Sunday, April 24, 2022

1937

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

The 1937 season saw the departure of a stalwart, Jim "Dummy" Williams, who scored 210 goals for Weston in the senior ranks.

Only new signature was J. Marsden who came from Waratah ­Mayfield. Weston finished second to Goodyear in the league race. 

Weston did well in the Cup series to qualify to meet Wallsend in the final. This game was one of the last played on Hobart Park. Wallsend won by 3 to 1. Weston's eleven comprised: McNabb, Drinkwater, Harris, Shakespeare, Harden, E. Kemp, J. Wilkinson, J. McCroarey, J. Marsden, J. Kemp, J. Leddon. 

Goalscorers were - J. Kemp (22), J. Leddon (19), J. Marsden (19), J. Wilkinson (19), J. McCrarey (13), R. Stevenson (10). 

1936

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

This became Weston's "marvellous season" as the  Geordies took out the season's double against powerful opposition from the Sydney area. In a 22 league programme, Weston topped the premiership on 39 points. from Adamstown (36), Metters (34), and Goodyear (31). In the Sheahan Cup semi-finals, Weston outed Metters by 3 to 2 and Goodyear slammed Adamstown by 5 to 1.

It was a battle royal before the final was decided - in first clash, 1 all, but in the final replay, Weston showed its class by winning by 2 to nil. Weston's XI was unchanged for these two hectic tussles and comprised McNabb, Drinkwater, Harris, Shakespeare, Har­den, E. Kemp, Wilkinson, McCroarey, Stevenson, J. Kemp, J. Leddon. 

But that was not all - Weston beat Cessnock (7 to 1), St. George (6 to 0) after a scoreless draw, Adamstown (1 to 0), to qualify to meet the mighty Metters in Cup final. 

In a tough 90 minutes classic at Clyde Oval, Granville, the Coalies lasted the distance until a 3 to 2 win over Metters, whose team included no fewer than ten representative stars. The hero that day was the mighty midget, "Sketa" Wilkinson, who bagged two glorious goals - a superb exhibition of wing forward play. 

Weston's final team included - McNabb, Drinkwater, Harris, Shakespeare, Harden, E. Kemp, Wilkinson, McCroarey, Stevenson, J. Kemp, Leddons.

The club honoured the season's triple success with a Victory Banquet, at which over 120 former Weston stars assembled to pay tribute to the successful players. Goalscorers were Stevenson (28), J. Kemp (15), J. Wilkinson (13), J. Williams (12), J. McCroarey (11), E. Kemp (11). 

1935

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

For 1935, a clever forward, Rex Stevenson, was signed from Cessnock. In the league race, the team finished 6th in 16 teams set-up - its early exit from State Cup was softened by a 4 to 0 win over Kurri in the Stevenson Cup final. 

Goalscorers for the season were A. Perris (18), J. Kemp (17), J. Wilkinson (15), J. Williams (14).

1932

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

The Northern title in 1932 was a real cliff-hanger. Wallsend won on 19 points with Weston, Cessnock and West Wallsend grouped to­gether on 18 points. 

In the State Cup final at Wallsend, Weston ran riot to humble Adamstown to the tune of 8 to l. Winning eleven comprised McNabb, Whitelaw, Harris, Thompson, J. Kemp, Victor, Wilkinson, Teece, Williams, Biggers, Leddon. In the Stevenson Cup final, Weston easily accounted for Aberdare by 5 to 1. Goalscorers were Jim Williams (24), A. Teece (15), J. Manion (10).

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.  

1930

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

A bold bid was made in 1930 and Osborne (Wallsend), Paddocks (Wallsend), W. Walker (Wallsend) were roped in. The season was highly successful without any honours and reflected great credit on the club's ex-champion, Jack Avis, who was now secretary. A 3 to 2 reverse by Adamstown at Hobart Park blasted their State Cup hopes. Chief goalscorers were J. Williams (42), J. Kemp (14), H. Biggers. (12) and J. Manion (11). McNabb and Osborne won places in the state team which played Queensland in Brisbane. 

1929

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

For the 1929 campaign, Weston sought reinforcements and Muir (West Wallsend), H. Biggers (Cessnock), H. Walters (Cardiff), W. Whitelaw (Cessnock), were signed.

In the goalscoring art, there was a big improvement despite an injury to Manion. "Dummy" Williams topped the list with 45 (club record), H. Muir (21), Jim Kemp (20). 


From Trove

Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder, 5 July 1929, page 8

The team that represented Weston in that Kerr Cup tie was: W. Nichols, W. Butler, W. Thompson, T. McNabb, C. Thompson, R. Musgravc, P. Williams, J. Williams, J. Mannion, R. Gibson, E. Tate.