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Thorpe Hesley F.C.

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Thorpe Hesley
Full nameThorpe Hesley Football Club
Dissolved1911

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

History

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

League and cup history

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

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

Notable former players

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

Honours

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References

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