Defunct football clubs in Sheffield
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There are a number of defunct clubs in Sheffield that made a significant contribution to football in the city. There were 15 teams playing in Sheffield by the early 1860s but only two of them (Sheffield F.C. and Hallam F.C.) remain in existence to the present day. Until the 1877-78 season all the teams played under Sheffield Rules.
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[edit] Attercliffe
Attercliffe were formed as Christ Church in 1870. They changed their name to Attercliffe in 1873. They initially played at Shireland Lane but later moved to the Old Forge Ground on Brightside Lane. They entered the FA Cup twice, in 1889 and 1891, but never won a match. They became founder members of the Sheffield League in 1892 but only played two seasons, finishing 3rd both times.
[edit] Garrick
Garrick played between 1866 and 1878. They, along with the Wellington club, became the first clubs to play in the world's first two football competitions.
In the Youdan Cup, Garrick lost by one goal and one rouge to nothing at the Cremorne ground on London Road. The following year they entered the Cromwell Cup and after beating Wellington (apparently borrowing seven players from Heeley to ensure victory) they met the newly formed Wednesday in the final at Bramall Lane. In front of around 500 spectators the two clubs fought out a goalless draw. It was agreed to play extra time with the first team to score being the victor (thus becoming the first use of the Golden Goal). Unfortunately Garrick were the losers when Wednesday scored a goal after 10 minutes.
Garrick then withdrew from playing the more popular local teams, instead taking on the minor teams and playing the occasional out of town match (including one of Sheffield's first rugby matches against Manchester Free Wanderers) and also the occasional match against the local pantomime actors - which were huge matches attracting crowds almost as big as the local cup finals.
[edit] Heeley
Heeley were one of the major teams in the area during the 1860s and 70s. They were established in the early 1860s and named after the Sheffield suburb of the same name. They were involved in the formation of the Sheffield Football Association and played in the Youdan Cup. Their best player was Jack Hunter who played seven times for England[1] and captained them once. They won the Sheffield FA Challenge Cup once in 1882. Heeley entered the FA Cup twice in 1883 and 1889. Their second attempt saw them get to the fourth round.
[edit] Lockwood Brothers
Lockwood Brothers were a works team formed in the early 1870s. They won the Sheffield Challenge Cup twice in the 1883-84 and 1884-85 seasons. They entered the FA Cup 4 times between 1884 and 1887. Their most successful attempt was in 1887 when they gained several Wednesday players due to their failure to register for the cup in time.
[edit] Sheffield Albion
Albion were formed in 1872. England internationals Billy Mosforth and William Clegg both played for the team. As did William's brother Charles Clegg. They never made an appearance in the FA Cup.
[edit] Sheffield Rovers
Sheffield Rovers were a short lived team that played 4 games during the 1886-87. The team were formed by disgruntled Sheffield Wednesday players who wanted them to turn professional. When the new club met to formally adopt professionalism Tom Cawley, a long time Wednesday player, stood up and suggested that Wednesday be given one last chance. The Wednesday board relented so the decision was taken to disband the Rovers. Their last game was a benefit match for the recently deceased J.E. Deans.
[edit] Stocksbridge Works
Stocksbridge Works F.C. joined the Yorkshire Football League in 1949, and won the championship of the league on seven occasions, including four successive wins in the 1950s. In 1986 the club merged with Oxley Park Sports F.C. to form Stocksbridge Park Steels F.C., a club which remains active.[2]
[edit] Thursday Wanderers
Thursday Wanderers were a team founded by Sheffield F.C. players who wished to play in the Sheffield Challenge Cup. Sheffield Club had decided not to play in any local matches, so many of their players started playing on Thursdays. The team operated each season from 1876-77 until 1878-79, winning the Cup in their final year. The side was briefly revived in the early 1880s.[3]
[edit] The Zulus
The Zulus were a controversial team that existed between 1879 and 1882. They were formed in order to raise funds for the families of victims of the Zulu War. However it was reported that the players were receiving money for playing, illegal at the time, and were forced to disband by the Sheffield FA.
[edit] References
- ^ Club Affiliations - Sheffield Heeley
- ^ Stocksbridge Works at the Football Club History Database
- ^ A. Drake. The Owl Historian - Thursday Wanderers. Retrieved on 2006-09-17.
- A. Drake. The Owl Historian. Retrieved on 2006-09-17.
- Young, Percy (1962). Football in Sheffield. S. Paul.
- englandstats.com. Retrieved on 2006-09-17.
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