old football photo

[Wendy]

Thats great John I wonder if my gt grandfather knew him. I know he stood down from his duties in 1890 but still had connections with the club. According to the archives in 1888 my gt grandfather went to a meeting in London and was involved in setting up the football league with William MacGregor and others. Did you see the article Carl did in the Express and Starr it was excellent my family are very pleased this has been uncovered.

This is a photo when W.B.A. won the FA cup in 1888. My gt grandfather Thomas Smith is the chap at the back in the bowler hat and droopy moustache.

 

[Wendy]

I notice on local news the grave of William McGregor in St Mary's Handsworth has been restored. It would be nice if West Bromwich Albion would do the same for this one. My great grandfather sat on the comittee with William on the formation of the Football League.

 

[G G Jean]

Watched it on TV Wendy. Maybe if a few off the forum put your suggestion to the club it would make them think.

 

[Wendy]

I think maybe I should contact them this is from the club minutes....

On 16[SUP]th[/SUP] March 1888, At a Committee meeting it was resolved that Thomas would attend a conference held in the Andertons Hotel in London, with William McGregor and others, to discuss the formation of the Football league. Once again he proved to be an integral and important figure in the negotiations.

 

[Pedrocut]

Don’t know if this is the best place to put, but came across this picture from 1939 and Aston Boys. Maybe some may know a few names?

They certainly look proud!

 

[jmadone]

Don’t know if this is the best place to put, but came across this picture from 1939 and Aston Boys. Maybe some may know a few names?

They certainly look proud!

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The young lad standing on the left of the keeper looks like Jack Grealish

 

[Pedrocut]

The young lad standing on the left of the keeper looks like Jack Grealish

One of our own!

 

[ade]

The young lad standing on the left of the keeper looks like Jack Grealish

No that's definitely not Jack Grealish the lad on the picture is still on his feet

 

[Pedrocut]

Don’t know if this is the best place to put, but came across this picture from 1939 and Aston Boys. Maybe some may know a few names?

They certainly look proud!

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They beat Bristol 1-0 and the goalscorer was Gray after 30 mins, they were the better side in first half but Bristol were strong in the second, the home defense holding out.

Lost in seventh Round!

 

[bobsummers]

This great photo and their history would probably be better placed in Birmingham Schools Football History and photos.

 

[bridgo74]

I notice on local news the grave of William McGregor in St Mary's Handsworth has been restored. It would be nice if West Bromwich Albion would do the same for this one. My great grandfather sat on the comittee with William on the formation of the Football League.

Hi Wendy, Obviously this post is getting on for ten years now; but interested to see this picture of Tom Smith's grave. I've located around thirty graves related to Albion players and staff, and have been aiding WBA with their past history. Is this Heath Lane?

 

[mikejee]

Wendy is no longer a member. She may still view the forum as a non-member, but would have to rejoin to be able to reply

 

[Solihull54]

Can anyone help identify where these two football statuettes came from, I inherited them from my dad but he wasnt sure how old, where made or what they might have been for ?, any ideas helpful ?. I was once told the likeness was of Howard Vaughton, Aston Villa FA cup winner but who knows !. I've had them since about 1980 but think 100 years old...thanks ahead?. They might also be from my grandfather time with Small Heath Harriers as family lived in Lloyd Street off Golden Hillock Road.

 

[bridgo74]

Wendy is no longer a member. She may still view the forum as a non-member, but would have to rejoin to be able to reply

Ah ok, that's a shame. Would be interested in getting a message to her.