Winslow Town F.C. (founded 1891; became Winslow United 1895)
Winslow's original football club ran from about 1878 to 1884 (read more). A new club was formed in 1891 as a result of the activities of the Reading Room and its associated cricket club.
NB The results given on this page have been compiled from various local newspapers. The fact that no report appeared for a particular date does not necessarily mean that there was no match played.
1891: Bicester Herald, 23 Oct
FOOTBALL MOVEMENTS AT WINSLOW.- A public meeting was held on Tuesday evening, October 13, at the Parish-rooms, Market-square, Winslow (Mr. Herbert Bullock in the chair), to ascertain the feeling of the inhabitants of this town as to resuscitating the football club which formerly flourished in Winslow. The meeting was well attended. Mr. Pass at the chairman’s request, explained the objects of the meeting and apologised on behalf of the vicar, who had intended to be present. He also added that if a club were started he had been promised support from several gentlemen in the neighbourhood including the Vicar, Mr. Norman and Dr. Creasy the latter being present. The proceedings were business-like throughout, the only difficulty appearing to be as to a suitable ground but no doubt this difficulty will be got over on appealing to the generosity of some of the inhabitants who have always supported anything in the way of healthy recreation for the people of Winslow. It was resolved that this temporary obstacle should not hinder the formation of the club and the election of officers was accordingly proceeded with as follows:- Captain, Mr. Pass; vice-captain, Mr. B. Sanderson; committee, Messrs. H. Bullock, F. Sturch, C. Ingram, Whitaker, H. Boulter, and Wilfrid French (who was empowered to draw up rules, &c.); and hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. W. N. Midgley, who forthwith proceeded to enroll members a good start being made. It was decided that the club colours be dark blue and white, that the subscription be low (at least for the present), that fixtures be arranged as quickly as possible and that all club notices be posted in a prominent position in the High-street. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Bullock for presiding brought the successful proceedings to a well finished close.
A trial match was held on 3 Oct between teams selected by George Pass (National School) and William Warne (High School).
The new club's first match was played on 31 Oct at the Flower Show Field, lent by T.P. Willis. Winslow beat Granborough 3-1.
H. Bullock, goal; Norman, Biswell, backs; Ingram, Sturch, Colgrove, half-backs; R. Creasy, W.N. Midgley, left forwards; B. Sanderson (captain), centre; Langley, Young, right forwards.
On 7 Nov, Winslow lost 1-7 at home to the “old-established team” of North Marston.
On 21 Nov, Winslow Town played Winslow High School (past and present) on the school ground, and the Town won by “5 goals (one disputed) to 2”. Mr Warne the referee disallowed the disputed goal.
Tompkins, goal; Rev. T.K. Norman, Wheele [Whittaker?]r, backs; Sturch, Colgrove, Ray, half-backs; Pass (captain), Midgley, left wing; Butler [Boulter?], centre; Sanderson, Bullock right wing.
On 5 Dec, Winslow won 6-0 at home to Bletchley. Scorers: Creasy, Pass, “a bully in front of goal”, Sanderson, Creasy, Sanderson.
Sturch, goal; Whittaker, Colgrove, backs; Ray, Midgley, Ingram, half-backs; Neill, Pass (captain), left wing; Creasy, centre; Sanderson, Bullock, right wing.
On 12 Dec, Winslow High School (past and present) beat Winslow Town 2-1. The report referred to “frequent changes in the town team (which, by the bye, should not be allowed)”. W. Sanderson of Magpie F.C., London, was referee, and the match was played on a pitch lent by W.S. Neal.
White, goal; Rev. T.K. Norman, W. Neal, backs; Pass, Ingram, Midgley, half-backs; Rev. P.H. Eliot, B. Neill, Bullock, Creasy, Boulter, forwards.
On 19 Dec Winslow beat a “poorly represented” Waddesdon 5-0 on a hard and slippery pitch. Winslow’s team included Watkins of North Marston as back and Bayliss in goal. Pass, Neal and Creasy were among the forwards. Referee: Mr Sturch.
On 30 Jan 1892 a Winslow team badly depleted by influenza lost at Bletchley.
4 Feb: lost 1-2 at home to S.F.G. James' XI (Schorne College).
13 Feb: lost 1-3 at home to Schorne College. Scorer: Creasy.
Sear, goal;
Whittaker, Haines, backs;
Midgley, King, “sub.” half-backs;
Neill [=Neal], Pass, Creasy, Bullock, “sub.” forwards
3 March: lost 1-4 at home to Buckingham Town ("return match"). Scorer: Midgley.
5 March: Winslow Town Reserves beat Winslow High School 2-1 on the School Fields.
17 March: won 3-2 at home to Buckingham.
23 March: Winslow Town Reserves beat Winslow High School 3-0 on the School Ground.
Collier, goal; Mayne, Yeulett, backs; Clare, Watson, Sear, half-backs; Sturch, Burden, Lann, Colgrove, Smith, forwards
1892-93 season
1892: Buckingham Advertiser, 17 Sep
Winslow Football Club.
The annual business meeting of this Club was held at the Parish Reading Room on Monday night, and the large attendance as well as the interest shown speaks well for its future prospects. The chair was taken by Mr. J. Holding (Magpie Football Club, London), and the first business was the production by the secretary of the balance sheet for the past year, which, showing a small balance in hand, was enthusiastically passed.
The Rev. P. H. Eliot, vicar, was next re-elected President, and Mr. W. N. Midgley secretary, Mr. Pass paying a deserved compliment to the latter by saying it was probably through his care and efforts the balance was not considerably on the other side.
Mr Pass was unanimously re elected Captain, and considerable pressure was brought to bear on Mr. B. Sanderson to accept the office of Vice-Captain. As he declined to do so, however, on account of pressure of other engagements, Mr. Syratt was elected to the post.
A Committee consisting of Messrs. Haynes, Sanderson, Garner, B. [=H.] Bullock, B. Colgrove, and Rev. T. K. Norman, was next chosen.
The secretary then read challenges from- Buckingham (2), Schorne College, Bletchley (2), Cosgrove, Stantonbury Unity, and Wolverton Town- It was decided to leave these in the hands of the Committee, only suggesting that perhaps it might be a difficult matter to get teams for one or two of the more distant matches, unless they could be arranged to be played at home.
The question of shirts was next discussed, Mr. Midgley proposing to adopt half shirts with the club colours, dark blue and white.- Mr. C. Watson seconded- Mr. Sanderson proposed, and Mr. B. Colgrove seconded, the sticking to the old colours, white with a blue band, and this latter was carried by a strong majority.
The question of raising the amount of subscription, which is at present only 1/-, was discussed, but the feeling of the meeting was decidedly against it, so much so that no one would move a resolution in its favour.
A goodly amount of subscriptions was then taken by the Secretary, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman, proposed and seconded by Mr. Pass and the Rev. T. K. Norman.
15 Sep 1892: won 2-1 at home to Buckingham.
15 Oct: lost 2-4 at home[?] to Cosgrove.
29 Oct: drew 2-2 at home to Quainton
Winslow 2nd Eleven drew 2-2- against St John's Royal Latin School at Buckingham.
5 Nov: won 3-2 away to Schorne College.
12 Nov: won 5-3 at home to Bletchley. The match was played in the Flower Show Field.
3 Dec: lost 1-5 at home to Stantonbury.
A. Haynes, goal; Rev T.K. Norman, T. Norman, backs; A. Siratt, J. Scarsbrook, C. Garner, half-backs; Pass, Merry, Clarke, Rev. P.H. Eliot, H. Bullock, forwards
17 Dec: won 3-1 at home to Cosgrove.
26 Dec: away v Stantonbury: abandoned
Buckingham Advertiser, 31 Dec
STANTONBURY ROVERS V. WINSLOW.- This game was played on Boxing-day, and ended in a fiasco. The Rovers had secured two goals, and Winslow had one, and was just scoring another, when one of the home team accused a Rover of unfair play. This led to blows between the two, and the Rovers rushed off the ground to the nearest public, and were no more seen.
28 Jan 1893: drew 3-3 with North Marston Reserves.
1 Feb: a "Town Team" beat Winslow High School 3-0 on the school ground.
4 Feb: won 3-2 at home to Schorne College. George Pass arranged the match to raise money for the poor and unemployed. Afterwards a hundredweight of coal was distributed to each of "thirty deserving cases".
8 Feb: Congregational Guild beat Winslow High School 3-0.
23 March: lost 0-6 away to Buckingham 2nd XI.
25 March: lost 2-4 at home to Buckingham Teachers.
20 April: Congregational Guild drew 1-1 away to Middle Claydon.
1893-94 season
1893: Buckingham Advertiser, 23 Sep
FOOTBALL CLUB.
The annual business meeting of members was held on Friday evening, in the Parish Readinng Room, and was very fairly attended, among those present being- Messrs. Pass (captain), Midgley (hon.sec.), Langley, C. Watson, A. E. [=A.J.] Fulks, E. W. French, G. Midgley, B. Colgrove, etc.
Mr. Pass was moved to the chair, and explained that the meeting was called rather earlier than usual, because football really now began in summer, and it was necessary that the committee should be appointed so that they could arrange matches and begin at once. He then called upon their treasurer and secretary,
Mr. Midgley, who said unfortunately their finances were not so flourishing as might be desired, there being a balance due to him of 15/11, as well as several outstanding bills, the whole showing a deficiency of £3/13/8. He explained that this was partly caused by the club having to pay fares, etc., for other clubs to visit them, because of the difficulty in getting members to play out-town matches, but who were ready to play when the match was at home, also there was considerable expenditure in telegrams to members in getting up the matches.
The Chairman confirmed this, and said he thought it was better to get teams to come to Winslow and thus get a good game, even if they had to have an entertainment or something to pay for it.
Mr. Ingram called in question the action of the captain having so many outsiders to play when there were members in the town who wished to play and were not asked.
Mr. Pass said he was quite unaware that it was so, and instanced the fact that when they sent notices inviting every one to come there were only five turned up, so they were often dependent on outsiders. He should only be too pleased if members would give in their names to him for playing in matches.
Mr. Ingram thought the members ought to be asked, as it was not likely they would go after the captain and tell him they wanted to play.
Mr. Pass said that was the rule, and he appealed to Mr. Langley, who confirmed it.
The selection of officers next took place, when Rev. P. H. Eliot was re-elected president; Mr. Pass, captain; Mr. Sirett, vice-captain; and Mr. W. N. Midgley, honorary secretary, hearty thanks being accorded him for his services. Messrs. Bullock, Saunderson, and B. Colgrove, were re-elected on the committee, with Messrs. C. Watson and J. Budd as new members.
The Chairman then asked for any suggestion from those present, remarking that they wished to make it a popular game for the town. He was obliged to Mr. Ingram for mentioning the matter he had, and added that they thought of arranging some six-a-side competitions, which would give every member a chance of seeing what he could do.
The meeting then broke up with a vote of thanks to Mr. Pass.
23 Sep 1893: Winslow Junior Rovers (at this stage a separate club, apparently associated with the Congregational Guild) drew 1-1 at home to Bletchley Star
C. Ray, goal; G. Mayne, J. Budd, backs; A. Colgrove, J. Elley, J. White, half-backs; J. Langley, R. Yeulett, G. Rose, H. Burdon, S. Midgley, forwards
30 Sep (report in Buckingham Advertiser, 7 Oct)
FOOTBALL.- The handbills advertising a six-a-side competition on Saturday, September 30th, in the Flower Show Field (kindly lent by T. P. Willis, Esq.), brought forth so many entries that it was decided to change the competition into a nine-a-side contest, of half-an-hour each. In the first round, Mr. Dolman’s team had to face a team captained by Mr. Pass, and succeeded in forcing a draw of 1 goal all. The draw was fought off, and resulted in a win for Mr. Dolman’s team, by 2 goals 1 point against 1 goal 1 point. The second round was also very close, and ended in Mr. T. Newman’s nine, beating Mr. F. Young’s by 3 goals to 2. The final round was very exciting, and was won by Mr. Newman’s team, beating Mr. Dolman’s to the tune of 1 goal to nil. Many spectators watched the contests.
7 Oct: Winslow Town won 3-2 at home to Cosgrove.
14 Oct: Winslow Town won 3-2 at home to Wolverton Town.
H. Burdon, goal; T. Newman, H. Young, backs; C. Watson, Midgley, J. Henley, half-backs; G. White, J. Budd, right wing; A. White, centre; W Dolman, J. Dolman, left wing
21 Oct: Winslow Junior Rovers won 3-1 at home to Buckingham Reserves.
26 Oct: Winslow Junior Rovers won 4-1 at home to Winslow High School.
28 Oct: Winslow Town won 3-1 away to Schorne College.
2 Nov: Winslow Town lost 0-7 away to Buckingham.
C. Ray, goal; Newman, J. Budd, backs; C. Watson, A. Sirett, S. Barton, half-backs; Geo. White, C.N. [W.N.?] Midgley, right wing; C.N. Phillips, centre; W.J. Luckman, G. Midgley, left wing
8 Nov: Winslow Junior Rovers second XI beat Grandborough Valiants 5-1.
11 Nov: Exeter College Oxford did not arrive for a match arranged to be played at the Flower Show Field.
18 Nov: match v St John's College at the Flower Show Field abandoned because of the weather.
25 Nov: Winslow Town lost 1-2 at home to Schorne College.
2 Dec: lost 1-2 at home to Magdalen College Oxford 2nd XI.
White, goal; Watkins, Newman, backs; Dolman, Garner, Young, half-backs; Pass, Anstiss, Budd, Luckman, Young, forwards
16 Dec: Winslow Town lost 1-5 at home to Launton.
26 Dec: Winslow Town lost 0-3 at home to Waddesdon Reading Room. "Waddeson played a very rough game, injuring several of the Winslow team." Garner had two ribs fractured.
Winslow Junior Rovers lost 1-5 at Bletchley.
13 Jan 1894: Winslow Rovers won 4-1 at home to Middle Claydon.
Thu 18 Jan: Winslow Town lost 2-4 at home to North Marston 2nd XI.
20 Jan: Winslow 2nd XI won 5-2 away to Buckingham Reserves. Scorers: Pass, White.
27 Jan: Winslow Junior Rovers won 2-0 away to Middle Claydon.
Winslow Town 2nd XI drew 3-3 with Winslow High School.
Thu 1 Feb: lost 0-4 at home to Buckingham.
3 Feb: Winslow Rovers won 3-1 at home to Winslow High School
10 Feb: Winslow High School lost 2-3 to Oxford High School on the "Town Ground"
17 Feb: Winslow Town v Bicester Harriers cancelled due to the weather
22 Feb: Winslow High School 1 Winslow Town 1 on the "School Ground"
24 Feb: Winslow High School lost 1-2 to Banbury Ark House School on the "Winslow Town Ground"
28 Feb: Winslow High School beat Magdalen School, Brackley, 2-1 on the "Winslow Town Ground"
3 March: Winslow Town 2nd XI beat Winslow High School 7-1.
Fri 9 March: Winslow Junior Rovers won 8-0 at home to 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards Drummer Boys.
H. Burdon, goal; G. Mayne, J. Budd, backs; H. Ray, G. Rose, J. Elley, half-backs; J. Langley, S. Young, G. Collyer, R. Yeulett, S. Midgley, forwards
10 March: Winslow lost 1-3 away to Bicester Harriers. Winslow refused to play on after one of their players was injured.
17 March: Winslow Town 1st XI beat Winslow High School 3-2 on the School Ground.
7 April: Winslow Rovers lost 4-5 at home to Bletchley.
Rovers' record for the season: P16 W10 D1 L5 F49 A27
Wed 11 April: Winslow Rovers beat Winslow High School 3-1 on the School Ground.
1894-95 season
22 Sep 1894: Winslow Rovers lost 1-12 to Bletchley Station at Fenny Stratford.
Thu 27 Sep: Winslow Rovers played away to Grandborough Stars; result not given.
6 Oct: Winslow Rovers won 5-4 at home to Stony Stratford; played at the cricket ground
W. Roberts, goal; J. Clare, J. Langley, backs; W. Taylor, G. Rose, G. Mayne (captain), half-backs; G. White, G. Taylor, C. Newman, J. Budd, T. Newman, forwards
Thu 11 Oct: Winslow Rovers won 3-0 away to Grandborough Stars
R. Stonhill, goal; G. Mayne, J. Clare, backs; C. Watson, W. Midgley, H. Ray, half-backs; H. Smith, W. Roberts, G. Pass, H. Burdon, T. Young, forwards
13 Oct: lost 1-3 to Schorne College
Thu 18 Oct: lost 2-3 at home to Buckingham
Wed 31 Oct: Winslow Rovers 2nd XI beat Winslow High School 4-1
3 Nov: Winslow Town lost 1-6 at home to Keble College, Oxford
Clare, goal; Watkins, Eliot, backs; Dolman, Young, Mercer, half-backs; Bullock, Budd, Allan James, White, Pass, forwards
10 Nov: Winslow Oddfellows lost 2-5 away to Buckingham Oddfellows
Winslow Rovers won 5-0 at home to Wolverton Wesleyans
17 Nov: Winslow Rovers won 5-2 at home to Grandborough
W. Roberts, goal; G. Mayne, Hustwaite, backs; H. Ray, G. Taylor, W. Elley, half-backs; G. White, G. Taylor, J. Budd, A. Brazil, J. Langley, forwards
Winslow (Town) lost 2-3 away to Schorne College
22 Nov: Oving v Winslow Rovers
24 Nov: Winslow Town won 2-1 at home to Trinity College, Oxford
1 Dec: Winslow Oddfellows beat Buckingham Oddfellows 3-2 at Winslow Rovers' ground
5 Dec: Winslow Town won 2-1 at home to Exeter College, Oxford; played at the cricket ground
15 Dec: Winslow Rovers lost 1-3 at home to Bletchley
No results found for January and February
20 March: Winslow Rovers lost 1-4 at home to Granborough
Roberts; Mayne, Foskett; Langley, Burdon, Deacon; Varney, Atkins, Bull, Crips, J. White
Thu 11 April: Winslow lost 2-4 at home to Schorne College
Winslow United F.C. (from 1895)
1895-96 season
Winslow Town and Winslow Rovers combined to form Winslow United at the start of the 1895-96 season.
12 Oct: won 4-2 at home to Schorne College
Taylor; Mayne, Ray; Elley, Brazell, Roberts; Taylor, King, Bailey, Pass, Smith
Thu 17 Oct: lost 1-4 away to Buckingham
19 Oct: won 5-3 at home to North Marston
Taylor; Ray, Hawtin; Smith, Brazell, Roberts; King, Pass, White, Young, Taylor
Thu 24 Oct: lost 1-4 at home to Brasenose College, Oxford
9 Nov: lost 2-3 away to Bletchley
Taylor; Ray, Watson; Elley, Brazell, Smith; Taylor, Young, Spencer, Pass (2), King
Buckingham Advertiser (16 Nov)
A general meeting of the members of the Winslow United Football Club, was held in the Reading Room, on Tuesday, November 12th.- Mr. Geo. Pass in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The next business was to elect a new captain in the place of Mr. Geo. White, who is leaving the town, and Mr. Hugh Ray was proposed, seconded, and unanimously elected, with Mr. W. Taylor, as sub-captain, and Mr. T. Bailey was elected to be on the Committee.
16 Nov: drew 3-3 at home to Wolverton Wesleyans
Tue 19 Nov: lost 3-5 at home to 1st Coldstream Guards Drummers (who were invited and entertained by Mr & Mrs Lambton)
Taylor; Ray, Mayne; Yeulett, Brazell, Elley; Bailey, Smith, Spencer, Young, Taylor
23 Nov: won 1-0 away to Leighton Town
30 Nov: drew 0-0 away to Buckingham Oddfellows
7 Dec: lost 0-2 away to Schorne College
14 Dec: lost 1-2 at home to Bletchley
scorer: Ray
18 Jan 1896: lost 1-6 away to Buckingham
25 Jan: won 4-1 at home to Wolverton Trinity
15 Feb: lost 0-5 away to Bicester Harriers
Jackman; Mathison, Mayne; H. Smith, C. Watson, E. Hawtin; T. Taylor, S. Midgley, H. Ray, E. Bryden, W. Taylor
22 Feb: won 4-0 at home to Schorne College
29 Feb: lost 2-4 at home to Bicester Harriers
W. Taylor; Ray, Hawtin; Smith, Brazell, J. Elley; G. Taylor, E. Bryden, Robins, S. Midgley, Spencer
7 March: lost 3-4 away to Quainton
Jakeman; F. Ray, G. Mayne; W.E. Hawton, F. Spencer, H. Smith; G. Taylor, E. Bryden, R. Yeulet, W. Taylor, J. Rolfe
Thu 12 March: drew 2-2 at home to Buckingham
Thu 19 March: lost 5-7 at home to Oriel College Oxford
21 March: lost 0-1 away to Schorne College
Good Friday (3 April): lost 0-3 away to Aylesbury Night School
4 April: won 4-1 at home to Wolverton Trinity
Easter Bank Holiday (6 April): won 2-1 at home to Quainton
25 April: lost 1-3 at home to Aylesbury Night School
1896-97 season
1896: Buckingham Advertiser, 15 Aug
FOOTBALL CLUB MEETING.- The annual meeting of the United Football Club was held in the Parish Reading Room, on Friday evening, and was well attended. The Vicar presided, and amongst those present were Messrs. H. Ray (Captain), C. Watson (Secretary), J. Langley, junr. W. Hawtin, J. Keys, junr., F. King, A. White, J. Budd, G. Taylor, etc.- The secretary read the balance-sheet for the past year, starting with a deficiency of 17/6, and showing receipts of £2/12/- honorary members; £2/2/- ordinary members; and 4/- donations; gate money, £1/12/-; total, £6/10/-; while the expenditure (including last year’s deficiency) amounted to £6/9/-; thus giving a balance in hand of 1/-, which the Chairman remarked was most satisfactory. The balance-sheet was passed unanimously. The secretary reported that they played 26 matches, 16 of which were at home, and 10 away, and of these they lost 16, won 8 and 2 were drawn; the goal score being 54 won; and 74 lost. Mr. Pass was the highest scorer, with 10 goals for 10 matches, and G. Taylor second with 10 goals for 19 matches. He referred with regret to the loss the Club had experienced in the death of its President, the late Mr. H. R. Lambton, and stated that Mr. Wm. Lambton had very kindly continued to allow them the ground [i.e. Bridge Field, Great Horwood Road]. He also read a letter from Mr. W. F. Eliot, of Oriel College, Oxford [brother of the Vicar], in answer to one expressing the sympathy of the Club with him in the severe accident which he met with when he brought the Oriel team to [from] Oxford, Mr. Eliot expressing himself confident of its being purely accidental.- The Chairman said that although the accident was much to be regretted, as his brother had to be laid up or go on crutches for three months, and would probably never play football again. Yet he knew he enjoyed the play very much at Winslow, and was quite certain that the injury was caused accidentally by someone passing, and only to be looked upon as the “fortunes of war.” The next business was the election of officers, and on the proposition of Mr. Ray, seconded by Mr. Budd, Mr. William R. Lambton, of Redfield, was unanimously elected President of the Club; Mr. Ray having declined to act as captain again, Mr. Pass’s name was mentioned, but it was stated to be almost certain he would not accept the post, and Mr. W. E. Hawtin was chosen. Mr. Watson stated that he could not possibly undertake the duties of secretary and treasurer for the forthcoming season, and Mr. Stanley Midgley was appointed in his stead; Messrs. Pass, G. Taylor, J. Langley, Geo. Mayne, W. Taylor, and J. Budd, were elected the committee. Votes of thanks to the retiring officers were unanimously passed, and also to the Chairman, and the latter in response, said he was pleased to see they were so enthusiastic he trusted their enthusiasm would continue, and that they would have a successful season.
19 Sep: won 5-4 at home to Haversham
Scorers: Pass 3, Taylor, Budd
Thu 24 Sep: drew 4-4 at home to Leighton [or Linslade] Spartans
26 Sep: drew 2-2 at home to North Marston
Thu 1 Oct: lost 1-5 away to Aylesbury Town
3 Oct: won 2-0 away to Bletchley
Scorers: Rolfe, Taylor
Jackman; Mayne, Young; Smith, Mathison, Ray; Taylor, Budd, Pass, W. Taylor, Rolfe
Thu 8 Oct: lost 6-8 at home to Oving
10 Oct: lost 0-4 at home to Aylesbury Night School
Jackman; Newman, Young; Ray, White, Smith; Morey, Elley, Budd, Pass, Taylor
17 Oct: lost 2-3 at home to Stantonbury Unity Reserves
Jackman; Young, Budd; Taylor, Smith, White; G. Taylor, Forster, Rolfe, Hogg, Kitto
24 Oct: drew 2-2 at home to Stantonbury St James
Jackman; Young, Budd; Ray, Smith, White; Elley, Midgley, Rolfe, Pass, Taylor
31 Oct lost 0-7 away to Bicester "A"
Jackman; Budd, T. Young; Smith, W. Taylor, White; Jones, A. Grimsley, Dean [these three players were "borrowed" from Bicester "B"], S. Young, G. Taylor
7 Nov: won 3-0 at home to Buckingham
Scorers: Pass, Rolfe, ?
Jackman; Young, Budd; Newman, Smith, Ray; Taylor, Pass, Rolfe, S. Young, Hawtin
14 Nov: lost 2-3 at home to Wolverton St George's
28 Nov: won 1-0 away to North Marston
Scorer: Pass
Jackman; Newman, Budd; Ray, Smith, White; Pass, W. Taylor, Rolfe, Young, G. Taylor
12 Dec: won 2-0 away to Schorne College
Scorers: G. Taylor, W. Taylor
George Taylor was seriously injured and the Bucks Herald (26 Dec) reported that he would have to keep to his bed for some time and might have damaged his leg permanently.
16 Jan 1897: lost 0-4 at home to Bicester
23 Jan: away to Buckingham
Thu 18 Feb: won 2-1 at home to Aylesbury Town
20 Feb: lost 2-3 at home to Wolverton St George's
Thu 4 Feb: lost 1-3 away to Leighton Spartans (return fixture)
[unknown date]: drew 1-1 away to Waddesdon
[unknown date]: drew 2-2 away to Stantonbury St James
13 March: won 5-2 at home to Waddesdon
Mon 15 March: won 4-0 at home to Coldstream Drummers
Scorers: Young, Hawtin, Pass 2
20 March: lost 3-4 at home to Stantonbury St James
27 March: lost 3-4 away to Oving
Buckingham Advertiser, 21 Aug
FOOTBALL CLUB.- The annual business meeting of this Club was held on Tuesday evening, at the Infant School, the Rev. W. F. Armstrong presiding. There was a capital attendance, including Messrs. E. Hawtin, C. Watson, G. Taylor, Kitto, junr., J. Budd, H. Smith, White, W. Jackman, Yeulett, Knight, Morris, G. Mayne, H. Burdon, etc.- The balance-sheet was submitted by Mr. Hawtin, and showed the receipts of last year to be £8/13/10, which included 1- balance from the former year; £2/15/-, donations: £2/8/-, members’ subscriptions; and £3/7/4, gate money. The expenditure was £8/9/6, leaving a balance of £4/4/- in hand. The balance-sheet was passed unanimously.- The next business was the election of officers and Committee. W. Lambton, Esq., of Redfield, was unanimously re-elected President of the Club, Mr. E. Hawtin was elected Captain; Mr. H. Smith was nominated Vice-Captain but he proposed Mr. Hugh Ray and on a show of hands, the latter was carried by a large majority. Mr. C. Watson was proposed as secretary and treasurer. Mr. Watson said he should like the members to clearly understand that if they elected him there would not be so many matches played as last year. His reason for that was that they had entered the league this year, and he wanted them to win it. But if they played too many little matches the players got tired before the good matches came round, and it was impossible to get a good team. On the nomination being put to the meeting, Mr. Watson was unanimously elected, and the Chairman remarked that he evidently possessed the confidence of the Club, although he would not promise to give them all they wanted.- For the Committee the voting was as follows, the first six being elected:- G. Pass, 28; G. Taylor, 27; W. Taylor, 26; G. Mayne, 23; Anstiss, 22; H. Smith, 22; W. Knight, 20; J. Langley, 20; J. Budd, 16; R. Yeulett, 15; Jos. Walker, 14; A. Ridgway, 10.- Mr. Hawtin then proposed a selection Committee to pick the teams for matches. This was put to the meeting, and carried, the Committee to consist of captain, vice-captain, secretary, and Messrs. C. Ingram, G. Pass, and J. Gates.- Mr. Hawtin proposed and H. Smith seconded, that the Club adopt new colors. This was put to a vote, and lost by 15 to 5.- Mr. Hawtin next proposed that the subscription be increased from 1/- to 2/-. Mr. H. Turnham seconded, but an amendment moved by Mr. C. Watson, and seconded by Mr. Kitto, that the subscription remain as it is, was carried by a large majority, Mr. Watson promising to do his very utmost to obtain donations.- The meeting then concluded with a very hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar for presiding.
Buckingham & District League
The Buckingham & District League was formed at a meeting at the White Hart, Buckingham, on 19 June 1897.
18 Sep: lost 1-5 away to Wolverton Trinity
2 Oct: lost 4-6 away to North Marston
9 Oct: lost 0-2 at home to Stantonbury St James
H. Smith; T. Newman, W. Price; H. Ray, G. Mayne, E. Hawtin; W. Taylor, G. Pass, J. Langley, A. Edwins, G. Taylor
Linesman: C. Watson
16 Oct: won 3-1 away to Bletchley
30 Oct: drew 2-2 at home to Stantonbury Unity
H. Smith; T. Newman, W. Price; E. Hawtin, G. Mayne, H. Ray; W. Taylor, G. Pass, Rev. W.H. Shackel, S. Midgley, G. Taylor
20 Nov: won 6-3 away to Stantonbury Unity
27 Nov: won 1-0 away to Buckingham
Scorer: Midgley
Smith; Budd, Price; Hawtin, Ray, Mayne; G. Taylor, Midgley, Newman, Pass, W. Taylor
4 Dec: won 5-2 at home to North Marston
Smith; Newman, Price; Hawtin, Mayne, Ray; W. Taylor, Pass, Budd, Reynolds, G. Taylor
11 Dec: won 3-1 at home to Hanslope
H. Smith; T. Newman, W. Price; E. Hawtin, G. Mayne, H. Ray; W. Taylor, G. Pass, J. Budd, S. Midgley, G. Taylor
15 Jan: lost 0-1 at home to Buckingham
According to a letter to the Buckingham Express by a Winslow supporter this was "about the roughest bit of play this season".
22 Jan: lost 0-10 at home to Wolverton Trinity
Winslow played with ten men.
29 Jan: lost 0-3 away to Hanslope
5 Feb: drew 2-2 at home to Bletchley
Smith; Budd, Price; Ray, Mayne, Hawtin; W. Taylor, Pass, Midgley, Paine, G. Taylor
Bletchley then withdrew and their record was expunged
[uncertain date] lost 0-3 to Stantonbury St James
P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
Stantonbury St James | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 12 | 19 |
Wolverton Trinity | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 13 | 17 |
North Marston | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 13 |
Stantonbury Unity | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Winslow | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 42 | 9 |
Buckingham | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 8 |
Hanslope | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 37 | 6 |
Aylesbury & District League Division I
There were two regional divisions; the only other teams in Winslow's were Waddesdon and Aylesbury United Reserves.
25 Sep: lost 3-7 at home to Waddesdon
18 Dec: lost 0-6 away to Waddesdon
Winslow played with only nine men.
26 Dec: drew 1-1 at home to Aylesbury United Reserves
19 March: lost 1-2 away to Aylesbury United Reserves
Smith; Price, Young; Ray, Mayne, Paine; G. Taylor, S. Midgley, Budd, Pass, W. Taylor
Other matches
Thu 9 Sep: won 3-0 at home to Leighton Spartans
Thu 14 Oct: won 11-0 at home to Buckingham Thursday
Fri 22 Oct: Winslow Juniors won 10-2 at home to 2nd Coldstream Guards Drummer Boys
6 Nov: won 4-2 at home to Bicester
H. Smith; J. Budd, C. Watson;
E. Hawtin, G. Mayne, H. Ray; W. Taylor, G. Ingram, C. Wheeler, A. Edwin, G. Taylor
13 Nov: lost 1-4 at home to Jesus College, Oxford
26 Dec: won 7-2 at home to Brill
1 Jan: won 1-0 at home to Quainton
18 Jan: won 6-1 at home to 2nd Coldstream Drummers
Scorers: Wright 4, Pass, Taylor
19 Feb: lost 2-6 at home to Exeter College, Oxford
Smith; Budd, Bullock; Watson, Ray, Knight; W. Taylor, Pass, Mayne, E. Taylor, G. Taylor
Referee: Mr J. Gates
Thu 10 March: won 1-0 away to Leighton Spartans
12 March: won 10-2 at home to Schorne College
30 March: lost 1-4 away to Buckingham
2 April: won 3-0 away v Bicester
9 April: Aylesbury Football Festival
Preliminary Round matches were 10 minutes each way. Points were scored by hitting the "side goals" or getting 3 corners.
Chesham Generals (1 goal 1 point) beat Winslow (1 point)
H. Smith; W. Price, E.H. Paine; H. Smith, 2 absentees; W. Taylor, G. Pass, S. Midgley, G. Taylor, A. Edwin
According to the report of the season (below), 1 win, 4 defeats, and 1 reserve win are missing.
According to the Bucks Herald (7 May), Winslow were one of the clubs consulted about the formation of the Ascott Thursday League. However, they did not compete in it in 1898-99.
13 Aug: Bucks Herald
ANNUAL FOOTBALL MEETING.- The annual business meeting of the Winslow United was held in the Infant School on Wednesday evening, and was fairly attended. The Rev. W. H. Shackel presided, supported by Mr. Clement Watson, hon. secretary and treasurer, and among others present were Messrs. G. Reynolds, H. Ray, S. Midgley, H. Turnham, H. Smith, G. Ingram, jun., H. Varney, &c. Mr. C. Watson gave the balance sheet of the club, showing that it started the year with 4s. 4d. balance in hand; the honorary subscriptions were £4:19:0; members’ subscriptions, £3:12:0; gate money, £6:14:6; sale of fixture cards, 4s. 3d; total receipts, £15:14:1; while the expenditure exceeded this amount by £1:3:8½. The report stated that the Club has played 14 Buckingham League matches, of which they have won 5, lost 7, drawn 2; 4 Aylesbury League matches, of which they have won 0, lost 3, drawn 1; 18 friendly matches of which they have won 10, and lost 8; 2 reserve matches, both won. The total number of goals was 105 won to 107 lost, and the premier place was taken by Mr. Stanley Midgley, with 13 goals for 14 matches. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The next business was the election of officers for the season. Mr. H. Ray was unanimously elected captain, on the motion of Messrs. Reynolds and Turnham; Mr. Geo. Reynolds was appointed vice-captain; Mr. C. Watson hon. sec. and treasurer; and for the committee Rev. W. H. Shackel, Messrs. Pass, Mayne, G. Taylor, Stanley, Midgley, and H. Turnham.- The Treasurer then pointed out that there was a deficiency on the year’s working, and asked whether any remedy could be devised. He said they had 68 members last year, the subscription being 1s. per head, and as he felt that a good many of them could not afford any more, he did not like to propose increasing the subscription for fear of driving them away; but he would suggest that those who could afford it should pay 2s. or 1s. 6d. each; there were a few who paid 2s. last year.- No proposition was made on the subject, and it dropped.- It was unanimously agreed to join the Buckingham League.- A vote of thanks to Mr. W. H. Lambton for being president, and for kindly lending the ground, was proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by Mr. Watson, and concluded the business.
19 Nov: Bucks Herald
I understand that Mr. William Lambton, the president of the Winslow Football Club, has most kindly erected a pavilion for the Club's use.
8 Dec: a fund-raising concert was held in the Boys' School, organised by Mr C. Watson.
Buckingham & District League Division 1
17 Sep: lost 2-4 away to Stony Stratford
Smith; Mayne, Budd; Hawtin, A.N. Other, Clarke; White, Ray, Beckett, Lambourne, Edwin
Scorers: Lambourne, Clarke
24 Sep: drew 2-2 away to Wolverton Trinity
1 Oct: won 2-1 away to Newport
These two results were cancelled due to Winslow playing an ineligible man, and the matches were ordered to be replayed. However, by 19 Nov they had been reinstated.
29 Oct: lost 1-5 away to Stantonbury St James
Smith; Mayne, Griffin; Ray, Dudley, Anstiss; Lambourne, Rose, Clarke, Howarth, Anstiss
12 Nov: lost 3-4 at home to Newport Pagnell
Smith; Mayne, Griffin; Ray, Dudley, W. Anstiss; Lambourne, Rose, Clarke, E. Anstiss, A. Anstiss
Scorers: E. Anstiss 2, Lambourne
3 Dec: drew 1-1 at home to Stantonbury St James
Smith; Lloyd, Budd; Ray, Dudley, Newman; Rose, Lambourne, Clarke, E. Anstiss, A. Anstiss
Scorer: Clarke
26 Dec: won 4-3 at home to Buckingham
Smith; Lloyd, Newman; Ray (cap.), Dudley, Garner; A. Anstiss, E. Anstiss, Clarke, H. Verney, Lambourne
Scorers: Lambourne, Clarke 3
Buckingham Express: It was estimated that fully 800 spectators surrounded the ground, which, by the way, had been roped off, through the generosity of Mr. W.H. Lambton, thus keeping the crowd from encroaching on the field of play.
Bicester Herald: This league match took place ... before a crowd of about 500 spectators.
14 Jan: drew 1-1 away to Buckingham
Probable team: Smith; W. Price, R. Lloyd; E. Hawtin, E. dudley, H. Ray; A. Anstiss, E. Anstiss, Clarke, Sims, E. Lambourne
Bucks Herald: ... in the presence of about 400 spectators ...
Buckingham Advertiser: ... witnessed by about 500 persons ...
28 Jan: drew 0-0 at home to Wolverton Trinity
Smith; Budd, Price; Ray, Mayne, Newman; Lambourne, C. Midgley, Rose, E. Anstiss, A. Anstiss
"Winslow were minus their crack forward, Clarke, as well as Dudley, the centre half-back, who was playing for Aylesbury in the Amateur Cup"
11 Feb: lost 2-6 at home to Stantonbury Unity
Smith; Budd, Blackall; Ray, Rose, Newman; Lambourne, Parmiter, Clarke, E. Anstiss, A. Anstiss
18 Feb: drew 0-0 at home to Stony Stratford
Bucks Herald: About 400 spectators were present, a large number hailing from Stratford, including the members of the Town Band. The homesters were minus A. and E. Anstiss and Dudley ...
18 March: lost 0-9 away to Stantonbury Unity
"Winslow came with several men short"
P | W | L | D | F | A | Pts | |
Stantonbury St James | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 11 | 19 |
Stantonbury Unity | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 16 | 18 |
Stony Stratford | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 15 | 16* |
Newport | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 38 | 10 |
Buckingham | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 36 | 10 |
Winslow | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 36 | 9 |
Wolverton Trinity | 12 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 3 |
* 2 points deducted for fielding an ineligible player.
Other matches
8 Oct: lost 0-5 away to Leighton Cee-Springs
22 Oct: won 10-3 at home to Exeter College, Oxford
Smith; Budd, Mayne; Ray, Dudley, S. Anstiss; A. Anstiss, Howarth, Clarke, Rose, Lambourne
Referee: Mr C. Watson
Thu 3 Nov: lost 0-5 away to Buckingham
Smith; Watkins, Baggott; Ray, Dudley, Midgley; Lambourne, Rose, Howarth, Reynolds, Watson
19 Nov: lost 3-5 at home to Old Salopians, Oxford
Smith; Newman, Budd; Ray, Rose, W. Anstiss; Lambourne, Mayne, Howarth, A. Anstiss
Referee: Mr C. Watson
26 Nov: won 2-1 at home to Brackley
Jackman; Watson, Budd; Mayne, Ray, Rose; Edwin, Rowe, Howarth, Smith, Taylor
Referee: Mr J. Gates
10 Dec: Winslow United Juniors 2 Wolverton Victoria 6
Taylor; Beckett, Turnham; Robinson, Bull, Foster; Cripps, White, Edwin, Keys, Rowe
17 Dec: lost 2-3 at home to Waddesdon
Jackman; Budd, Ward; F. Anstiss, Rose, Foster; Taylor, White, E. Anstis, Edwin, Rowe
Thu 12 Jan: Addington 1 Winslow Church Institute 8
Thu 9 Feb: won 5-3 at home to 1st Coldstream Guards (Drummers)
Smith; Budd, Price; Foster, Rose, Beckett; Edwin, C. Midgley, S. Midgley, Rowe, Ingram
Scorers: S. Midgley 2, C. Midgley, Foster, ?
25 Feb: Wolverton Victoria 2 Winslow Juniors 0
Easter Monday tournament at Aylesbury
Round 1: bye
Round 2: beat Aylesbury Swifts by 2 corners to 1
H. Smith; E.H. Paine, A. Blackall; H. Ray, E. Dudley, G. Rose;
Lambourne, Davy, Parminter, E. Anstiss, A. Anstiss
Semi-Final: lost to Chesham Generals by 1 corner to 2 + 1 side goal
1899: Buckingham Express, 26 Aug
FOOTBALL CLUB.- The annual business meeting of this club was held at the Infant School on Monday evening and was excellently attended. The Rev W H Shackel occupied the chair, and was supported by Messrs C Watson, J Roskelly, H Ray, H Smith, G Rowe, Webster, &c. Mr Watson, hon secretary and treasurer, produced the accounts for the season 1898-9 showing that the receipts and expenditure about balanced, and as he was retiring from office a very hearty vote of thanks was passed for his services. Captain W H Lambton was unanimously re-elected president of the club, and its very best thanks were rendered to him for kindly lending the ground and otherwise aiding the club. Mr Hugh Ray being unable to continue to act as captain, Mr J Budd was appointed to that post with Mr Ray as vice-captain. Mr H J Smith was appointed secretary and treasurer in the place of Mr Watson, and the following were chosen committee- Messrs G Rowe, W Wise, C Mayre [=Mayne], G Taylor, A Edwin, and G Ingram. It was decided that the club should again join the Buckingham District League. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
Buckingham & District League Division 1
16 Sep: lost 0-4 at home to Leighton Cee-Springs
Smith; Ray, Budd; Garner, Dudley, Verney; Paine, Lambourne, Clarke, Anstiss, Edwin
7 Oct: lost 2-4 at home to Newport
28 Oct: lost 0-14 away to Newport
4 Nov: lost 2-9 at home to Wolverton Trinity
25 Nov: lost 0-2 at home to Stony Stratford
2 Dec: lost 0-3 home to Stantonbury St James
S. Lapper; F. Garner, Blackall; D. Foster, H. Ray, G. Rose; Gowen, H. Cripps, H. Smith, Reynolds, E. Anstiss
9 Dec: Winslow scratched match at Hanslope; points awarded to Hanslope
26 Dec: lost 2-3 away to Buckingham
Smith; Prince, Budd; Ray, Foster, Rose; Paine, Gowin, Midgley, Knight, Ingram
20 Jan 1900: drew 1-1- at home to Buckingham
27 Jan: lost 2-6 at home to Hanslope
Other matches
26 Dec: lost 1-4 away to Aylesbury United Reserves
S.D. Lapper; W. Price, G. Rose; H. Ray, D. Foster, G. Taylor; E. Hart, H. Verney, J. Budd, C. Midgley, H. Burden
Buckingham Advertiser, 24 Feb 1900
We hear on good authority that Winslow have been permitted to resign from the Buckingham League, want of success and a dearth of players accounting for this unsatisfactory state of affairs.
Buckingham Advertiser, 10 March 1900: Berks & Bucks FA
The Buckingham and District League reported that Winslow United F.C. had failed to pay certain fines under the League rules, and had resigned membership.- The Winslow F.C. is not affiliated to the Association, and it was decided that no affiliated club should be allowed to play against the Winslow club until the fines were paid.- It was also decided to call the attention of the League to the fact that Winslow not being affiliated to the Association, were not eligible for membership of the League.
Tue 9 April: won 2-1 away to Buckingham
Scorers: Bird, Hancox [Hancock?]
Easter Football Tournament at the Vale Ground, Aylesbury
Round 1: bye
Round 2: beat Oving (2 goals + 1 side goal to 3 side goals + 5 corners).
Semi-final: lost to Chesham Town (1 corner to 1 goal + 1 corner), but Winslow lodged a successful complaint against the eligibility of one of the Chesham players
Final: lost to Bowes Park (1 goal + 3 corners to 3 goals + 5 corners)
Smith; Price, Foster; Ray, Midgley, Paine; Ingram, Bull, Wise, Taylor, Hancock
1900: Buckingham Advertiser, 29 Sep
The Winslow United Football Club commence the season on Saturday next, Sept. 29th, with a friendly against Grandborough. Through the energetic efforts of the officers, the club was able to show a slight balance in hand on last season’s working.
The prospects of the club are very promising as most of the old players are available, with several additions. The club has entered the Aylesbury and District League, and also the Berks and Bucks Junior Cup. For secretary the club has again obtained the services of Mr. H. J. Smith, who, we hear, is to be married on the 16th of October. We wish him every happiness.
Berks & Bucks Junior Cup
Round 1: bye
Round 2, 17 Nov: lost 2-5 at home to Chesham Generals Reserves
Taylor, Price Smith; Wise, Ray, Gaunt; Ingram, Hancock, Paine, Bull, Stonnell
Scorers: Ingram, Bull
Aylesbury & District League (Northern Division)
10 Nov: won 5-1 at home to Aylesbury Swifts
Taylor; Smith, Price; Gaunt, Ray, Wise; Hancock, Lundy, Ingram, Bull, Stonnell
Scorers: Price, Ingram 2, Ray, Bull
12 Jan: won 1-0 away to Aylesbury Swifts at the County Ground
19 Jan: drew 1-1 at home to Quainton
16 March: won 3-1 away to Aylesbury United Reserves
W. Taylor; H. Smith, W. Price; J. White, H.J. Ray, H. Wise; E. Bull, E. Foskett, F Stonell, H. Cripps, G. Ingram
6 April: won 7-2 at home to Aylesbury United Reserves
No final table found. Quainton lost to Chesham Town Reserves in the final.
Other matches
30 Sep: won 10-1 at home to Granborough
6 Oct: lost 1-2 away to Buckingham
27 Oct: lost 5-6 away to Royal Latin School
Thu 8 Nov: won 4-1 at home to Buckingham
22 Dec: won 2-1 at home to Buckingham
26 Dec: friendly match, Whites v Reds
29 Dec: drew 1-1 away to Bicester
R. Stonell; Price, Ingram; Foster (1), Ray, White;
F. Stonell, Cripps, Bull, Taylor, Wise
Linesman: J.P. Treadgold
16 Feb: Buckingham Schools Cup Final (at Buckingham Town ground)
lost 2-5 to Buckingham (Winslow in red; one goal scored by Midgley)
H. Rolfe; H. Hancock, G. Deacon;
F. Cripps, T. Rolfe, F. Stevens; H. Midgley, F. Hancock, R. Walker, J. Turney, T. Royce
The match was replayed on 9 March after a protest and Winslow won 1-0.
"On their return from Buckingham they were met at the station by a small crowd, and escorted by torch bearers through the town amid much cheering." (Bucks Herald)
Thu 28 Feb: won 4-2 at home to Bicester
Thu 7 March: scratched match away to Bicester
23 March: lost 1-2 at home to Waddesdon Reading Room
Good Friday (6 April): lost 0-2 away to Waddesdon
9 April: Easter Monday tournament at the Printing Works ground, Aylesbury
1st round: bye
2nd round: beat Carters F.C. (Dunstable), 1 goal & 4 corners to 1 corner
W. Taylor; W. Price, H. Smith; D. Forster, H. Ray, H. Wise; E. Bull, E. Foskett, F. Stonell, E. Payne, G. Ingram
Semi-final: lost to Wolverton Trinity,
1 goal to 2 goals & 1 side goal
Thu 18 April: lost 0-7 away to Bicester
Burdon; Ingram, Walker; Cripps, Smith, Smith; Vaisey, Hancock, Hamp, Treadgold; one man short
1901-02 season
1901: Bucks Advertiser and Aylesbury News, 6 July
FOOTBALL.- The annual meeting of the Winslow United Football Club was held on Friday last in the Yeates’ School. The Rev. W. H. Shackel presided. The Secretary then gave his report, which showed a very successful season, with a slight balance in hand. The Club had played 22 matches of which 13 were won, 2 drawn and 7 lost, goals for 83, against 36. The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing season. It was unanimously resolved to ask Capt. W. H. Lambton to again take the presidency and thank him for his kindness during the past season. Mr. H. J. Ray was unanimously re-elected captain; Mr. W. Taylor vice-captain; Mr. J. P. Treadgold, treasurer; Mr. H. J. Smith, secretary; and Messrs. G. Taylor, T. Adkins, G. Rowe, B. Garratt, J. White, and E. H. Lundy, were elected on the committee. It was decided to again enter the Berks and Bucks Junior Cup Competition, and it was unanimously agreed to enter the Buckingham and District League. A hearty vote of thanks to the Rev. W. H. Shackel for presiding, concluded the meeting.
Berks & Bucks Junior Cup
Round 1, 19 Oct: lost 0-2 away to Aylesbury United Reserves at the Printing Works ground
Admission 3d, enclosure 3d.
Buckingham & District League
21 Sep: lost 4-6 away to Hanslope
26 Oct: lost 0-2 at home to Stony Stratford
2 Nov: lost 2-3 at home to Newport Excelsior
7 Dec: won 1-0 away to Fenny Stratford
Scorer: Bull
21 Dec: won 2-1 at home to Buckingham
Taylor; Lloyd, Ingram; Cripps, Forster, Smith; Hancock, Lloyd [?=Taylor], Ray, C. Bull,
Stonell
"the lung power of the rival teams' partizans proved to be of A1 quality"
11 Jan: lost 1-3 away to Buckingham
Attendance: 500
18 Jan: won 3-0 at home to Fenny Stratford (Beckett's Benefit)
Scorers: Taylor, Ray, Bull
Winslow were described as the "red jackets"
8 March: lost 0-2 away to Stony Stratford
Winslow were the "red stockings"
lost 1-2 away to Newport Excelsior
5 April: won 3-2 at home to Hanslope
P10 W4 D0 L6 F17 A21 Pts8
Other matches
Thu 12 Sep: won 4-2 at home to Oving
R. Stonell; H.C.W. Verney, T. Adkins; F. Crook, H.J. Ray (captain), W. Turnham; F. Stonell, E. Foskett, G. Ingram, W. Grove, H. Cripps
28 Sep: won 2-0 away to Bicester
H.J. Smith; Mayne, Beckett; Foster, Ray, White; Cripps, Taylor (1), Bull, G. Ingram (1), Jos. Treadgold
Linesman: G. Taylor
5 Oct: won 6-2 at home to Wing
Taylor; Foster, Beckett; White, Ray, Cripps; Ingram, Hancock, Bull, Foskett, Stonell
Referee: G. Taylor, Linesman: E. Lundy
Thu 10 Oct: winning 3-1 at home to Buckingham at half-time; Buckingham refused to continue
12 Oct: losing 2-3 at home to Granborough, match abandoned after injuries to Stonell and Foskett (Granborough)
23 Nov: won 9-1 at home to North Marston
30 Nov: won 4-0 at home to Buckingham
Referee: G. Pass, Linesman: R. Stonell
14 Dec: Reserves drew 2-2 away to Steeple Claydon
26 Dec: Reserves won 2-0 at home to Fenny Rovers
26 Dec: lost 3-6 at home to 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards
The match was followed by a tea in the Servants' Hall at Redfield
1 Feb: won 2-1 at home to Brackley
Viccars, Adkins, Deacon, Cripps, Joyce, White, Taylor, Pierce, Hancock, Foskett, Stonell
22 Feb: won 3-2 at home to Bicester
1 March: Schools Cup
Buckingham 5 Winslow 1
A.E. Walker, S. Royce, F. Cripps, F. Hancock, W.J. Foskett, T. Rolfe, A.R. Lapper, H.M. Midgley, F.R. Wise, E.S. Beckett, W. Adkins
15 March: lost 0-6 away to Wing
Wed 26 March: won 6-1 at home to Coldstream Guards
Pass; Price, Ingram; H. Wise, Smith, Ray; D. Midgley, Groves, Cripps, Foskett, Stonell
The Guards left Winslow by the 8.20 train after tea at Redfield
19 April: Reserves lost 1-3 away to Buckingham Reserves
1902-03 season
1902: Buckingham Advertiser, 28 June
FOOTBALL MEETING.- the annual meeting of the Winslow United Football Club was held on Thursday, June 19th, in Yeates’ Room. The Rev. W. H. Shackel presided. During the past season the club has played 33 matches, of which 19 were won, 12 lost, and 2 drawn, with a goal average of 89 against 64. The treasurer, Mr. J. P. Treadgold, presented the accounts for the past year, which showed a balance in hand of £3:8:4. Capt. W. H. Lambton was unanimously re-elected president: Mr. H. J. Ray, captain; Mr. W. Taylor, vice-captain; Mr. J. P. Treadgold, treasurer; Mr. G. Taylor, secretary; Rev. W. H. Shackel, Dr. Moberly, and Messrs. Stan. Midgely [=Midgley], G. Rowe, E. H. Lundy, J. H. Turnham, and T. Adkins, committee. On the proposition of Mr. H. G. Rowe, seconded by Mr. Treadgold it was again decided to enter the Buckingham and District League; Mr. H. J. Turnham then proposed that the club enter the Aylesbury and District League, this was seconded by Mr. E. H. Lundy and carried. On the proposition of Mr. H. J. Ray, seconded by Mr. H. G. Rowe, it was decided to again compete in the Berks and Bucks Junior Cup. A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding concluded the meeting.
1902: Buckingham Advertiser, 6 Dec
FOOTBALL MEETING.- A general meeting of the Winslow United Football Club was held in Yeates’s Room on Monday, December 1st. The chair was taken by the Rev. W. H. Shackel, and there was a large number present. The business of the meeting was the election of a captain, treasurer, and secretary, these three officers having resigned. Mr. H. Cripps was elected captain, Mr. W. Wise treasurer, and Mr. R. Stonell secretary.
Buckingham & District League
20 Sep: lost 0-7 at home to Newport
W. Taylor, T. Young, G. Ingram, H. Cripps, H. Ray, W. Royce, T. Beckett, H. Wise, E. Bull, E. Keys, G. Taylor
Keys and Ingram went off injured and Winslow finished with nine men
4 Oct: lost 2-8 away to Cosgrove
11 Oct: lost 1-3 at home to Stony Stratford
Stonell, Young, Adkins, Royce, Cripps, Wise, W. Taylor, Dickins, White, G. Taylor, Bull
Scorer: Bull
Winslow were "without Ray, their crack player, and also Price and Ingram, their backs"
1 Nov: lost 1-3 away to Wolverton Town Reserves
F. Vickers; Ingram, Young; Cripps, Ray, Royce; Midgley, Phillips, Hancock, Taylor, Bull
Scorer: Ray
22 Nov: lost 1-3 at home to Fenny Stratford
6 Dec: lost 0-4 at home to Buckingham
Viccars; Price, Parker; Young, Cripps, White; Dickens, Midgley, Royce, Taylor, Foskett
"the battle of the Reds"
Aylesbury & District League
27 Sep: lost 1-3 at home to Stone Asylum Works
Scorer: Ray "with a clinking shot"
"The decisions of the referee were far from satisfactory".
18 Oct: lost 1-2 at home to Aylesbury United Reserves
W. Taylor, Young, Bull, Cripps, Dudley, Royce, Dickins, Ingram, Ray, Foskett, G. Taylor
Scorer: Ray
The visitors travelled by brake, leaving Aylesbury Market Square at 1 p.m.
29 Nov: lost 0-9 away to Stone Asylum Works
7 Feb, Buckingham Advertiser
FOOTBALL MEETING.- A special general meeting of the Winslow United Football Club was held in the Yeates’ Room, on Wednesday, February 4th. The Rev. W. H. Shackel presided. A considerable discussion took place with regard to the Club remaining in the Aylesbury and Buckingham Leagues through the inability of getting players to play the matches, and it was eventually decided to apply to the Management Committee of both Leagues for withdrawal.- A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding concluded the meeting.
Berks & Bucks Junior Cup
15 Nov: lost 1-7 away to Chesham Generals Reserves
Other matches
20 Sep: North Marston 5 Winslow High School 1
8 Nov: drew 1-1 away to Bicester
26 Dec: lost 1-11 away to Buckingham (Charlie Gough's testimonial)
Scorer: Viccars
31 Jan: Buckingham Schools Cup semi-final
Winslow National School beat Great Horwood 4-0
Thu 12 Feb: won 3-1 away to North Marston (benefit for Arthur Price)
H.J. Smith, W. Price, F. Parker, H. Cripps, H. Ray, C. Newman, G. Taylor, F. Stonell, W. Groves, W. Dickins, G. Hancock
14 Feb: Boys' School 5 Old Crocks 0
return match; benefit for the sick
Thu 5 March: Winslow District beat Marston District 3-1 at Granborough (benefit for T. Newman of Granborough)
Smith; Price, Baker; Cripps, Ray, Newman; Dickins (2), Hancock, Foskett (1), Taylor, Stonell
14 March: Buckingham Schools Cup final
Winslow National School beat Buckingham Board School 6-0
R. Lapper, F. Stevens, H. Midgley, Holt, Taylor, Lines, Goode, Mellis, Wise (3), Rolfe (3), Townsend
21 March: lost 0-2 away to Fenny Rovers
Good Friday, 10 April: drew with a team from Redfield
Buckingham Advertiser, 11 April
NATIONAL SCHOOL FOOTBALL CLUB.- On Thursday, April 2nd, the Winslow National School Football Club terminated a very successful season by being presented with the cup (given by F. Higgens, Esq.) and medals, won by the team in the Buckingham and District Schools’ Cup Competition. Mr. Greaves kindly presented the cup and medals, and each member on receiving his medal was heartily applauded by the whole school. The Rev. W. F. Armstrong in complimenting the team on its success, urged the school to try hard to win the cup outright. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Greaves was very heartily seconded by the children’s cheers. The company included the Rev. W. F. Armstrong, Rev. W. H. Shackel, Mrs. Shackel, Miss Masters and Miss Armstrong. At the committee meeting the hon. sec. reported a balance in hand of £1:7:9 in the General Fund and £1:2 balance in the Sick Fund.
1903: Buckingham Advertiser, 27 June
FOOTBALL CLUB.- The general meeting of the Winslow United took place on Monday evening at the Institute and was fairly attended, the Rev. W. H. Shackel taking the chair and being supported by Messrs. R. Stonnell (secretary), G. H. Rowe, G. Hancock, E. Sellars, L. Rowe, H. Cripps, Groves, T. Adkins, etc. The first business was the consideration of the balance sheet, which was as follows:- Receipts- Balance from season 1901-2, £3:11:11; members’ subscriptions, £7:14:6; honorary subscriptions, £6:5; gate money, £5:19:1; received from players towards travelling expenses, £1:14:5; total, £25:4:11. Expenditure- Fee to Buckingham League (and forms), £1:3:3½; fee to Berks and Bucks Cup, 8s. 5d.; fee to Aylesbury League, 10s., travelling expenses, £5:9; referees, £1:15:3; new canvas, etc., £2:2:3; new ball and repairs to net, £1:6; printing and stationery, £1:15:9; hire of room, 14s. 6d.; labour, stamps and sundries (including medical attendance), £2;6:7; fines to Buckingham League, £2; fines to Aylesbury League, £3:6; balance in hand, £2:7:10.- Mr. Hancock called attention to the heavy amounts paid for fines. The Chairman said this was so, but on the other hand, if they had carried the matches through they would have had no balance left. Mr. Hancock said it was very nice to be in the league, but really he thought it was hardly worth the trouble and expense. The accounts were then passed subject to a minute being taken at the instance of Mr. Rowe of a charge for making up canvas which, owing to the absence of the treasurer, who was out of town, could not be explained.- The next business was to consider whether the club should join either of the leagues, the secretary was in receipt of a letter from the Buckingham League secretary on the subject, which being marked private was not read, but considerable exception was taken to one expression in it- viz., that it was hoped the Winslow Club would make an honest endeavour to play out its matches.- Messrs. Cripps, Rowe and Hancock all spoke in favour of confining the play to friendly matches. The Chairman promised to try and get a college team from Oxford, and Mr. Hancock said he would get one from Birmingham. A resolution was carried unanimously to play only friendlies, and it was also decided to have matches on Thursdays as well as Saturdays, the former day being inconvenient for many of the members. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
1903: Buckingham Advertiser, 22 Aug
FOOTBALL CLUB.
The annual general meeting of this Club, for the purposes of electing officers for the forthcoming season, revising rules, etc., was held at the Yeates’ Room on Wednesday evening and was very fairly attended. The Rev. W. H. Shackel presided, and amongst those present were: Mr. H. Cripps (captain), Mr. R. Stonnell (secretary), Messrs. G. Hancock, W. Groves, F. Warner, H. Ray, J. Treadgold, F. Viccars, W. Royce, L. Rowe, etc.
Captain W. H. Lambton, of Redfield, was unanimously re-elected president of the club, the Chairman expressing how much they were indebted to him for the ground, as well as for a handsome subscription.
Mr. Hancock proposed that Mr. Cripps be re-elected Captain.- Mr. Cripps said he would much rather someone else take the post.- The Rev. W. H. Shackel said Mr. Cripps came in at a very bad time and did his best for the club when it seemed likely to break up, and he thought the club could not do no other but show its confidence in him by re-electing him Captain.- This was carried unanimously.
Mr. W. Groves was re-elected Vice-captain; Rev. W. H. Shackel, treasurer; Mr. R. Stonnell, re-elected secretary; and the Committee was elected as follows:- Messrs. G. Hancock, Stan. Midgley, H. Ray, G. Rowe, F. Viccars, G. Taylor, and W. Royce.
The Secretary announced that he had fixed eight matches, including Bicester, Fenny Stratford, Stantonbury, Aylesbury, and Brackley, and had challenged two more clubs, but he had not heard from them yet.
It was considered that the club would probably be in a better financial position than last year, and accordingly it was decided to cancel the rule that each playing member pay 6d. for each match at home or away, and substitute for it that the club pay all travelling expenses.- The subscription was fixed at 2s. for adults and 1s. for boys under 16.
19 Sep: lost 0-4 away to Fenny Rovers
26 Sep: lost 0-5 at home to Bicester
T. Viccars; T. Young, S. Lagger; H. Walker, H. Cripps, G. Adkins; C. Foskett, C. Adkins, G. Hancock, C. Vaisey, D. Midgley
10 Oct: won 5-1 at home to Fenny Rovers
Thu 22 Oct: lost 3-4 away to Aylesbury St Mary's
Thu 12 Nov: lost 3-8 away to Aylesbury United (Thursday)
21 Nov: lost 1-7 away to Wolverton Town Reserves
Viccars; Price, Young; Parker, Newman, Stonell; Foskett, H. Hancock, G. Hancock, Vaisey (1), Taylor
Thu 10 Dec: lost 1-3 at home to Aylesbury St Mary's
Buckingham & District Schools Cup
Round 1, 14 Nov: Winslow beat North Marston & Granborough 11-0
26 Dec: home v Grenadier Guards Drummer Boys
Thu 7 Jan 1904: lost 0-3 away to Bicester
16 Jan: Winslow School v Winslow Old Crocks
Benefit match for a boy who was leaving to become a drummer in the Scots Guards
20 Feb (postponed from 13th): Buckingham Schools Cup Final at Ford Meadow: Buckingham National v Winslow National: 2-2 a.e.t.
Winslow: A. Sanders, F. Good, F. Wise, G. Holt, F. Taylor, G. Walker, F. Lines, W. Hall, W. Rolfe, H. Townsend, A. Mullis. Reserves: Wilson, Taylor, Lambourne
Replay on 5 March: Buckingham won 7-1. Scorer: Mullis.
Thu 25 Feb: lost 1-4 at home to Aylesbury United Thursday
Thu 17 March: won 4-0 at home to Bicester
1904: Bucks Advertiser and Aylesbury News, 27 Aug
FOOTBALL MEETING.- The annual meeting of the Football Club was held on Monday in the Institute, and was well attended. Among those present were Rev. W. H. Shackel, Messrs. R. Stonell, H. Saunders, F. Viccars, W. French, F. Warner, G. Hancock, H. G. Rowe, T. Adkins, R. Wise, N. Fortnum, and G. Taylor. The Rev. W. H. Shackel presided. The balance sheet was submitted, and showed a balance in hand of £1 16s. The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing season. Captain W. H. Lambton was unanimously re-elected president; and Captain, Mr. F. Viccars; Vice-Captain, Mr. F. Warner; Treasurer, Rev. W. H. Shackle; Secretary, Mr. R. Stonell; Assistant Secretary, Mr. H. Saunders; Committee, Messrs. G. Hancock, N. Fortnum, W. Wise, R. Wise, H. Rolfe, and G. Hancock. It was also decided to open the season with a scratch match on Thursday, September 1st.
3 Sep: Reserves lost 1-6 away to Bletchley Hotspurs (Park Hotel Ground)
24 Sep: lost 1-6 away to Bicester
S. Papper; C. Walker, C. Foskett; C. Cripps, C. Adkins, J. Stonell; F. Viccars, F. Adkins, G. Hancock, G. Walker, F. Tompkins
Scorer: Hancock
Thu 29 Sep: lost 4-6 at home to Aylesbury St Mary Thursday
1 Oct: drew 2-2 at home to Aylesbury St Mary
Thu 6 Oct: home v Bicester: Bicester scratched
8 Oct: lost 2-6 away to Aylesbury Swifts
15 Oct: lost 0-2 away to Quainton (return match)
22 Oct: lost 3-7 away to Stony Stratford Town Reserves
29 Oct: won 3-1 at home to Brackley
12 Nov: home v Stony Stratford Town
Thu 17 Nov: lost 1-3 away v Buckingham
Scorer: Hancock
19 Nov: won 8-0 at home to Launton
10 Dec: Buckingham Schools Cup
SF: Winslow National beat Great & Little Horwood 8-0
17 Dec: drew 2-2 at home to Buckingham
24 Dec: home v Wolverton Town
26 Dec: home v North Marston
14 Jan: lost 1-6 away v Buckingham
Thu 26 Jan: home v Buckingham
11 Feb: Buckingham Schools Cup
F: Winslow beat Buckingham 3-1 at Ford Meadow
C. Langley; G. Holt, G. Walker; W. Hall, F. Taylor, E. Line; T. Line, H. Townsend, W. Rolfe, A. Mullis, A. Wilson. Reserves: O. Wise, W. Emerson
Scorers: Townsend, Rolfe, Wilson
Buckingham Advertiser, 18 Feb: …the better team won; and Winslow has now got the cup outright, the result being - Winslow, 3 goals; Buckingham, 1. The news was soon wired to Winslow, and the Town Band was hastily summoned and proceeded down to the railway station, whence the winning team was drawn up to the Market Square, headed by the band and accompanied by about 500 people. Hearty cheers were given for the boys, and then after a tune or two the Square resumed its usual appearance.
The winning team was photographed outside the school with George Pass (right, holding dog) and (probably) Mr W. Attwooll on the left
4 March: lost 1-2 at home to Aylesbury Swifts
Thu 23 Feb: won 3-1 away to Bicester
Goss; Smith, Adkins; Cripps, Ray, Viccars; Taylor, Foster, Ridgway, Hancox, J. Spencer
Scorers: Ray 2, Hancox [Hancock]
Thu 22 March: won 2-1 at home to Bicester
25 March: schoolboys game: won 9-0 away to Swanbourne
1 April: won 1-0 at home to Bicester
?8 April: schoolboys game: beat Swanbourne 3-0
1905: Buckingham Advertiser, 2 Sep
The annual meeting of the United Football Club was held in the Institute on Wednesday evening and was capitally attended. The Rev. W. H. Shackel occupied the chair, and was supported by Messrs. W. Wise, W. French, H. Ray, C. Cripps, Goss, G. Hancock jun., H. Smith etc.- Captain W. H. Lambton was unanimously re-elected president of the club. For the office of captain there were two nominations, Messrs. E. Waler and Hugh Ray, but the latter was elected almost unanimously. For vice-chairman Messrs. F. Stonnel [Stonell] and G. Hancock, jun., were nominated and the latter was elected.- The Rev. W. H. Shackel said he was very sorry he could no longer act as treasurer as he was leaving the town. Mr. W. Wise was accordingly elected treasurer. Mr. Attwool was appointed secretary, in place of Mr. Ray (who had taken the captaincy), with Cyril Walker as assistant. The committee was chosen as follows:- Messrs. Goss, G. Hancock, sen., C. Cripps, T. Smith, G. Taylor, R. Wise - The balance-sheet presented by the Rev. W. H. Shackel showed a balance in hand of 5s. 4d.- It was decided to join Division 1 of the Buckingham District League, also to join the Aylesbury District League, on condition that there were two divisions and that Thursday matches were played.- A vote of thanks to the Chairman for all he had done for the club, and regretting that he was leaving, was passed.- Mr. Shackel in reply, said although he should be too far away to render them any assistance he should still take an interest in the club and should watch the newspapers to see how they got on. He hoped they would all pull together and support their officers and then they would get on all right.
1905: Buckingham Advertiser, 14 Oct
Much sympathy is felt and expressed with Mr. Stanley W. Midgley (one of Mr. T. P. Willis’s clerks), who had the misfortune to split his kneecap, on Thursday afternoon at Winslow whilst playing in a friendly game with the Winslow Football Club. He and another player named Hancock collided together, not particularly hard, but Mr. Midgley received the force of the collision on his knee and the sound of the breakage could be heard all over the field. Mr. Midgley was taken home on a stretcher, and there it is feared he will have to remain for at least six or seven weeks.
Buckingham & District League Division 1
16 Sep: lost 0-10 at home to Stony Stratford
30 Sep: lost 1-16 at home to Stantonbury St James
Smith; Walker, Curtis; Stonell, Newman, Atkins; Walker, Vickers [Viccars], Hoskitt, Hancock, Wise
7 Oct: lost 0-10 away to Newport
28 Oct: lost 3-9 at home to Leighton Cee-Springs
25 Nov: lost 1-9 away to Wolverton
Lapper; Hancock; Foskett, C. Atkins, Tompkins; Rowe, Ridgway, Taylor, Atkins, Turney (played with 10 men)
16 Dec: lost 0-11 at home to Wolverton
23 Dec: lost 0-18 away to Fenny Rovers
30 Dec: lost 0-13 away to Buckingham
Smith; F. Viccars, F. Atkins; Atkins, Williams; Ridgway, Turner, F. Stonnell, Foskett, W. Taylor; Tompkins didn't play
13 Jan: lost 0-8 at home to Fenny Rovers
Winslow "started the game with ten men, the missing one turning up after the Rovers had scored 3 goals."
27 Jan: lost 0-11 away to Leighton Cee-Springs
3 March: lost 0-1 at home to Buckingham
"Several of Winslow's most prominent players made their first appearance in the Buckingham League this season", including Vaisey and Hawley
10 March: away to Stony Stratford: scratched
The local press didn't print any further results or a final league table, so it is unclear if Winslow completed their fixtures.
Aylesbury & District League Northern Division (Thursdays)
?? Oct: drew 2-2 away to North Marston
2 Nov: lost 1-3 at home to Buckingham
Sat 11 Nov: won 8-2 at home to Waddesdon
Sat 18 Nov: lost 0-2 at home to Quainton
F. Viccars; E. Bull, T. Adkins; C. Cripps, H. Ray, A. Chapman; C. Foskett, F. Walker, Urry, L. Hawley, G. Hancock
Result annulled because Quainton used an ineligible player
23 Nov: won 1-0 away to Twyford
Twyford later withdrew from the league
26 Dec: won 4-0 at home to Brill
H. Smith; S. Royce, F. Viccars; H. Rolfe, H. Ray, T. Adkins; C. Vaisey, L. Hawley, F. Stonell, J. Dewar, F. Hancock
Scorers: Stonell, Dewar 2, Hancock
Sat 6 Jan: lost 1-3 at home to Quainton
Penalty missed; Stonell injured 30 minutes before end
Thu 11 Jan: lost 1-2 at home to North Marston
"Winslow were very unfortunate in losing this match, as the visitors' first goal was a very doubtful point, as the ball did not go over the goal-line."
Thu 25 Jan: lost 0-2 away to Buckingham at Port Fields
Sat 3 Feb: won 2-1 away to Quainton
Thu 8 March: lost 1-2 away to Waddesdon
Easter Monday 16 April: won 2-1 away to Brill
Winslow finished 4th out of 6: P10 W4 D1 L5 F22 A17 pts9
Buckinghamshire Charity Cup
PR: walk-over v Tingewick
QR: at home to North Marston or Twyford before 17 Feb
Thu 21 March: R1: won 2-1 at home to Wendover
Scorers: Hawley, Hancock
14 April: SF: lost 0-7 at home to Chesham Town
Friendlies
Thu 14 Sep: beat St Mary's Thursday 7-3 at the County Ground, Aylesbury
23 Sep: won 1-0 at home to Brackley
Thu 16 Nov: lost 1-2 at home to Aylesbury United Thursday
Thu 7 Dec: lost 2-3 at home to Wolverton
9 Dec: lost 0-5 away to Brackley
17 Feb: won 5-0 at home to Magdalen College (Brackley)
Scorers included Cripps & Foskett
Thu 22 Feb: away to Bicester
Schoolboys
25 Nov: Winslow 8 Buckingham Council 0
7 April: Buckingham 1 Winslow 5
1906: Buckingham Advertiser, 21 July
FOOTBALL MEETING.- The general business meeting of the Winslow United Football Club was held at the Institute, on Wednesday evening, when there was a fair muster of senior members and a large number of juniors present. Mr. Goss occupied the chair and was supported by Mr. W. Wise, Mr. W. A. Attwooll, etc.. The balance-sheet was presented by Mr. Wise who said that although he and the secretary had done their utmost to keep within the mark, he was sorry to say there was a deficit instead of a balance in hand, for although the receipts were better than last year, on the other hand their expenses were more. They had received from honorary members £5 6s. 0d.; ordinary members £5 13s. 0d.; from players towards travelling £4 3s. 0d.; gate money £9 1s. 9d.; for four shirts sold 12s.; guarantee fee returned 18s.; total £25 13s. 9d. The expenditure was: general expenses £1 9s. 4d.; travelling and hire £12 0s. 4d.; printing and stationery 16s.; gate keeper and materials £2 17s. 2d.; referees £3 2s. 6d.; affiliation and registration fees £2 18s. 8d.; secretary’s postage 14s.; six shirts 18s.; new ball and repairs 10s.10d.; bills outstanding £2 12s.6d. The deficit was £2 5s. 6d. The Chairman in moving the adoption of the accounts said he did not think they were at all bad considering the number of matches they had played and that they had gone in for the League. Mr. Attwooll seconded the passing of the accounts and they were carried.- The Chairman said they were pleased to have received a letter from the president, Captain Lambton, stating that he had no complaints to make with regard to the use of the ground and wishing them a successful meeting.- Mr. T. Adkins then proposed that the first meeting for the ensuing season be held on August 2; this was carried and concluded the business.
Buckingham Advertiser, 11 Aug
FOOTBALL.- The annual general meeting of the Winslow United Football Club was held at the Institute on Thursday, August 2, and was well attended. The officers for the ensuing season were elected as follows:- President, Capt. W. H. Lambton; captain, Mr. H. J. Ray; vice-captain, Mr. C. Foskett; secretary, Mr. W. Attwood [=Attwooll]; treasurer, Mr. L. Hawley; committee, Messrs. G. Rowe, G. Taylor, T. Adkins, J. Goss, W. Taylor, C. Adkins, and S. Royce. It was decided to again enter the Aylesbury League. The subscription for playing members of the club was fixed at 2s., and 3s. for non-playing members. It was also agreed to play a trial match on September 1.
1907: Bucks Herald, 2 Feb
FOOTBALL CLUB DANCE.- A successful and enjoyable dance was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday, on behalf of the Football Club, when a party numbering 80 assembled. Dancing was kept up with much spirit until 4 a.m., all thoroughly enjoying themselves. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Willmer, Great Horwood, giving great satisfaction. The arrangements were ably carried out by Messrs. H. G. Rowe, T. Adkins, G. Taylor, and A. Rolfe, and after payment of expenses, a good sum was left to be handed over to the Club Treasurer.
Aylesbury & District League Northern Division (Thursdays)
11 Oct: lost 1-3 at home to Buckingham
18 Oct: lost 1-3 away to North Marston
25 Oct: drew 1-1 at home to Grandborough
Sat 1 Dec: won 2-1 at home to Waddesdon
Scorers: Royce (pen), Ray
13 Dec: lost 1-2 away to Grandborough
"It is natural that Winslow should not like being beaten by a village, but it was a pity that the contingent of Winslow spectators, and even the team itself, could not refrain from abuse of the referee."
Buckingham Advertiser, 29 Dec
FOOTBALL- GRANDBOROUGH v. WINSLOW.
SIR,- I notice in your last week’s issue a report of the Grandborough v. Winslow football match, stating that the villagers have defeated the town thrice and have drawn once. It is true they have beaten them, but not by superior play. They have twice met in a friendly, and in each case the Winslow team was a scratch one, chiefly composed of unexperienced players. It also remarks about the abuse of the Winslow players and spectators (not only them, but others), but they had good reason in doing so.
Thanking you for space in your paper, FAIRPLAY Winslow, 22 Dec., 1906.
According to a reply from Granborough, "to hoot a referee is the worst of form".
3 Jan: lost 0-6 at home to North Marston
"Winslow were minus Ray, Royce and James"
31 Jan: lost 1-7 away to Buckingham
Sat 16 Feb: lost 0-12 away to Waddesdon
Buckinghamshire Charity Cup
6 Oct: PR: lost 2-5 away to Fenny Rovers. Receipts 8s 10d.
Villages Cup
Thu 31 Jan: SF: lost 0-2 away to Grandborough
Night School team
25 Dec: Great Horwood 1 Winslow Night School 3
12 Jan: Winslow Night School 5 Buckingham Congregational United 3
Hatwell; T. Hancock, H. Hancock; White, Stevens, Walker; Wise, Foskett, Rolfe, Townsend, Tompkins
"The decisions of the referee, Mr. J. Stonell, were at times very unsatisfactory."
Thu 17 Jan: Winslow Night School 5 Aylesbury Church House 2 ("the Night School were easily defeated" in the first match)
Rolfe 2, Foskett, Tompkins, Wise
"Mr. M. Hancock was the referee, and gave the greatest satisfaction."
20 April: Buckingham Congregational United 1 Winslow Night School 2 at Ford Meadow
H. Lapper; H. Hancock, F. Hancock (1); T. Walker, C. Foskett, N. Vaisey; G. Tompkins, H. Townsend, C. Vaisey, W. Rolfe, W. Stevens (1)
Friendlies
Thu 27 Sep: away to Aylesbury United Thursday
scratch team lost 1-10 to Grandborough
13 Oct: lost 1-8 away to Buckingham
17 Nov: at home to Aylesbury United Reserves
Thu 14 Feb: won 7-2 at home to Aylesbury United Thursday
23 March: at home to Bicester
Reserves
27 Oct: won 6-2 at home to Fenny Juniors
3 Nov: lost 1-6 at home to Grandborough
1907-08 season
10 August: Buckingham Advertiser
PRESENTATION.- On Wednesday, July 31, the members of the cricket and football clubs met in the Church Room for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr. H. J. Ray, on the occasion of his marriage. The present, which was a handsome plated tea service of three pieces, viz., teapot, cream-jug, and sugar-basin, with a suitable inscription. The presentation was made by the Vicar, in some well-chosen words, and Mr. Ray briefly replied. The meeting terminated with the wish of those present that Mr. and Mrs. Ray would have a very happy future.
Berks & Bucks Junior Cup
19 Oct: R1: lost 0-12 away to Stantonbury St James
Berks & Bucks Minor Cup
23 Nov: R2: Stony Stratford St Giles 6 Winslow Night School 3
Aylesbury & District League Northern Division (Thursdays)
3 Oct: lost 1-2 away to Aylesbury United Thursday at the Printing Works Ground
24 Oct: won 7-1 at home to North Marston [result expunged when North Marston withdrew]
7 Nov: lost 1-6 away to Buckingham
Sat 7 Dec: lost 0-3 at home to Waddesdon
Winslow lost F. Walker (right back) after 10 minutes
26 Dec: won 9-0 at home to Brill
?1 Feb: lost 2-4 away to Quainton
12 March: won 1-0 at home to Aylesbury United Thursday
Scorer: C. Vaisey
Sat 21 March: won 2-0 at home to Quainton
unknown date: lost 1-2 at home to Buckingham
9 April: lost 1-4 away to Waddesdon
Mon 20 April: won 3-2 away to Brill
Bucks Charity Cup
2 Nov: QR: lost 3-4 at home to Grandborough
Night School team
30 Nov: lost 1-5 at home to Wolverton Victoria
Friendlies
5 Oct: won 7-2 at home to North Marston
9 Nov: lost 3-6 at home to Buckingham
Thu 12 Dec: lost 0-2 at home to Aylesbury United Thursday
1908-09 season
12 Sep: Buckingham Advertiser
FOOTBALL CLUB.- The annual general meeting of the Winslow United Football Club was held on Thursday night in the Church Room, and was well attended. The Rev. St. J. Beamish presided. The Treasurer (Mr. L. J. Hawley) presented the balance-sheet, which showed a balance in hand of £3 0s. 7d. This was considered very satisfactory, and it was unanimously adopted. The next business was the election of officers for the ensuing season. Capt. W. H. Lambton, of Redfield was unanimously re-elected president; Mr. L. J. Hawley was elected captain and Mr. H. Rolfe vice-captain of the Thursday team; Mr. J. Turney captain and Mr. F. Hancock vice-captain of the Saturday team; treasurer, Mr. L. J. Hawley; secretary, Mr. Harry Rolfe, Church Street; committee, Messrs. W. Taylor, H. Ray, F. Hancock, N. Vaisey, W. Rolfe, G. Taylor, and W. Hall. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. W. Attwooll for his past services as secretary, and also to the treasurer, Mr. L. J. Hawley; and the meeting terminated with a similar compliment to the Chairman.
Aylesbury & District League
beat Ludgershall 9-0
3 Oct: drew 3-3 at home to Brill
22 Oct: won 6-3 away to Aylesbury United Thursday
?14 Nov: lost 0-1 away to Peverel Court
Sat 28 Nov: drew 2-2 at home to Waddesdon
Scorer: Hawley 2
Thu 10 Dec: won 2-1 away to Buckingham
Thu 7 Jan: home to Buckingham
Berks & Bucks Minor Cup
R1: 24 Oct: won 6-1 at home to North Marston
R2: 28 Nov: at home to Chesham Generals
Friendlies
5 Dec: lost 1-5 at home to Buckingham
23 Jan: away to Buckingham
Thursday matches
5 Nov: lost 2-5 at home to Buckingham
See also:
- Winslow in the 19th-20th Centuries
- Winslow Junior Rovers
- Recreation Ground (home of Winslow United from 1949)