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1898-99 Friendlies

1st BATTALION COLDSTREAM GUARDS : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

2 - 0 (Dove, Gresham)

17 September 1898

Moore, Lloyd, Milarvie, Barker C., Hitch, Neil, Hird, Davies, Sherran, Gresham, Dove

REPORT:

1st Battalion ColdstreamGuard:

Line-up Unknown

WOOLWICH ARSENAL : Friendly

Manor Field, Plumstead

0 - 4

19 September 1898

Moore, Tranter, Milarvie, McEachrane, Hitch, Barker C., Lloyd, Hay, Sherran, Chisholm, Dove

At this time Arsenal were third in the Football League Division II and for this match they fielded 7 players of the side that had been successful 4-0 at Darwen two days previous in Division Two. The visitors repeatedly broke away but spent long periods under intense pressure. Moore saved a stinger from Davis then McGeogh headed over. Ironworks were unlucky, they twice struck the bar and Hamilton saved another. All Arsenal's forwards took part in the move that brought the first goal by Hunt. Half-time 0-1.
On the restart Dailly shot wide then amended by scoring Arsenal's second goal.
From this point the Football League side dominated and Dailly put the three ahead before McGeogh scored a fourth just before the finish.

Woolwich Arsenal:

Hamilton, McPhee, McConnell, Davis, Anderson, Moir, Hunt, White, McGeogh, Hayward, Dailly

MILLWALL ATHLETIC : Friendly

The Athletics Ground

0 - 0 

26 September 1898

Moore, Tranter, Marjeram, Chisholm, Hitch, McEachrane, Hird, Hay, Atkinson, Gresham, Dove

Disappointing game, Millwall missed a penalty and tempers became frayed in a tough match and referee A. Griffiths had a hard time coping.

Millwall Athletic:

Allan, Graham, Davis, Almond, Morrison, Miller, Turner A., Felmingham, Hogan, Turner J., Duff

LONDON CALEDONIANS : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

2 - 1 (Reynolds, Sansom 

15 October 1898

Rafter, Nichols, Ashdown, Chapman, Neil, McEwan, Sansom, Reynolds, Wenham, Pristwick, Buller

Whilst the first XI was at Brighton, a reserve XI entertained and defeated a London Caledonians side 2-1 at the Memorial Grounds. The Scots were at full strength and were thus far undeafeated in 1898-99 season. Reynolds and Sanson gave the Ironworks a two goal start and the 'Caleys' only managed to reply by converting a penalty by Gollan. It rained throughout this game and tempers got a bit on edge towards the end.

London Caledonians:

Rylie, Russell, Smith J., McKenzie, Moir, Ritchie, Gollan, Howie, Douglas, Kinghorn, Hunter

BARKING WOODVILLE : Friendly

Vicarage Field

1 - 1 (Unknown) 

29 October 1898

Line-up Unknown

REPORT:

Barking Woodville:

Line-up Unknown

MILLWALL ATHLETIC : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

1 - 1 (Wenham) 

3 November 1898

Moore, Tranter, Marjeram, Dove, McEwan, McEachrane, Reynolds, Reid J., Wenham, Gresham, Cobb

No score in the first half. Wenham opened scoring when he received from Reynolds but Fellingham equalised five minutes later.

Millwall:
Sunderland, Graham, Gow, Hill, Morrison, Almond, Turner, (A.N. Other), Fellingham, Turnbull, Johnson.

QUEENS PARK RANGERS : Friendly

Kensal Rise

6 - 0 (Lloyd 3, Reid 2, Gresham) 

10 November 1898

Moore, Tranter, Marjeram, Chisholm, McEwan, Dove, McEachrane, Gresham, Lloyd, Reid J., Hird

REPORT:

Queens Park Rangers:

Lowe, Williams, Keeps, Montague T., Brooks, Mobtague H., Carter, Spackman F., Musselwhite, Brooking, Edwards

LEYTONSTONE : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

3 - 2 (Unknown) 

12 November 1898

Line-up Unknown

REPORT:

Leytonstone:

Line-up Unknown

WOOLWICH ARSENAL : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

1 - 2 (Hay) 

8 December 1898

Moore, Tranter, Marjeram, Dove, McEwan, Chisholm, Reynolds, Hird, Hounsell, Hay, McEachrane

REPORT:

Woolwich Arsenal:

Hamilton, McPhee, McAvoy, Haywood, Andesson, Gilmour, McGeoch, White, Murphy, Dailly, Mitchell

NEW BROMPTON : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

1 - 1 (Unknown) 

27 December 1898

Furnell, Neil, Chalkley, Hird, Taylor, Bird, Nicholls, Gresham, Hounsell, Reid, Gillies

Thames began the match two men short. After 15 minutes both men Milarvie and Sheeran arrived. There was a fierce wind and heavy rain and after 20 minutes the referee stopped the game.
After an interval of 10 minutes the game was restarted on the understanding that it was no longer a Thames & Medway Combination fixture but a friendly.

New Brompton:

Line-up Unknown

UPTON PARK : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

5 - 1 (Leonard 2, Lloyd 2, Reid)

5 January 1899

Rafter, Neil, Dove, Hird, Gregory, Johnson, Reynolds, Hounsell, Lloyd, Reid J., Leonard

REPORT:

Upton Park:

Jones J., Buckenham, Inns, Spackman, Massey, Woodstock, Blois, Mann, Stephenson, Foss, Masters

DEPTFORD TOWN : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

0 - 2 

21 January 1899

Line-up Unknown

REPORT:

Deptford Town:

George, Ireland, Hughes, Humphries, Carr, Butterworth, Wright H., Wright R., Grant, Willis, Cooper

WELLINGBOROUGH : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

5 - 0 (Reynolds 2, Henderson, Leonard, Reid G.)

4 February 1899

Moore, Tranter, Dunn, Dove, McManus, McEachrane, Reynolds, Reid J., Henderson, Reid G., Leonard

An open date in Wellingborough's list was filled by a visit to Canning Town to play the Thammes Ironworks. The East Enders fielded a couple of the now defunct Warmly club players; G. Reid and Henderson.
There was no score at half-time, but Leonard started the goal spree by scoring in the 57th minute, then shortly after Reynolds scored what appeared to be a clear offside goal. It was allowed to stand despite the visitors protest. From this point on Wellingborough lost interest and just went through the motions. Further goals were added by Reynolds, James Reid and Henderson. Reynolds crossing was particularly good throughout this match.

Wellingborough:

Douglas, Blackburn, Robson, Murrel, Martin, Davis, Hall, Williams, Scriven, Raby, Hyde

EASTBOURNE : Friendly

The Saffrons

3 - 1 (Leonard 2, Reid G.) 

25 February 1899

Moore, Tranter, Dunn, Hird, Chisholm, McEachrane, Reynolds, Reid J., Henderson, Reid G., Leonard

REPORT:

Eastbourne:

Lawrence, Howard, Bartlett, Lowe, Topham, Plummer, Drewitt, Haldane, Elliott B., King, Elliott W.

HMS EXCELLENT (Portsmouth) : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

1 - 0 (Reid [pen])

25 February 1899

Rafter, Cox, Marjeram, Mills, Chisholm, Johnson, Henderson, Lloyd, Hay, Gresham, Wenham

REPORT:

HMS Excellent:

Line-up Unknown

SOUTH ESSEX LEAGUE XI : Friendly

Leyton

1 - 0 (Reid J. [pen]) 

23 March 1899

Moore, Tranter, Dunn, Dove, McManus, Gilmore, Hird, Reid J., Henderson, Reid G., McEachrane

Thursday 23 March 1899 kick-off set for 4:30 but actually took place at 4:15. The only goal was scored by J. Reid from a penalty just before half-time.

South Essex League XI:

Line-up Unknown

COWES : Friendly

Away

0 - 1

31 March 1899

Line-up Unknown

REPORT:

Cowes:

Moore, Docherty, Brock, Spellacy, Finlayson, Jolliffe, Leatherbarrow, Thomson, Tait, Haxton, Bennett

SOUTH ESSEX LEAGUE XI : Friendly

Memorial Grounds

1 - 1 (Leonard) 

13 April 1899

Rafter, Tranter, Marjeram, Chisholm, McManus, McEachrane, Hird, Lloyd, Henderson, Gresham, Leonard

REPORT:

South Essex League:

Stirling (Leyton), Perry (Manor Park), Innes (Leyton), Johnstone (Barking), Chisholm (Barking), Neale (Barking), Reid (Leyton), Everett (Leyton), Massey (Barking), Ingliss (Barking), Barker (Barking)

Other Matches

OLD ST LUKE'S v. MANOR PARK
London Senior Cup (First Round)

Memorail Grounds

8 - 1

8 October 1898

Old St Luke's 

Line-up Unknown

Manor Park

Line-up Unknown

OLD ST LUKE'S v. EDMONTON ALBION

Memorail Grounds

1 - 1

29 October 1898

Old St Luke's 

Line-up Unknown

Edmonton Albion

Line-up Unknown

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