1939

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

In 1939, Alec Cameron, R. Paddocks, Ray Simons joined Weston and the club had a very successful season. 

In the Statewide league, Weston finished level on 30 points with Metters to qualify for semi-finals. In the State Cup, Weston beat Wallsend by 1 to O in semi-final, but had to play Goodyear twice to decide the final. The Arlington clash ended in a 2 all draw, but Weston prevailed in replay at Wallsend by 3 to 1. Weston's eleven was unchanged for both games. It read - McNabb, Drinkwater, Harris, Shakespeare, Paddocks, E. Kemp, A. Cameron, J. Wilkinson, R. Simons, J. Kemp, J. Leddon.

Scorers for the sseason 1 were: J. Leddon (15), J. Kemp (14), R. Simons (11), J. Wilkin on ( 1).

In the Stevenson Cup final, Cessnock beat Weston by 4 to 3 at Weston. 

After enjoying a period of high success, bad times were hovering around the Homestead.