Manchester Newspapers & Football Clubs

[paulmh]

Can anyone advise me regarding newspapers and Football Clubs from the Manchester area please?

I am researching my girlfriends late father Terence (Terry) Watkins (b. 21 Sep 1932, South Wales d. circa 2012). He was married in 1955 in Barton, Lancashire.

My mother-in-law has given me a brief case with old files which Terry had kept. In it were newspaper articles from when he was a footballer. There was even a 'match ticket' type file from Bolton Wanderers inviting him for a trial, dated 24th July. There is no year but we believe it was in 1951.

On Thursday, 17th May 1951 The Joural printed an article with a team photo which read that on the Saturday previous (12th May), Terry's team ROF Patricott beat Schofield Rovers 2-0 in the Ald Amos Trippier Shield Final. I don't know where the final took place, or even much about the competition but the goalscorers were Fewtrill & Anderson - maybe these names means something to anyone?

There is another newspaper, this time dated on the 9th may 1958 and in the Clifton & Worsley News, and again is a team photo from Cloride AFC and they had rather a successful season. It said that the Clifton side won the South-East Lancashire League, League Shield and Moore Cup. They were also semi-finalists in the Manchester Junior Cup.

Can anyone with any local football knowledge help me please?

[heatherjulie]

The Manchester Evening News had a 'Football Pink' Newspaper on a Saturday night.

[paulmh]

The Manchester Evening News had a 'Football Pink' Newspaper on a Saturday night.

Do you know if they have an online version to research?

[heatherjulie]

Not online as far as I know. I thought that  you could view copies at Central Library in Manchester but after looking at this link I am not too sure.

http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/448/archives_and_local_history/7376/historical_newspapers/2

[paulmh]

Not online as far as I know. I thought that  you could view copies at Central Library in Manchester but after looking at this link I am not too sure.

http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/448/archives_and_local_history/7376/historical_newspapers/2

I'll send them an email and see what response I get. Its an hour's drive for me so is possible but would have to plan for it.

Does anyone know anything about the clubs I mentioned?

[ele002]

ROF Patricroft was the old Royal Ordnance Factory which is long gone.

Cloride is now Cloride Batteries which I think is still going at Clifton. May be worth e-mailing them.

You could try putting a letter in the Local Salford Newspaper. Not sure what it's called these days. Used to be the Salford Reporter.

Or, try contacting the Manchester FA. They were/are the governing body for all the minor & junior leagues in Grt. Manchester.  Their e-mail is manchesterfa.com

Good luck, Eric.

[paulmh]

ROF Patricroft was the old Royal Ordnance Factory which is long gone.

Cloride is now Cloride Batteries which I think is still going at Clifton. May be worth e-mailing them.

You could try putting a letter in the Local Salford Newspaper. Not sure what it's called these days. Used to be the Salford Reporter.

Or, try contacting the Manchester FA. They were/are the governing body for all the minor & junior leagues in Grt. Manchester.  Their e-mail is manchesterfa.com

Good luck, Eric.

I have thought about emailing the Manchester FA and have it on my to do list.

I think the regional league is also still going bit I don't know if these sides play on Saturdays or Sundays