Thorpe Hesley F.C.

Thorpe Hesley
Full nameThorpe Hesley Football Club
Dissolved1911

Thorpe Hesley F.C. were an English football club based in Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, West Riding of Yorkshire.

History

Thorpe Hesley were formed around the turn of the 20th century, initially joining the Hatchard League. They made their FA Cup debut in 1904, reaching the 2nd qualifying round, an achievement they equaled in 1906 (being disqualified after a replay with Hoyland Town). The club disbanded in 1911.

League and cup history

Thorpe Hesley league and cup history[1][2][3][4]
Season Division Level Position FA Cup
1902–03
Hatchard League
**
-
1903–04
Sheffield Association League
7th/14
-
1904–05
Hatchard League
2nd qualifying round
1905–06
Hatchard League
1st qualifying round
1906–07
Hatchard League
**
2nd qualifying round
1907–08
Hatchard League
*
preliminary round
1908–09
Hatchard League
*
1st qualifying round
1909–10
Hatchard League
preliminary round
1910–11
Sheffield Minor League
preliminary round

* League play-off winners
** League play-off runners-up

Notable former players

Those who played in the Football League before or after playing for Thorpe Hesley include George Stacey, Bert Cook and Bernard Wilkinson.

Honours

References

  1. ^ Thorpe Hesley Football Club History Database
  2. ^ British Newspaper Archive
  3. ^ FA Cup Archive The FA
  4. ^ Thorpe Hesley WildStat