1931

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

Better training facilities were adopted in 19 31 when divisional leagues were again played during the economic recession. 

Weston won the Northern title and went to Sydney to beat An­nandale by 4 to 2 in the State final. A 6 to 4 defeat by Cessnock at Cessnock in the State Cup first round was a severe blow for the "Geordies" who at half-time led by 4 to 0. 

Goalscorers for the season were J. Williams (20), J. Manion (11); Weston's XI in the final v Annandale was - J. McNabb, Whitelaw, Harris, C. Thompson, J. Kemp, W. Victor, Jim Wilkinson, J. Williams, J. Manion, E. Kemp, W. Walker.

Probably the finding of the pint-sized winger, "Sketa" Wilkinson was outstanding. T. Harris came from Bellbird while Jimmy McNabb, due to a leg injury, became the team's regular goalie - and what a crowd-pleaser "fighting" Jim became. Because of his reflexes and his icy nerves, he became known as "King of the Penalty Area". Weston won the Stevenson Cup with a 5 to 4 win over near rivals, Cessnock.