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Birmingham Schools Football History / & photos

Photo of Erdington United early to mid 60's.

Erdington United features - N.Connor, S.Rowlands, J.Dobson, G.Scott, Gilmore.

A few names missing.
 

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Photo of Lyndhurst FC from early to mid 60's.

Lyndhurst features - B.Euer, J.Dobson, S.Rowlands, J.Reddington, D.Littleford, G.Scott, B.Scott.

A few names missing.
 

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Sorry to mention thisCDJ, but this is for Schools football teams of the past, there is another thread for Birmingham Amateur football teams that I suggest you need to transfer too.
I do like your photos CJD but its always more interesting to have names and details of the dates and leagues they played in.

Note from Admin. Please post your images or comments about amateur football teams on the following thread link. Thanks. https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/birmingham-amateur-football-teams.15974/
 
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Thanks Bob. Understandable that CJD posted on this thread, as the football teams of the past thread was difficult to find. So I have now changed that thread title to "Birmingham amateur football teams " and it can be found on the following link https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/birmingham-amateur-football-teams.15974/ )

I shall move CJD's post to that thread and shall tidy up this thread as there are other posts needing re-direction.

Thanks for pointing this out. As you know we're aiming to keep threads on topic, so shall deal with this thread soon. Viv.
 
Hi, my two cousins,John and Roy Burke went to Ada Road school In the 50s Both played in footy teams for their school. Roy Burke did a
trial for the Villa .They where both Blues fans. I will look to see if I have any photos.
 
littlegem said:
Hi, my two cousins,John and Roy Burke went to Ada Road school In the 50s Both played in footy teams for their school. Roy Burke did a
trial for the Villa .They where both Blues fans. I will look to see if I have any photos.
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My only recollection of Ada Road School was that during the early fifties I would go to the dance which was held in the Assembly Room. Unfortunately I have no recollection of the school football team, however, between the years of 1943 - 1945 I attended Alston Road Senior Boys School and played regularly for the school team (in goal). In 1943 I took over the position in goal from a well known local goalkeeper Donald pead. In 1945 I became friendly with a lad who played football for Bierton Road school in south YARDLEY. I pestered my mother to arrange for me to leave Alston Road and attend Bierton Road , which she did, and to this day I have no idea how she did it! In 1946 Bierton Road won the Aston Villa Challenge Cup, photo of the winning team attached. I took over from the goalkeeper named Sutch in the picture and played for the school until I left in 1947. During my time at Bierton Road School I was fortunate enough to be selected to play for Birmingham Boys and represented them on five separate occasions and was awarded a cap. Unfortunately I do not have any photos of Birmingham Boys or Bierton Road whilst I was playing. Does anyone out there have any photos?
 
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My only recollection of Ada Road School was that during the early fifties I would go to the dance which was held in the Assembly Room. Unfortunately I have no recollection of the school football team, however, between the years of 1943 - 1945 I attended Alston Road Senior Boys School and played regularly for the school team (in goal). In 1943 I took over the position in goal from a well known local goalkeeper Donald pead. In 1945 I became friendly with a lad who played football for Bierton Road school in south YARDLEY. I pestered my mother to arrange for me to leave Alston Road and attend Bierton Road , which she did, and to this day I have no idea how she did it! In 1946 Bierton Road won the Aston Villa Challenge Cup, photo of the winning team attached. I took over from the goalkeeper named Sutch in the picture and played for the school until I left in 1947. During my time at Bierton Road School I was fortunate enough to be selected to play for Birmingham Boys and represented them on five separate occasions and was awarded a cap. Unfortunately I do not have any photos of Birmingham Boys or Bierton Road whilst I was playing. Does anyone out there have any photos?
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Apologies forgot to attach school team photo and photo of me on the day I won my cap. John woodfield
 

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Apologies forgot to attach school team photo and photo of me on the day I won my cap. John woodfield
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Another apology. Forgot to add team names. Left to right; John Charlton (Birmingham City)' Mr Blades, Brian Wilmot (Coventry City) Arthur Phipps, Ray Sutch, ? ? ? Leslie Baker, seated; Joe White (Coventry city), Bullet Smith, George Allen (Birmingham city)' Bagshaw, Gordon Knutt (Coventry city, arsenal, Ajax, south end, finally Corinthians, Tasmania).
 
Hi these are the pics of Saint Mathias football and cricket teams of 1954/1955 the names of the players are on the pics the ones I can remember, no cups or shields that I can remember.
 

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Anyone ever heard of St Vincent's RC Secondary School?; I don't think it is still open, although the primary school is. In the 1960s it had moved into a condemned building in Dartmouth Street. Only around 150 pupils from 11 to 16; seven classrooms with classes going to a nearby centre for science and craft. Hall on the first floor, and as the floor was unsafe no PE was possible. Games – the whole school went by Corporation buses to Erdington. Mr Pearson was the Head and Mr Prior the Deputy Head.

I took ONE photo of the football team (but it WAS in colour!). Team: this is your chance to shine, your moment in the sun.
I recall only one player by name, Tommy Bermingham, front row fourth from left. As you can imagine, with such a small mixed school the team was multi age. St Vincents FB 1966.jpg
 
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Following on from David re: BGTS team, here's 1 plus the Sunday league team we formed from the VERY successful school team. I notice there's a flying right winger pictured top left on the school photo and again bottom left on the Sunday team. Plus, I have to say, a big butch goalie 4th from the left on the Sunday team. Probably DB!!!
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What was the Sunday team called? They were very good, I remember playing against them with Saltley Spartak. Dave Quick ex BGTS
 
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It was called Redhill United, David.
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Yes, of course. I remember Paterson especially, class player, I recall watching him play for Birmingham Boys at St Andrews. From your excellent photos, I also remember Poultney & the guy who used to play in glasses. Terry Poles was a mate of mine for a while, great dribbler with the ball, used to nutmeg me all the time. I think he used to live in the block of flats at the Yew Tree. I recall the names of Annis & your good self from school and Mr Churchward & Mr Burbidge. never able to get in the BGTS school team, you lot were always too good, condemned to rugby. I was in Faraday house (yellow). Nice reminiscing - thanks. DQ
 
Played in Goal for Lea Village Sec Mod,With Ronny Atkinson(Man Utd & Villa managers) in the 50s .Anyone from that way.
 
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Well done Vic now can you add the details School year, names. You should be able to add script info and then down load the photo via attached files.
Your efforts àre appreciated and 5he history invaluable.
 
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Well done Vic now can you add the details School year, names. You should be able to add script info and then down load the photo via attached files.
Your efforts àre appreciated and 5he history invaluable.
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Many thanks Bob. Forgot to say school was Wattville Road, Handsworth. About 10 minutes from the Albion Ground. (Hence the striped kit.)
 
bobsummers said:
Well done Vic now can you add the details School year, names. You should be able to add script info and then down load the photo via attached files.
Your efforts àre appreciated and 5he history invaluable.
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Many thanks Bob. Forgot to say school was Wattville Road, Handsworth. About 10 minutes from the Albion Ground. (Hence the striped kit.Scan_20190613 (3).pngScan_20190613 (4).png
 
Names of lads in stripes are as follows Standing left to right myself Vic Fellows,Fred Spencer,Jeff Clarke,(D) He would not wear the kit because he was a Wolves supporter!! John Aston, David Adams,Graham Kendall(D) ,Billy Lello,Dennis Hunt, Brian Williams. Seated Bob Beech, Mr, Harrison Headmaster who lived into his 100,s Alan Herbert(D) . Harvey H. Jones teacher, Norman Maybury , (1955/56) Other names in plain strip- Back row Norman Maybury, Brian Jones,John Aston,Leslie Wild, Billy Jones (D) David Adams, Ronnie Drew. Middle row- Arthur Wild, Mr.Harrison Headmaster.Jeff Clarke(D) Mr. Sandford Mickey Spencer. Seated Dennis Hopkins, Barry Holland (D) I have probably cocked it up but at least I had a go!!!
 
Hi I'm Barry Etheridge, played for perry beaches school 1958 to 1961 finishing in the 1st11. We were joint winners of the Ansells Shield 1960-61 season both games finished 1-1 after extra time. I scored our our goals. Does anyone remember Peter Gordon, David Pretty, Keith Welch, Terry Jones who played in the same team. My nick name was Ethel if you remember.
 
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Hi I'm Barry Etheridge, played for perry beaches school 1958 to 1961 finishing in the 1st11. We were joint winners of the Ansells Shield 1960-61 season both games finished 1-1 after extra time. I scored our our goals. Does anyone remember Peter Gordon, David Pretty, Keith Welch, Terry Jones who played in the same team. My nick name was Ethel if you remember.
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This isn't actually a reply Barry but I don't know how to just post a general question about schools football. My question is about Ley Hill Primary School, Northfield which opened in 1954, and I attended from its very day in September '54 until leaving for Bournville Tech in 1957. It's now known as Orchard Croft I believe. The headmaster was Derek Wright and in that very first season of 1954/55, I recall that we won a cup/shield at quite a high level. When I went to an all day 40th anniversary celebration of its opening in 1994, there was a great deal of memorabilia on display including cine films and photos, because Derek Wright was a keen photographer.

I was looking through one album and a teacher told me that someone had stolen one of the photos that morning, which was of this winning team. They could have just asked for a copy and the school would have obliged. Names I can remember are Harvey Russell, Tony Navaratil, and ??? Sims. Would anyone out there have a copy of this photo as I would be keen to see it.
Trevor.
 
Hi All, this photo would have been 1962 I think. Birmingham Boys u/11 or u/13 cant remember. Three of us from Sheldon Heath comp.in the team.
 
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Two photos of Wattville Road Football teams. I know all names on both photos, sadly some deceased. My name is Victor (Vic) Fellows I thought I would try and put some photos on. (First Time) I can but hope!!View attachment 134988View attachment 134989View attachment 134988View attachment 134989
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I played for Dudley Rd against Wattville Rd a couple of times on the Black Patch, never an easy time. Maybe those Albion jerseys made them more confident than us.
In 1953 our headmaster Mr Reece burst into the classroom to announce in unbelieving terms that we'd lost 6-3 to the Hungarians at Wembley, Gil in goal to boot.
Life has never been the same since.
Barry
 
Hi, I'm writing on behalf of Lillian Doreen Aston and Anthony Terence Guise. They are my in laws who attended Eliot Street school in the 1930s and 1940s. Lillian lived in Chattaway Street and Anthony lived in Needham Street. If anyone remembers them (it's a longshot as they're both 91 later this year) please reply. They'd love to hear from you.
 
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