Saturday, April 23, 2022

1908

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

In 1908, Bartley disappeared from the scene and J. Robinson was elected secretary. For the first time a 3rd grade team entered the N.D.B.F.A. 

Registered players were - R. Dixon, D. Gilpin, A. Jennings, J. Robinson, J. Jarvie, J. Wardrop, D. Kembrey, G. Turnbull, B. Hardesty, W. McDonald, T. Elliott, G. Embleton, W. Jarvie, G. Lynch, H. Kembrey, J. Williams, J. McCabe, D. Carney, Geo. Muir.

Here research by Weston's former president, Mr. Alan Lamb, makes a worthy contribution to this club's history. 

The club was made a local one and a meeting was held in Mrs. Hales' Cafe in Aberdare Street, Weston, attracting over 25 enthusiasts. A civic identity, Mr. S. R. Phillips, chaired the first four meetings as it was made clear that the town needed a soccer club. A former Adamstown official, Mr. Peter Finlayson, also gave valuable advice. 

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