENT
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Participating Teams;
1. Bishop Auckland 'A'
2. Newtown 'B'
3. B.E.A.
4. Isle of Man
5. Cliftonville
6. Newtown 'A'
7. R.A.F.
8. Bishop Auckland 'B' |
Newtown 'A'
B.F. Jones
P. Woosnam
E.P. Williams
P. Rees
G. Jones
I. Oliver
Newtown 'B'
B. Rimmer
L. Stephens
R. Pugh
I. Richards
B. Jones
S. Evans |
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First Round;
Bishop Auckland 'A' 5v2 Newtown 'B'
B.E.A. 3v2 Isle of Man
Cliftonville 1v 7 Newtown 'A'
R.A.F. 4v3 Bishops Auckland 'B'
Semi Finals
Bishop Aukland 'A' 4v2 B.E.A.
Newtown 'A' 3v2 R.A.F.
Final
Bishops Auckland 'A' 5v0 Newtown 'A' | |
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NEWTOWN 1956 |
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Newtown team which played Towyn at Latham Park in their first home game of the season.
Tom Jones (trainer), Keith Bowen, George Williams, Harry Jones, David Jones, Ken Reynolds, Austin Davies, Iorrie Oliver, Brian F. Jones, 'MacVee' (cartoonist), Tony Evans, Ray Stephens and John Richards. |
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WELSH SENIOR CUP COMPETITION
5th Round Tie
NEWTOWN A.F.C.
v
SWANSEA TOWN
Latham Park, Newtown
Saturday January 28th 1956
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NEWTOWN A.F.C. |
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Goalkeeper; H. Jones, 26, Van driver, holder of Welsh Amateur Cup Medal, losing finalist 1952/53
Backs; T. Evans, 26. Builder. Ex-Welshpool player. Amateur trialist. Toured I.O.M. last season with Newtown. Formerly an outside right.
G. Lumsden, 29. Local Government Officer. Amateur triallist. Plays either left or right back. Toured I.O.M. last season. Winner of W.A. Cup last season.
Half backs; E.P. Williams,29. School teacher. Welsh Amateur International v England 1954-55. Utility player.Toured I.O.M. last season. Winner W.A. Cup last season. Captain this season.
D. Jones, 20. R.A.F. National Serviceman. Had trial with Reading.
G. Jones, 18. Recently called up for National Service with Royal Artillery. Had trial with Middlesborough.
K. Bowen, 10. Royal Artillery Serviceman.
A. Davies, 19. Student at U.C.W. Aberystwyth.
Forwards; I. Oliver, 30. Bus driver. Amateur trialist. Toured I.O.M. last season. Winner W.A. Cup last season.
B. F. Jones, 20. R.A.F. National Serviceman. Welsh Youth International v England 1951-52. Goalkeeper of no mean ability. Winner W.A. Cup last season.
S. Evans, 25. Factory Employee. Amateur triallist. Winner W.A. Cup last season.
G. Stephens, 22. Factory Employee. Amateur triallst. Toured I.O.M. last season. Trial with Leyton Orient. Winner W.A. Cup last season.
L. Stephens, 24. Tractor driver. Equally at home on right wing. Toured I.O.M. last season. Losing Cup finalist 1952/53
D. Powell, 19. Student Birmingham University. Welsh Youth International v England, Scotland and Ireland 1954/55. Winner W.A. Cup last season.
J. Richards, 35. Post Office and Telegraph Officer. Toured I.O.M. last season.
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SWANSEA TOWN
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Goalkeeper; J. King, 22. 6 Welsh Schoolboy Caps. Represented British Army, Gt Britain A.C.F.,and Welsh representative side. Represented Wales v England last season.
Backs; A. Willis, Joined Swansea from Tottenham last season. Represented England v France 1951. Equally distinctive at either back position.
D. Thomas. Joined Swansea 1948. Plauyed also as winghalf. Reserve for Wales on two occasions.
S. Leavy. Signed from Sligo Rovers Eire Amateur International. Represented League of Ireland. Also played as centre half. Captain of the Combination side.
Half backs; M. Charles, 20. Brother of John Charles, Leeds United.Represented Wales against Ireland, England, Scotland and Austria. Centre half in first team at 17. Also plays centre forward.
R. Henning, 24. Welsh Schoolboy International.
T. Brown, 25. Centre or wing half. Signed from Doncaster Rovers, a was a regular player of theirs in 1953-54. Has since played non-League football with Llanelly in the Southern League.
T. Kiley, 31.Reserve for Wales. With club since 1945. Playing brilliantly at beginning of season until injury kept him out of team.
R. Burgess, 39. Team Manager. Transferred from Tottenham 2 years ago as Player-coach. Representes Wales over 30 occasions, laterly as Captain. Captain of Tottenham in most successful seasons after War (they won the Div 1 Championship). Represented Gt. Britain v Rest of Europe 1947.
B. Jones, 24. Elder brother of Cliff Jones and son of Ivor Jones ex-Swansea, West Bromwich Albion and Wales player. Brilliant ball player, destined for international honours in the near future.
Forwards. L. Allchurch, 22. Younger brother of Ivor, comes from footballing family. Welsh Schoolboy International. Brilliant ball player who has represented Wales on two occasions.
H. Griffiths, 24. Capped for Wales as right winger in 1953. Last season made the inside right position his own. Is playing very well this season.
T. Medwin, 23. Welsh Schoolboy International. Had three caps for Wales as left winger 1953. Scored 13 goals this season.
Ivor Allchurch, 26. Needs no introduction. Regular choice for Wales since 1950.
C. Jones, 20. Welsh Schoolboy International. In first team since he was 18. Capped for Wales last season. Has produced many scintillating performances this season.
It should be noted that the whole forward line are ex-Swansea Schoolboys, as are B. Jones, T. Kiley and M. Charles. |
The following businesses advertised in the Programme
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D.W. CORFIELD & TUDOR LTD. Radio, Television, Cycle, Pram and Electrical Goods. Shortbridge Street. Tel 480
THE LION CAFE for Luncheons, Teas and Dinners. Parties and Weddings catered for. Phone 320
G.H. POSTON, Family Butcher of 43 Kerry Road, Newtown.All home-killed meat of the finest quality.
D.R. DAVIES LTD. The Ironmongery Stores.We cater for all you need in the Home. After the match, please call and look around our shop.
C.P. MORGAN for your Fish, fruit and vegetables, wreaths and bouquets. 3 Broad Street, Newtown Tel 554
THE CROSS HOTEL, Newtown. Commeercial and Private Hotel. Morning Coffee, Luncheons, Teas, Suppers, Parties Catered for, Weddings a speciality. H. & C. in all bedrooms. Tel 325
NEW HOTEL, Kerry. Southams bottled ale a speciality. Tel Kerry 26
ELEPHANT & CASTLE HOTEL, Newtrown. If it's a Party Large or Small Weddings etc. we do them all!.
WILLIAM ROBERTS Wholesale Builders Merchants. (Est 1820). Enquiries invited for all classes of building materials. Complete Service by Own Transport. Tel Newtown 309 Welshpool 186
TURNERS of NEWTOWN for Style Cutting and Permanent Waving. Phone 492 for Appointment.
CAMBRIAN VAULTS. Don't forget to visit us, during your stay.
MESSERS RICHARDS, Broad St. Newtown. High Class Sweets and Tobacconists.Guaranteed! A high class display with a Team of Star Names - Cadbury, Rowntree, Meltis etc.
G.S. EVANS, 5 Market Street for all kinds of Footwear.
NEW INN Severn Street. When in Newtown, visit us.
WRIGHT'S Kerry Road, Newtown. They always seem to have what you want.
ERIC W. THOMAS. Grocer & Provision Merchant. Best bacon and ham, choice as & coffee. Phone 403
MID-WALES MOTORWAYS LTD, Transport House, Severn Square Newtown. Passenger Road Transport Operators, Luxury Coaches are at Your Service. Express Coah Service between Newtown and Cardiff via Brecon. Tel 345
HUGHES & ROBERTS. Agents for UMBRO and BUKTA Sports Wear. The Sports Outfitters of Newtown. Jerseys, Knickers and Hose worn by Newtown F.C.
W.J. HART for all kinds of Sports, Travelling and Fancy Goods. Visit 10 High Street. Tel 586
GLYN PARRY M.P.S. for Sick Room Requisites, Veterinary Medicines, Toilets. Broad Street Pharmacy. Tel 235
DAVID LEWIS & SON, LONDON HOUSE, NEWTOWN. Ladies', Gents and Children's Clothing and Millinery.
HUGHES & JOHN LTD (Late Castell) Follow the example of members of Newtown F.C. by wearing the famous Arthur Rowe STREAMLINE Soccer Boots. Now fitted by X-Ray. 39 Broad Street Tel 292. Also at Aberystwyth and Machynlleth.
CASTLE VAULTS, Ind Coope House. Try the Better Beer here. Broad Street.
E. & B. ROWLANDS for all Ladies' and Children's Wear. Mostyn House, Newtown
SHUKER & SON (Shrewsbury) LTD, Old Church Place, Newtown. Something of interest to all farmers. Power for all jobs with the Ferguson Diesel Tractor. Tel 559
After the match, meet the SWANSEA TEAM at the BEAR HOTEL Music in the Ballroom for your Entertainment. |
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THE GAME
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Swansea and Newtown leave the changing rooms.
Below, Captains Edgar P. Williams and Ivor Allchurch call the toss.
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Newtown 4 v 9 Swansea |
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1v0 (5 mins) Stephens crosses ball to Stan Evans, who ran a few paces and drove the ball wide of King in goal, into the corner of the net.
1v1 (9 mins) Jones in the Newtown goal made a partial stop of Ivor Allchurch's shot, Griffiths followed up to score.
1v2 (17 mins) Griffiths, close on goal gave Jones no chance.
1v3 (20 mins) Cliff Jones hits the ball high into the net follwing a Len Allchurch cross.
1v4 (23 mins) Griffiths and Medwin burst through with Griffiths netting his hat trick.
2v4 (25 mins) Glynn Lumsden set up Les Stephens who unleashed a 40 yard drive past King - an amazing goal.
2v5 Len Allchurch fires Swansea further ahead.
2v6 Griffiths nets his fourth to make this the half time score.
3v6 (47 mins) Edgar Williams and Iorrie Oliver dazzled 4 defenders, with Oliver crossing the ball for Brian F. Jones to head into an empty net.
3v7 Overhead kick by Williams gave Swansea an own goal.
3v8 (75 mins) Ivor Allchurch broke through Newtown's defence to score an easy goal.
4v8 (77 mins) Stan Evans swivelled round and drove the ball hard into the Swansea net from 20 yards
4v9 (87 mins) Ivor Allchurch, after a brilliant solo run in which he beat several defenders, added the ninth. |
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Glynn Lumsden, Gilbert Jones, Gordon Stephens, Les Stephens, Tony Evans (2), Cliff Jones (11), Mel Charles |
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DID YOU KNOW?
The largest crowd to watch a game at Latham Park was 5,004 when Newtown played this Welsh Cup tie against Swansea Town. Swansea won 9 - 4.
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WELSH AMATEUR CUP
1955/56
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NEWTOWN, the pride of Mid-Wales, are enjoying another successful season under the guidance of player-manager Ted Rigby the former Manchester City player. They are the present holders of the Welsh Amateur Cup. Last Monday at Llanidloes they became the keepers of the Montgomeryshire Cup with a 4v0 victory over Welshpool, the Wrexham League side.
They have also qualified to meet Kington in the final of the Mid Wales Challenge Cup.
Today in Oswestry in the Final of the Welsh Youth Cup, the Newtown Stars of tomorrow will be battling it out with Saltney Juniors, last season's runners-up. |
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NEWTOWN's path to the Semi-Final has been;
3 round home to Llanidoes 4v1
4th round home to Shrewsury Colts 12v0
5th round home to Ferndale 7v0
6th round home to Caersws 9v1
Semi-final at Aberystwyth with Peritus 0v0 | |
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Mid Wales League Cup Winners
1956
Kington 1 v 2 Newtown |
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TWO BRILLIANT GOALS GAVE LEAGUE CUP TO NEWTOWN
At Victoria Ground Llanidloes, Newtown wrested the League Cup from the holders, Kington, in a narrow, deserved victory.
The first half was a thriller, with play swinging from end to end and the 1 v 1 score at the interval fairly represented the play of two slick moving teams with different styles - Kington making use of the long ball and Newtown playing their usual short interpassing game.
In the second half the play deteriorated on both sides and it appeared that extra time - previously agreed upon - would have to be played, when two minutes from time, Rigby cracked in the winner, pictured here.
Gate receipts were £132. |
Captain Tony Evans receives the Mid Wales League Cup from Mr E. Kinsey Morgan. |
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ISLE of MAN
NATIONAL
FOOTBALL
TOURNAMENT
JUNE 1956 |
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FEATURING;
LEAGUE 'A'
CLIFTONVILLE F.C.
(Ireland)
EAGLESHAM AMATEURS
(Scotland)
LEYTONSTONE F.C.
(England)
LEAGUE 'B'
BISHOP AUCKLAND F.C.
(England)
BOHEMIANS F.C.
(Ireland)
NEWTOWN F.C.
(Wales)
It is with great pleasure I take this opportunity to extend a very sincere welcome to this our second year of the Isle of Man National Tournament.
We are confident it will eventually be the premier amateur competition of the British Isles
Eric Fletcher
President I.O.M. F.A.
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NEWTOWN F.C. Programme Photo
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H.G. Jones, goalkeeper, holder of Welsh Amateur Cup medal.
Tony Evans, and S. G. Lumsden, full backs, both amateur trialists who visited the Isle of Man last year.
E.P. Williams, right half, club captain this season. Welsh Amateur International, versus England 1954-55.
D. L. Jones, centre half, an R.A.F. National Serviceman; he has had trials with Tottenham Hotspur and Reading.
G.Jones, left half, another National Serviceman ; has had a trial with Middlesbrough.
D. Powell, half back, a Welsh Youth International against Ebgland, Scotland and Ireland.
I. R. Oliver, Amateur triallist
B.F. Jones, Welsh Youth International against England 1951-52
W.E.S. Evans, an amateur trialist and the club's leading scorer.
G. Stephens, signed amateur forms for Port Vale in the past season.
L. Stephens, an amateur trialist; was on the Isle of Man tour last year.
P. Woosnam, has the unique distinction of gaining Schoolboy, Youth and 14 full Amateur International caps. He assisted Leyton Orient to win the Division III (South) championship of the Football League in the past season.
P. Rees, has five youth and 11 full International Caps.
R. Stephens, at present on National Service with the R.A.F.; also plays for Taunton F.C.. A brother of G. Stephens.
Rafe Pugh and Ken Reynolds also travelled and played in the competition. |
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NEWTOWN'S MATCHES
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NEWTOWN 2v1 BOHEMIANS
Newtown pulled off a great win against the fighting Irish team.
A goal early in the game and another just before the half time whistle gave them a sound lead which they hung on to.
A perfect move in the 7th minute commenced with a ground pass from Les Stephens to Gordon Stephens who pushed the ball along the grass for Ray Stephens to run on to and hit it low into the corner of the net.
On 42 minutes, Gordon Stephens robbed McCauley and shot along the ground past the advancing keeper.
The Bohemian goal was nothing spectacular, as Doherty headed the ball into the net as it bounced about in a melee of players. |
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NEWTOWN 0v4 BISHOP AUCKLAND
Like a pack of fighting Welsh terriers, Newtown stole the show from the star-studded, much bigger built Bishop Auckland side during the first half of this National Competition. The Robins often outplayed the 'Bishops' and never deserved to be goal down at half time.
The 'Bishops' had several lucky breaks in the first half and that alone gave them the interval lead.
The second half was different with the English side having about 805 of the play. They were 2v0 up on 52 minutes and scored a third on the hour.
Their last goal came after 77 minutes | Bishop Auckland beat Cliftonville 3v1
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1956/57
Welsh Amateur International
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County Times
27th February 1957 |
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Welsh F.A. - Play Gordon Please
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From various reports I have seen of last week's England v Wales Amateur International at Peterborough, it would seem that the Welsh forwards lacked the genius of Phil Woosnam in a line that sorely needed a 'General' to prompt its attack.
In my opinion, the nearest approach to Woosnam in Welsh Amateur Football, today is Newtown's Gordon Stephens, who on present form is without equal. True he had a trial in which he was not at his best - chiefly I believe because he was suffering from stomach trouble, which eventually laid him low for some time.
Now he is obviously returning to full health for his recent play for Newtown has been improving.
WHAT BETTER OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SELECTORS THAN TO PUT PUT GORDON AGAINST THE SCOTS ON HIS OWN GROUND ON MARCH 9TH - I BELEIVE HE WOULD 'CLICK'. | |
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Wales
(Rees)
1v1
Scotland
(Scarlet)
(at Newtown)
(9th March 1957)
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Wales: K Brown (Treharris Athletic), C Lea, BG Davies (Llanelli), A Evans (Flint Town), T Owen (Atherstone Town), I Robling (Lovell's Athletic), G Roberts, R Roberts, WE Griffiths (Pwllheli & District), R Hawthorne (Lovell's Athletic), P Rees (Llanidloes) |
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Scotland: DW Neil (Kilmarnock), G Taylor (Hounslow Town), T Pettigrew, D Borthwick (Muirend Amateurs), W Neil (Airdrieonians), J Bennie (Babcock & Wilcox), NC Hopper, A Findlay (Giffnock North), J Scarlett (Babcock & Wilcox), R McInven, G Cummings (Hounslow Town) |
Referee: S Carswell (Belfast)
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County Times
9th March 1957 |
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On paper, Scotland will field a powerful team.
Latham Park (Newtown) has been cut and trimmed and at the time of writing, looks as pleasant as Wembley Stadium.
Much new terracing has been laid, more crash barriers erected and spectators can be assured of an unimterupted viewing from any part of the ground
Ball boys have been appointed and club players are acting as ground stewards.
Yes, its all going to be nery 'cut glass' - all we want now is for the match to be in keeping with the arrangements.
Prices for the game are; stand 7/6, covered areas 3/6, reserved side 3/-, ground 2/6, schoolchildren 1/-.
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County Times
16th March 1957 |
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They Remembered Bob |
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Before the Wales v Scatland amateur international, members of the Welsh XI visited the grave of former Welsh amateur international B.H. 'Bob' Hibbott, a Newtown F.C. player who played in the full amateur international series against England, Scotland and Ireland in 1950/51.
Bob Hibbott was one of the most popular and cleverest players ever to grace the local international arenas, until his death 5 years ago in an unfortunate accident following the course of his employment.
At his grave, the Welsh team - many of whom were his former colleagues - silently laid a wreath to keep his memory going. | |
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County Times
16th March 1957 |
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Although Wales had the better of the chances, the Scots fought hard enough to deserve a share of the spoils.
Highlight priority was the play of the centre halfs, Trefor Owen and Billy Neil - this pair was excellent in covering the middle for their respective sides.
For Welsh partizans, came the highlight they really wanted when after shots from several Welsh forwards had been blocked or diverted during a scramble, Peter Rees scored with a simple shot from an easy position after 21 minutes.
Trefor Owen almost scored with a 60 yard volley, dipping low.
Welsh keeper Ken Brown was very solid.
It was a very nice gesture of the Welsh FA to make a last minute selection of Newtown's Gordon Stephens as reserve. I think he is the type required to make goals - and get them.
Owen was unfortunate to concede a needless corner from which it gave Scotland their equaliser. | | |
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Wonderful shot of David Powell in action.
Kindly supplied by Keith Powell
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Newtown 1957
Back; George Williams, David L. Jones, Harry Jones, Colin Williams, Austin Davies, Edgar Williams
Front; Iori Oliver, Brian F. Jones, David Powell, Clive Williams, R. Stephens |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1958, 55th R.A. Tonfannau beat Portmadoc 3v1 in the Welsh Amateur Cup Final, held at Newtown. |
| Newtown F.C. |
This team photograph. kindly supplied by B.F. Jones,
seated centre, features Keith Harding, seated far right. |
| County Times 10th May 1958 |
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Mid Wales Youth Cup Final
Third Win in Succession.
Newtown Youth 5v1 Knighton |
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............. Robins defence often under pressure but acquitted themsleves creditably. Milwyn Owen scored from the penalty spot, but Knighton made it 1-1 before half time.
In the second half, the Robins swept into the attack prompted by skipper Owen. Newtown played delightful football. Leslie Williams scored a hat-trick and Keith Harding scored the other. |
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SPORTS LUCKY DIP
by W. McVitee, Sports Editor. |
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New (Youth team) player Keith Harding who cracked a goal against Rhayader also slammed one in against Forden. A most promising debut and repeat performance - his general play also pleased selectors. |
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TOP SCORERS 1957/58
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Newtown's 23 year old centre forward Brian Jones has blazed the goal trail this season and smashed his own 40 goal record. In his first season in the senior side, 1951/52, Brian and the late Bobby Hibbott both scored 40 goals. This season he has topped his previous best by 16 goals. Two inches short of six foot, Brian has been jumping high to get his goals - 27 of the 56 were scored with his head. The live-wire centre forward gained a youth international cap against England in 1951, and he has played for Liverpool and Shrewsbury 'A' teams. |
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Twenty three year old inside left Gordon Stephens tops the list of Caersws goal scorers with 30. Newtown born Stephens became a regular member of the Bluebirds' side two years ago and he is rated as one of the finest uncapped inside forwards in Wales. In 1956/57, he was reserve for the Welsh amateur side that met Scotland at Latham Park. In addition he has had two international trials and trials with Leyton Orient and Port Vale. He won an Amateur Cup Winners medal with Newtown in 1955, scoring two goals. | |
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NEWTOWN A.F.C. 1958 |
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NEWTOWN 3v2 CAERSWS - MONTGOMERYSHIRE CUP
Glyn Stephens, David Powell, Harry Jones, David Owen, Gilbert Jones, Austin Davies Iorrie Oliver, Edgar P. Williams, Ivor Evans, Clive Lloyd, Keith Aldridge.
WELSH AMATEUR CUP
GILBERT JONES HITS EQUALISER
Newtown 3 v 3 Llanidloes
Express and Times November 8, 1958
A goal three minutes from time kept Newtoown's Welsh Amateur cup hopes alive.
Silence decended over Latham Park in this 87th minute soccer drama as brawny Newtown hero Gilbert Jones, who was badly limping - injured in the dying moments of the first half, and very much a passenger at outside left for all the second half - hobbled in from the left wing to blast the ball in from the spot despite his injury..
Llanidloes' oldest player was only 23. Victory was within their grasp. They deserved to win. After scoring first, it was a real surprise for the Robins when they found themselves trailing 3v1 behind their smaller opponents, whose energy seemed endless..
The Llanidloes goals were scored by Brian Jones (2) and Noel Benbow. David Powell got Newtown's first two goals. 15 year old Mervyn Casewell came into the Daff's side as a last minute choice. |
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County Times
6th December 1958 |
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F.A. of Wales XI v Welsh Universities
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F.A. of Wales XI
R. Lovegrove (Gwynfi Welfare)
E ap Iorwerth (Arsenal)
H. Woods (Ton Pentre)
A. Evans Capt (Bangor)
D. Parry (Bala Town)
Glyn Owen (Bangor)
J. Richards (Portmadoc)
J. Reybould (Cardiff Corinthians)
David Powell (Newtown)
Gordon Stephens (Caersws)
B. Jones (Llay Welfare)
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David Powell. Powerful clean player, with skill allied to determined shooting
Gordon Stephens (ex Newtown) one of the finest inside forwards in the country |
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County Times
13th December 1958 |
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F.A. of Wales 2 v 2 Wales Universities |
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Gordon Stephens scored both goals and was the arch schemer of the attack and his debut was quite impressive.
David Powell was well policed and went close with a fine shot. Did not always get the right kind of service due to a centre forward. |
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County Times
28th February 1959
Newtown Schoolboys win Soccer Shield
Newtown Schoolboys 5v1 Welshpool Schoolboys
Howard Williams captained the Newtown Schoolboys XI and received the Soccer Shield from Deputy Director of Education, Morley Hughes, after a 5v1 victory against Welshpool schoolboys. |
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Newtown Footballers on Trial
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Brian F. Jones' Newtown's popular inside forward and an excellent keeper, had the offer of a trial with English leaders Liverpool as an inside-forward, but Brian chose to play for his Welsh club against the 55th Royal Artillery in the Welsh Cup. That's LOYALTY.
County Times 27th October 1957 |
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David Powell and Austin Davies had trials with Swansea.
Keeping an eye on the canny players, Cardiff City are casting their net for left wing Jackie Evans and partners Clive Lloyd.
The Robins will be running out of proteges soon - they may struggle to field a team each week.
County Times 14th February 1959 | Please help by letting me know of any other Newtown players who had trials with Football League Clubs. Thanks Ken Davies
mail@penmon.org |
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EDGAR PUGH WILLIAMS'
FOOTBALL FOCUS PHOTOS |
P.N. Rees (Machynlleth) in a duel with Harry Gregg, the Irish goalkeeper in a Youth International played at Aberystwyth in 1951. Wales won the match 1v0. Wales drew with England 1v1 at Wrexham and beat Scotland 4v2 at Falkirk the same season. |
This Machynlleth attempt was foiled by Jones' boot. |
Les Stephens scores a terrific goal against Wrockwardine. |
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Keeper Arthur saves this shot from Ivor Evans, but the next shot by David Powell ended up in the net.
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A corner kick by D. Owen greased the top of the bar, beating Cardiff Corries keeper, Raymond Vaughan
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A Stephens' shot cleared by the Peritus Keeper
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Defensive clearance away from Newtown forwards Evans and Rigby.
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I am very grateful to Mr Edgar Pugh Williams for sharing his selection of wonderful photos with the Keith Harding Selection. |
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Can you help please?
If you have any old photos or programmes which can be scanned and returned to you, or interesting facts on Newtown F.C.
to add to the collection,
please contact Ken Davies on mail@penmon.org |
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Visit the website of the current
NEWTOWN WHITESTARS
Newtown Whitestars became the junior section of
Newtown Football Club in Sept 2005.
Come on the White Stars!
The Newtown Whitestars web site was set up with donations in the memory of Andrew Cornish a dad to two of their young players. |
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WELSH FOOTBALL DATA ARCHIVE
THE Welsh Football Data Archive (WFDA), which involves a number of researchers and historians within Wales and beyond, has a number of aims. The project began with an intention of compiling a full list of Welsh Cup match results from 1876 to the present day, and details of each final. This has now been achieved and the end product is a more comprehensive set of results than that held by the FAW.
In due course the archive will include the full results of all Wales international matches complete with team line-ups, but the present focus is to produce an archive of all the leagues that have existed in Wales and their histories, from the early attempts in the 1890s to the present day.
For the leagues, the intention is to record the history including the formation of the league, its development and in most cases its demise, with as many final tables from the league's lifespan as possible. Where tables are not available, a list of champions and member clubs for each season in question is the desired alternative. A list of the 90 or so leagues that are known to have existed in Wales has been compiled and work on this part of the project is now reasonably well advanced. Details of individual leagues will be added to the website as the work is completed.
The Welsh Football Data Archive will be a major resource for football fans, historians, the media and of course the Football Association of Wales and will provide a readily accessible source of detailed information on soccer, past and present, in Wales. |
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A KEITH HARDING SELECTION |
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Photograph and other copyrights;
We are grateful to;
The County Times and Shropshire Star for permission to use their photographs which appear on this webpage.
The Robin, Newtown FC Match Programme and its printers,
Welshpool Printing Co. Ltd
for permission to use information, photos and team details.
Welsh Football Data Archive for permission to access League Tables and Welsh Cup Results.
Clifton Press,
Neil Badger, Grant Studios, Kim Davies for photos
Football Club History Database for details of various leagues
Russell Gerrard and the RSSSF for HFS Loans League details
Acknowledgements;
Mrs May Harding, Nicky Morris,
Elwyn Preece, Chairman Newtown F.C., Phil Williams,
Mel Thomas, Ian Garland, Gareth M. Davies, Terry Foulkes, Steve Jones,
David Pugh, Barry Gardner,
Newtown A.F.C.
Age Concern, Montgomeryshire
Newtown White Stars F.C.
Mr and Mrs Edgar P. Williams, Brian Rees, Brian F. Jones,
Gordon Stephens, Frank Clayton, Arthur Powell,
Dave Rowlands, Marie Williams, Mike Lewis, Mike Wray, Frank Capener,
Gareth Owen, David Davies, Gareth Hughes, Maurice Glyn Jones, Nigel Bevan, Edward William Griffiths, Gareth Griffiths, Colin Love, Chris Reynolds,
Jonathan Reynolds, Peter Davies, Chris Brown, Elaine Orrells,
Dylan Green, Anne Bayliss, David Phillips (Llanidloes), Keith Powell,
Gordon Breese, Mike Williams, Adrian Williams, Howard Johnson,
John Williams (Llandeilo)
Keith Pratten, The Black Boy Hotel, Newtown |
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