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| FOR ALL NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE NEWs http://pages.zdnet.com/nonleague/ncel2001-02 The Don Valley Stadium Sheffield Welcome to the unofficial Sheffield FC web page provided by Soccer Club Swap Shop. On this site we will begin with a potted club history, the history of the oldest football club in the world, this will be followed by player profiles, a brief look at the current players that appear in the famed colours of Sheffield, then onto the clubs contact points finishing with the souvenir section. On the attached page now constructed all the seasons results, and scorers plus fixtures and club latest will appear, and be updated on a regular basis. So do enjoy, remember this is the history of Football, our wonderful game. HISTORY "The Worlds Oldest Football Club" ******* """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""" The worlds oldest football club was formed in a greenhouse off the East Bank Road Sheffield on October 24th 1857, by two army officers who were stationed at Hillsborough Barracks. Prior to this momentous date, there had been a number of winter ball games played.These were however confined to public schools such as Charterhouse, Rugby, and Eton, and all had developed their own rules. Colonel Nathaniel Cresswick and Major William Priest had the idea of developing a game, that could be played by anyone using a standard set of rules, and after studying the various public school rules Cresswick, and Priest then created a set of rules that embraced the best features of these public school rules. Simultanously they created and formulated rules which were to become the constitution of the first football club,Sheffield Football Club was formed. By 1862 some fifteen clubs existed around the Sheffield area and from this time until the start of the professional game Sheffield were the dominant force in the game.In 1863 Henry Chambers an official of the club was present at a meeting that launched the English Football Association, which was responsible for the real growth of the game throughout the country. It was in 1872 that the first ever international match was played between England and Scotland and Sheffield FC was repesented in the England team by the legendary Sir Charles "JC" Clegg. JC went on to become a league referee and then officiated in FA Cup finals in 1882, & 1892. He eventually became at the ripe old age of 73 president of the English Football Association. He was subsequently knighted in 1927. During this time Sheffield had possibly their finest hour, when in 1904 they won the Amateur Cup at the Valley Parade Bradford beating Ealing 1-0. ************SHEFFIELD**************** As the game became more popular, professional players were introduced into the ranks of many teams, but Sheffield fiercely opposed this and sadly this coincided with less frequent success, and a period of decline. Whilst football continued to grow in popularity Sheffield the club which started it all were in a period of financial difficulties, and only just managed to survive. The highlight in recent years was in 1977, when Sheffield FC reached the FA Vase final at Wembley drawing 1-1 against Billericay, but loosing the replay. In 1989 & 1991 they won the Northern Counties East division one title, whilst back in 1994 they took the Sheffield Senior Cup by beating Worksop Town. From East Bank to Olive Grove, then onto Brammall Lane, onto Abbeyfield Park recent years have seen the club lead a nomadic life with additional venues sited at Hillsborough, Middlewood Road, the Owlerton Stadium better known for Speedway, and recently the 25,000 seater Don Valley Stadia. Plans are however afoot to provide a permanent home for the "Oldest Club in the World", and then initiating a new successfull era for this great club. CLUB HONOURS ************ FA Amateur Cup Winners 1904 FA Vase Runners Up 11977 Northern Counties Division 1 winners 1989,1991 Yorkshire League 2 winners 1977 Yorkshire League Cup winners 1978 Whitbread Trophy winners 1988 PLAYER PROFILES Neil Booker centre back """""""""""""""""""""""" Signed for club in the summer, was previously with Matlock Town. Liam Cartledge midfield-forward """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Liam has made his way through the reserve side, a young and keen to impress player,with a good left sided play option. Richard Davenport midfielder """"""""""""""""""""""""""""" Joined club in summer 1998, strong and enthusiastic player, scores many goals for Sheffield, signed from junior side ABM Matt Dickins goalkeeper ************************** Previously with Blackburn Rvs joined for £250,000 Sheffield Utd, and Lincoln City, signed for club in January 1999. Dave Faulkner centre back """""""""""""""""""""""""" Former Sheffield Wed YT, he also was a professional with Darlington, he was signed from Gresley Rovers this summer. Mick Godber forward """"""""""""""""""""" Signed in time for this season, he is a prolific goal scorer scoring over 60 goals in two terms for Staveley MW. John Harker midfielder """"""""""""""""""""""" Re-signed from Hallam, another player to rejoin the club. Richard Hawke defender """""""""""""""""""""""" Signed this summer from Chesterfield, a right sided strong defender, a fitness fan. Ewan Henderson forward """"""""""""""""""""""""" Ewan recently joined from Sheffield United, made his debut October 13th. Mike Hoe midfield/forward **************************** Previous clubs include Stalybridge ,and Alfreton signed this summer. Declan McKeever midfield """""""""""""""""""""""" Previously served with Sheffield Utd, Hucknall, was signed in September. Richard March defender """""""""""""""""""""" Last seasons player of season according to the boss at Stocksbridge PS, previously at Leicester City as an apprentice, made his debut on October 9th. Paul Nasim midfielder """""""""""""""""""""" Signed at the start of the 1998-99 season previous sides include Stocksbridge and Hucknall. Sam Saif assistant manager Played for the club, has a full FA coaching badge. Richard Shipstone defender """"""""""""""""""""""""""" Broke into the first team last season from the reserve team. Steve Spence centre back """"""""""""""""""""""""" Signed from Hinckley United in September '98, he is a long throw specialist. Mickey Stewart midfield ************************* Third spell with Club signed this time from Stocks- -bridge Park Steels,other sides include Maltby Main and Bridlington. Paul Sykes right back """""""""""""""""""""""" A summer of '98 signing formerly with Gainsborough Trinity, Denaby Utd, and Stocksbridge PS. Steve Thorpe midfield """""""""""""""""""""""" Former Sheffield Wednesday and Liversedge player who made his debut in 1998, fringe player. Darren Utley centre back """"""""""""""""""""""""" Former professional with Doncaster Rovers he was signed in the summer from Stocksbridge PS, he also won the Sky TV goal of the month competition as a Doncaster player. Darren Vine forward """"""""""""""""""""" very resent signing from Spennymoor, a prolific scorer he also played for Sheffield United. Mark Wilkinson goalkeeper """"""""""""""""""""""""""" Signed during the summer, previously with Worsborough Bridge and Grimethorpe. Paul Wood forward ******************** Former Sheffield Utd,signed in the summer from Alfreton T, is abaptable by playing either down the wing or middle. The Boss """""""""" John Pearson played for Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton in the 1980s, then onto Leeds United, Rotherham, and Barnsley amongst others in a very successfull football career, he also played for Chorley in the non league game, approached by the club in January 1997 and joined as player- manager. Now manager he has steered Sheffield to the verge of joining the Northern Premier League. MERCHANDISE Sheffield has a wide range of souvenirs available including T Shirts, Swearshirts, Replica Shirts, Polo Shirts, Rugby Shirts, Tie, Keyrings, Badges and can be obtained on match nights or by contact with David Fletcher tel 0114 247 1143. Programmes are also available from many years ago to this season from David Dean tel 0114 232 5901 WEB PAGE Provided by Soccer Club Swap Shop 19 William Allen House 61 Buckingham Road Edgware HA8 6NQ tel 0208 537 8156 see our other sites on max pages http://www.maxpages.com/ nonleague,graysath,nceleague,pontefract langneysports, denabyunited, ,graysprogramme all under sport. Follow this with a look at the latest Page. Linked to www.soccerlinks.co.uk and http://www.sheffnet.net  The information source for Sheffield Sth Yorkshire and the Peak District for Business,Tourism,Visitors, and Expats. |
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