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WEST HAM UNITED
FOOTBALL PROGRAMMES &
Memorabilia through the Decade
theyflysohigh : Steve Marsh
A Pictorial History
1912-13 South Eastern League
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BRENTFORD
Griffin Park
0 - 0
4 September 1912
Line-up Unknown
The South-Eastern League game at Griffin Park, Brentford, yesterday, in which the reserves of Brentford and West ham United opposed, resulted in drawn game with nothing scored. It was somewhat curious that, although it was the home team that were generally the aggressors in the first half, it was tlieir goalkeeper, Price, who was the more often tested. The West Ham forwards finished better on the occasions they did get away than those of Brentford. Whiteman made one very fine attempt to give the visitors the lead, but at the opposite end the best effort was made by Wicks, the centre half. Byrnes badly at fault one occasion when he had only Carter to beat from about six yards' range After ends had been changed with nothing scored, West Ham had much the Letter of matters, but their shots were all too high. Fells was playing a good game at left back for the home team, but once Butcher looked all over a scorer for the visitors, only to find Price save cleverly at the expense of a corner, and once Mackesy missed by inches only.
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BRENTFORD
Upton Park
3 - 1 (Butcher, Casey, Mackesy)
9 September 1912
Carter
Rothwell
Reynolds
Whiteman
Burton
Blackburn
Browning W.
Butcher G.
Burrill
Mackesy
Casey
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WOOLWICH ARSENAL
Upton Park
2 - 0 (Burrill, Casey)
14 September 1912
Carter
Rothwell
Burton
Barclay A.
Redward
Blackburn
Butcher J.
Butcher G.
Denyer
Burrill
Casey
A remarkably fast and interesting game resulted from meeting of these teams at the Boleyn Castle, when the Hammers won somewhat luckily by two goals to love. The smaller West Ham men were particularly smart in front of goal, and it was this invaluable asset which secured them the victory. In the first few minutes the Hammers were distinctly unlucky in failing to score when Denyer hit the crossbar, but the same remark applied to the visitors, who had a point by Spittle disallowed owing to Burrell apparently unintentionally handling the ball a moment before. A noticeable feature of the game was the superb understanding between the visitors, but the Hammers' defence - strengthened by the inclusion of A. Barclay, the Brentford amateur - was great, and successfully resisted all attacks. Five minutes from the interval Wilson beat out a shot from Denyer to the foot of Casey, who had no difficulty in opening the scoring. Two minutes after the resumption the Hammers went down with irresistible dash, and Butcher gave Burrill a grand opening, which was promptly turned to advantage. Subsequently the Arsenal struggled desperately to reduce their liabilities, Calder and Grant playing splendidly but Carter kept a superb goal.
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PORTSMOUTH
Upton Park
2 - 1 (Burrill, Butcher)
16 September 1912
Line-up Unknown
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CHELSEA
Upton Park
1 - 2 (Redward)
28 September 1912
Carter
Burton
Bourne S.
Whiteman
Redward
Blackburn
Caton
Burrill
Denyer
Mackesy
Casey
West Ham Reserves entertained Chelsea, before a large crowd, and retired defeated after an excellent contest by two goals to one. The Chelsea front line showed some splendid form during the first half, but fine goalkeeping by Carter stood between them and success. Nothing was scored up till half-time, but there had been some very exciting exchanges, both goals having narrow escapes. In the second half the chelsea forwards were persistent in their attacks, and they were rewarded by two goals from the foot of Brown. They were good value for their goals, but before the finish Redward reduced the margin.
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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
White Hart Lane
0 - 4
5 October 1912
Carter
Reynolds
Bourne
Whiteman
Redward
Blackburn
Caton
Denyer
Burrill
Mackesy
Casey
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PORTSMOUTH
Fratton Park
4 - 2 (Bell 2, Burrill, Butcher)
9 October 1912
Carter
Reynolds
Burton
Whiteman
Redward
Blackburn
Denyer
Butcher G.
Bell G.
Burrill
Goodwin
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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Upton Park
2 - 0 (Denyer 2)
12 October 1912
Line-up Unknown
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READING
Elm Park
3 - 1 (Burrill, Denyer, Redward)
19 October 1912
Line-up Unknown
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NORWICH CITY
Upton Park
3 - 2 (Burrill, Butcher, Denyer)
26 October 1912
Line-up Unknown
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BRISTOL CITY
Ashton Gate
1 - 2 (Butcher)
2 November 1912
Carter
Forster
Green
Redward
Burton
Blackburn
Caton
Butcher G.
Harrison
Mackesy
Dawson
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NORTHAMPTON TOWN
Upton Park
3 - 1 (Caton 2, Dawson)
9 November 1912
Line-up Unknown
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QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Park Royal Ground
0 - 3
16 November 1912
Line-up Unknown
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TUNBRIDGE WELLS RANGERS
Upton Park
4 - 1 (Bailey, Bourne, Harrison, Redward)
23 November 1912
Carter
Forster
Reynolds
Bourne S.
Redward
Burton
Caton
Bailey
Harrison
Rodgers
Mackesy
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PETERBOROUGH CITY
Upton Park
2 - 0 (Unknown)
7 December 1912
Line-up Unknown
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SWINDON TOWN
County Ground
1 - 0 (Chapman)
14 December 1912
Carter
Forster
Burton
Redward
Chapman R.
Whiteman
Caton
Butcher
Rodgers
Burrill
Dawson
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FULHAM
Upton Park
2 - 1 (Harrison 2)
21 December 1912
Carter
Irvine
Burton
Redward
Chapman R.
Whiteman
Caton
Butcher
Harrison
Burrill
Mackesy
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TUNBRIDGE WELLS RANGERS
Culverden Stadium
3 - 3 (Unknown)
25 December 1912
Line-up Unknown
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BRISTOL CITY
Upton Park
4 - 2 (Harrison 2, Mackesy 2)
28 December 1912
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WATFORD
Cassio Road
4 - 3 (Puddefoot 2, Butcher, Dawson)
4 January 1913
Carter
Reynolds
Burton
Redward
Chapman R.
Whiteman
Caton
Butcher
Puddefoot
Mackesy
Dawson
The visitors reserves were two down before Dawson reduced the deficit before the break. This was Syd Puddefoot's first match in a West Ham shirt.
The two goal difference was restored by Hoult, the Hammers were behind 1-3 with only 20 minutes to go, but then 3 quick goals, Puddefoot 2, and Butcher clinched the points for West Ham.
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CLAPTON ORIENT
Upton Park
7 - 1 (Puddefoot 2, Bailey, Burton [pen], Redward, Rodgers, Bartleman [og]
18 January 1913
Carter
Burton
Bourne S.
Redward
Tresadern
Morfee P.
Bailey
Puddefoot
Rodgers
(2 unknown)
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CHELSEA
Stamford Bridge
0 - 4
25 January 1913
Carter
Irvine
Burton
Whiteman
Redward
Blackburn
Caton
Bailey
Puddefoot
Mackesy
Dawson
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WATFORD
Upton Park
2 - 1 (Mackesy [pen], Puddefoot)
1 Febuary 1913
Carter
Irvine
Reynolds
Redward
Chapman R.
Whiteman
Caton
Bailey
Puddefoot
Mackesy
Dawson
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WOOLWICH ARSENAL
Manor Ground
2 - 2 (Bailey 2)
15 February 1913
Line-up Unknown
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READING
Upton Park
7 - 1 (Puddefoot 3, Bailey 2, Caton, Pedley)
22 February 1913
Line-up Unknown
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NORWICH CITY
The Nest
0 -2
1 March 1913
Line-up Unknown
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CROYDON COMMON
Upton Park
5 - 0 (Bailey 2, [og])
8 March 1913
Carter
Irvine
Bourne S.
Chapman R.
Askew
Tresadern
Caton
Butcher
Bailey
Mackesy
Dawson
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NORTHAMPTON TOWN
County Ground
0 - 0
15 March 1913
Carter
Irvine
Burton
Chapman R.
Askew
Blackburn
Caton
Butcher
Rodgers
Mackesy
Dawson
By special permission a late start was made due to Royalty making a visit to the neighbourhood. The game was very physical and two or three players could have been sent off. The visitors started the horse-play but the Hammers readily took up the challenge. Neither side deserved a point, King missed a first half penalty when Forester fouled Freeman. Hughes tipped the spot kick over the bar.
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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALABION
Goldstone Ground
2 - 1 (Mackesy, [og])
21 March 1913
Carter
Irvine
Burton
Whiteman
Chapman
Blackburn
Caton
Butcher
Denyer
Mackesy
Dawson
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QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Upton Park
2 - 0 (Irvine [pen], Mackesy)
22 March 1913
Carter
Irvine
Bourne S.
Whiteman
Chapman R.
Blackburn
Caton
Butcher
Puddefoot
Mackesy
Dawson
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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Upton Park
7 - 1 (Butcher 3, Dawson 2, Caton, Mackesy)
24 March 1913
Bracken
Irvine
Reynolds
Chapman R.
Burton
Blackburn
Caton
Butcher
Moule
Mackesy
Dawson
Moule the Catford Southend amateur centre-forward assisted Hammers in this game. He didn't score but had a capital game. His distribution was admirable. West Ham were two goals ahead at half-time through Caton and Butcher. In the second half Butcher got two more, Mackesy one and Dawson two, Miller notched Brighton's only score
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CLAPTON ORIENT
Millfields
3 - 0 (Mackesy 2, Irvine [pen])
3 April 1913
Line-up Unknown
Irvine's penalty was three-times taken due to encroachment by the West Ham players. Each time Irvine's shot entred the net.
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PETERBOROUGH CITY
London Road
0 - 1
12 April 1913
Reynolds
Irvine
Burton
Redward
Harrison
Blackburn
Caton
Butcher
Puddefoot
Moule
Mackesy
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CROYDON COMMON
The Nest
1 - 2 (Butcher)
16 April 1913
Carter
Reynolds
Burton
Whiteman
Redward
Blackburn
Harrison
Butcher
Moule
Mackesy
Goodwin
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SWINDON TOWN
Upton Park
1 - 0 (Unknown)
19 April 1913
Line-up Unknown
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FULHAM
Craven Cottage
3 - 2 (Bourne W., Puddefoot, Rodgers)
26 April 1913
Bartlett
Burton
Bourne S.
Whiteman
Redward
Blackburn
Caton
Rodgers
Puddefoot
Bourne W.
Goodwin
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