1925

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

Season 1925 saw the arrival at Weston of Jacky Manion from nearby Abermain. A speedy attacker, Manion often gave a classical demonstration of sheer brilliance. He soon became a favourite on all Northern grounds. 

The results were only ordinary yet the team managed to make the Kerr Cup final, when it was soundly thrashed by Adamstown by 9 to 2. Their eleven on that day comprised R. Austen, J. Grant, J. Maloney, Liddle, J. Avis, R. McDonald, Tate, Richardson, McCroarey, Manion, Stroker - as many rabid club loyalists remarked, "a day to forget!" 

The club lost the Stevenson Cup final by 5 to 2 to Cessnock. The same opposition ended their Gardiner Cup run by 2 to 1. Chief goal-scorers were McCroarey (19) and J. Manion (13).