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A Pictorial History
1930-31 Friendlies
BLUES v. REDS
First Public Practice Match
Upton Park
1 - 5
16 August 1930
BLUES (Harris)
Watson G.
Barter
Talbot
Musgrave
James H.
Inns
Evans
Wood A.
Wombwell L.
James
Harris
REDS (Robson 2, Wood 2, Morris)
Knief A.
Goodacre
Wade R.
Norris
St Pier
Parkin
Wood J.
Robson
Morris A.
Wilkins
Cribb
Quite a lot of interest was centred in West Ham's trial match at Upton Park, eight of the 15 new players included. The "Reds", who included three of last years' Reserves, beat the "Blues" by 5-1.
On the right wing, Robson and Wood showed fine form, as also did Norris, at right-half. Favourable impression was made on the left wing by Cribb (Sittingbourne) and Wilkinson (Sunderland). Morris, the Barnet amateur, at centre-forward, also played well. The winning team had the steadier full backs, but T. Inns, the Custom House amateur, was a success for the "Blues" at centre-half. Promising form was displayed by James (Notts County), A. Wood (Clapton Orient) and Harris (Folkestone). For the winners, the goal scorers were J. Wood (2), Robson (2) and Morris. Harris scored for the "Blues".
BLUES v. REDS
Second Public Practice Match
Upton Park
4 - 5
23 August 1930
BLUES (Gibbins 3, James)
Hufton
Talbot
Wade R.
Norris
St Pier
Parkin
Wood J.
Robson
Gibbins
James
Harris
REDS (Earle 2 [1 pen], Watson 2, Ruffell)
Dixon
Earl
Cox
Collins
Barrett
Cadwell
Yews
Earle
Watson V.
Pollard
Ruffell
It was quite apparent on Saturday at Upton Park in the West Ham Football Club trial match that there is much talent among the Reserves, who were beaten by last season's first team by 5-4. The winning side was identical with last season's team, except that Dixon appeared in goal, Hufton playing for the Reserves. James (Notts County) seemed to be the most impressive of the new men who played for the Reserves, his ball control being excellent. He shoud make a bold bid for a place in the League side. Th eother newcommers wer Parkin (Chester), and Talbot (Hetton). The superiority of the old half-backs was a desisive factor, Collins, Barrett and Caldwell, giving the forwards fine support, while in attack the Ruffell-Watson combination was parically dangerous.
Gibbons opened the scoring for the Reserves. Earle equalised from a penalty, and Watson and Ruffell added further goals for the first team before the interval. Earle put the Reds further ahead in the second half, but in a fine rally Gibbons and James netted for the Reserves. Watson scored the fifth goal for the winners, but again Gibbons replied for the Reserves, who almost equalised in the last few minutes of the close of play.
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CLAPTON ORIENT
London Professional Charity Fund
Lea Bridge Stadium
4 - 0 Barrett 2, James, Ruffell)
3 November 1930
Dixon
Earl
Wade R.
Norris
Barrett
Cadwell
Yews
Earle
James
Pollard
Ruffell
Ruffell put the visitors ahead then James doubled the lead then Barrett hit two goals, the second of which was a fierce 30 yarder. The Orient were in danger of having their ground closed because the pitch measurement at Lea Bridge Stadium was one yard below the minimum width allowed under League rules.
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LONDON CALEDONIANS
Tufnell Park
4 - 3 (Barter 3, Holland)
29 November 1930
Watson G.
Goodacre
England
Wilkins
Parkin
Musgrave
Evans
Robson
Barter
Holland
Cribb
REPORT:
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
East Ham British Legion Earl Haig Memorial Building Fund
Upton Park
1 - 2 (Earle)
8 December 1930
Dixon
Earl
Wade R.
Collins
Barrett
Norris
Yews
Earle
Gibbins
James
Ruffell
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The Prince of Wales attended the West Ham - Spurs Charity game in aid of the Building Fund of the East Ham Branch of the British Legion and the Earl Haig Fund.
At half-time the players line up in front of the pavilion and were presented to the Prince. He had arrived after the kick-off. Spurs with a goal in each half led 2-0. Then Earle headed in to reduce the deficit. Ruffell then missed a penalty. Conditions were very muddy. At the end Earl Jellicoe presented the medals. The gate realised £360.
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CHARLTON ATHLETIC : Reserves
The Valley
1 - 1 Wilkins)
10 January 1931
Watson G.
Goodacre
Talbot
Wilkins
Parkin
Musgrave
Evans
Robson
Barter
Holland
Wood J.
REPORT:
CORINTHIAN
Upton Park
3 - 1 (Ruffell 2, Watson)
24 January 1931
Att: 10,000
Watson G.
Wade R.
England
Collins
St Pier
Musgrave
Yews
Robson
Watson V.
James
Ruffell
Due to the engagement of Newcastle United in a cup-tie, West Ham's vacant Saturday afternoon was filled by Corinthians. England's premier amateur team. The latter turned out in full force and the Hammers played Vivian Gibbins, England, Robson, St. Pier, and G. Watson. Obviously the game was a friendly one and at no time were either team 'all out.' Nevertheless, a good game was seen and added interest came early on when Hegan for the Corinthians scored the first goal - in fact 1-0 was the score at the interval. For Corinthians, Howard-Baker in goal was severely tested, and it was not until the second half was twenty minutes old that West Ham equalised through Ruffell. Soon after this Howard-Baker was injured and had to leave the field, H.V. Benest taking his place. About this time the crowd were rather insistent about Victor Watson scoring a goal as they did not, apparently realise that he was having a try-out after his very serious injury. However, he did score a good one and a little later he gave another opportunity to Ruffell, who thus scored his second of the match. West Ham won comfortably by three goals to one, and we saw entertaining but not thrilling football.
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NORWICH CITY : Reserves
Carrow Road
0 - 1
24 January 1931
Knief A.
Goodacre
Talbot
Wilkins
Parkin
Cadwell
Evans
Fenton E.
Bar
Holland
Cribb
REPORT:
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GUILDFORD CITY : Reserves
St Joesphs Road
1 - 4 (Knief)
25 February 1931
Watson G.
Goodacre
Talbot
Wilkins
Parkin
Brunce G.
Bassett J.
Fenton E.
Knief A.
Moore
Harris
REPORT:
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OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Away
6 - 0 (Watson 3, James 2, Harris)
4 March 1931
Dixon
Earl
Wade R. (Barrett)
Norris
Banell
Musgrave
Wood J.
Pollard
Watson V.
James
Harris
REPORT:
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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
Molineux
0 - 2
14 March 1931
Dixon
Wade R.
Fryatt
Collins
Barrett
Musgrave
Evans
Watson V.
Barter
James
Cribb
REPORT:
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CLAPTON ORIENT : Reserves
Lea Bridge Road
2 - 2 (Evans, Mercer)
21 March 1931
Watson G.
Parker W.
Talbot
Norris
St Pier
Mercer
Evans
Pollard
Fenton E.
Holland
Harris
REPORT:
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SOUTH ESSEX LEAGUE
Upton Park
4 - 0 (Fenton 3, James)
23 April 1931
Knief A.
Chalkley G.
Talbot
Moore
St Pier
Fryatt
Evans
Goulden L.
Fenton E.
James H.
Walling R.
REPORT:
End of Season Tour to Switzerland
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LUCERNE (Switzerland)
Away
2 - 0 (Harris 2)
20 May 1931
Dixon
Earl
Wade
Norris
St Pier
Cadwell
Yews
Pollard
Barrett
James
Harris
REPORT:
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YOUNG-FELLOWS ZURICH (Switzerland)
Away
5 - 2 (Barrett 3, Harris)
23 May 1931
Dixon
Earl
Wade
Norris
St Pier
Cadwell
Yews
Pollard
Barrett
James
Harris
REPORT:
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BASLE (Switzerland)
Away
4 - 3 (Fereday, James, Pollard, Yews)
25 May 1931
Dixon
Earl
Wade
Norris
St Pier
Cadwell
Fereday
Pollard (Barrett)
Robinson (Yews)
James
Harris
REPORT:
OTHER MATCHES at UPTON PARK
EAST HAM BOYS v. WEST HAM BOYS : West Ham United Directors Cup
? - ?
4 October 1930
EAST HAM BOYS (?)
Line-up Unknown
WEST HAM BOYS (?)
Line-up Unknown
REPORT:
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v. ILFORD
London Challenge Cup (Semi-Final)
8 - 1
17 November 1930
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (?)
Line-up Unknown
ILFORD (?)
Line-up Unknown
REPORT:
EAST HAM BOYS v. WEST HAM BOYS : Corinthian Shield (Second Round)
? - ?
17 November 1930
EAST HAM BOYS (?)
Line-up Unknown
WEST HAM BOYS (?)
Line-up Unknown
REPORT:
WIMBLEDON v. ENFIELD
London Senior Cup (Semi-Final)
1 - 0
14 March 1931
TEAM 1 (?)
Line-Up Unknow
TEAM 2 (?)
Line-Up Unknown
REPORT:
ARMY v. ROYAL AIR FORCE
Charity Match
2 - 2
21 March 1931
ARMY (?)
Line-Up Unknow
ROYAL AIR FORCE (?)
Line-Up Unknown
REPORT:
ARSENAL v. MILLWALL
London Challenge Cup (Semi-Final)
0 - 0
25 March 1931
ARSENAL
Line-Up Unknow
MILLWALL
Line-Up Unknown
REPORT:
WEST HAM JOC v. BIRMINGHAM JOC : Annual Challenge Match
4 - 4
4 April 1931
WEST HAM JOC (?)
Line-up Unknown
BIRMINGHAM JOC (?)
Line-up Unknown
REPORT:
EASTMINSTER v. SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION
East Ham Hospital Cup
? - ?
6 April 1931
EASTMINSTER (?)
Line-Up Unknow
SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION (?)
Line-Up Unknown
REPORT:
SMITHFIELD MARKET v. BILLINGSGATE MARKET : Charity Match
? - ?
20 April 1931
SMITHFIELD MARKET (?)
Line-up Unknown
BILLINGSGATE MARKET (?)
Line-up Unknown
REPORT:
ESSEX BOYS v. LONDON BOYS : Representative Match
0 - 4
17 November 1930
ESSEX BOYS
Anderson (West Ham)
Moore (West Ham)
Newell (West Ham)
Ayres (West Ham)
Wood (East Ham)
Manssfield (Grays)
Maitland (Walthamstow)
Fairchild (Barking)
Vivian (Walthamstow)
Rust (East Ham)
Allen (West Ham)
LONDON BOYS (?)
Line-up Unknown
REPORT: