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WEST HAM UNITED
FOOTBALL PROGRAMMES &
Memorabilia through the Decade
theyflysohigh : Steve Marsh
A Pictorial History
1950-51 Football League Second Division
Manager : Ted Fenton
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Before the season got under way long serving manager Charlie Paynter retired and Ted Fenton took over. Paynter had served the club for 50 years as trainer, secretary and manager. After just a minute of the opening game, West Ham were leading Hull City 1–0 courtesy of an own goal by Jensen. The teams served up a treat for the spectators in the 3–3 draw. Following on from this there was a good 3–1 win at Blackburn Rovers, with Bill Robinson scoring twice. Also claiming a brace was Gerry Gazzard in the 3–0 home victory over Southampton. Against Sheffield United at the Boleyn Ground Bill Robinson grabbed a hat-trick, but the Yorkshire side ran out 5–3 winners. It became the same old story as after home wins against Coventry City (3–2) and Preston North End (2–0) there were away defeats at Notts County (4–1) and Birmingham City (3–1). On Christmas Day winger Terry Woodgate was the hero when scoring a hat-trick in the 3–1 home win against Leeds United.
The FA Cup saw a narrow 2–1 home win against Cardiff City, but there was no joy in the next round as the Hammers lost 1–0 away at Stoke City. Robinson then went on a scoring spree, scoring nine goals in seven games, but in that spell the only victory was the 4–2 home win against Barnsley. As the season came to a close there was one notable win as the Hammers won 1–0 away to champions elect Preston North End. A mid-table finish of thirteenth was achieved, being an improvement from the previous season. During the campaign Frank O’Farrell, who had been at the club since 1948, made his debut and Malcolm Allison was signed – both were to have an impact in the years to come.
Note:
Players in BOLD made their debuts for West Ham United
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HULL CITY
Upton Park
3 - 3 (Gazzard, Robinson, Jensen [og])
19 August 1950
Att: 30,056
Gregory
Devlin
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Jackman
Woodgate
Gazzard
Robinson
FOAN
BETTS
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Albert Foan
The fantastically-named Gerry Gazzard was West Ham's FA Cup third-round hero at Upton Park in this thrilling struggle. Jimmy Barrett's goal was equalised within seconds, not a Hammer touching the ball from the re-starting kick-off. However, the Welsh club was only on level terms for ten minutes, as at the end of a series of corner-kicks. The Gloucestershire-born inside forward Gazzard hit a first-timer into the visitors' net.
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LUTON TOWN
Upton Park
2 - 1 (Beets, Woodgate)
24 August 1950
Att: 20,560
Gregory
Devlin
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Woodgate
Gazzard
Robinson
Foan
Betts
REPORT:
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DONCASTER ROVERS
Belle Vue
0 - 3
26 August 1950
Att: 22,804
Gregory
Devlin
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Woodgate
Parsons
Robinson
Gazzard
Betts
REPORT:
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LUTON TOWN
Kenilworth Road
1 - 1 (Gazzard)
20 August 1950
ATt: 12,366
Gregory
Devlin
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Jackman
Woodgate
Parsons
Robinson
Gazzard
Tucker
REPORT:
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BRENTFORD
Upton Park
1 - 2 (Parsons)
2 September 1950
Att: 21,246
Gregory
Devlin
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Jackman
Woodgate
Parsons
Robinson
Gazzard
Tucker
A wonder save by goalkeeper Jefferies from a point-blank range shot of Parsons, 15 minutes from the end, saved this game for Brentford and thus justice was done. West Ham are indeed a problem side. The season is barely a few weeks old, yet they are again showing themselves as that unpredictable, one minute: brilliant, one minute bad side.
It was the same team that drew with Luton the previous Wednesday but there the likeness ended. The Luton game was characterised by punch and determination but this "local Derby" at one stage had the home supporters giving the slow handclap.
This is a practice to be condemned at once. It does not help matters. Far from it. it has an even more disastrous effect on the home sides play and is just about the worst possible finale for a team already rattled and oil-set by their opponents' play.
And rattled and oil-set Hammers were. In the opening hail they played some good, on-the-carpet football that had the Brentford re-organized defence ("skipper" Tom Manley was absent and Munro was brought in for Quinton at left back) more than a shade worried. Even after a shock Brentford goal by Dare, West Ham fought back with commendable aggression and Parsons making his first home appearance this season scored a great equalizer. Five minutes after this, however, Hill, Brentford's 6ft. inside left with the Tommy Trinder chin, banged another goal home for his side and West Ham were struggling.
It was a pity because the Hammers, in the initial stages promised so much, but in the end fulfilled so little. On this showing, therefore, they are attack problems to be remedied. Left-winger Ken Tucker frequently beat his man, but he did not respond quickly enough to his inside partner Gazzard again the most purposeful West Ham forward. Parsons worked hard at inside-right and with Gazzard, was the pick of the attack, but Robinson, Tucker and Woodgate were not at their best.
Although it would have been almost daylight robbery if Hammers had saved a point it cannot be denied that they had their chances in the closing 15 minutes. After Parsons had been unlucky with his first-time cannon-ball. Woodgate twice , and Parker had good opportunities, but delayed their final shots. In the Brentford side, none played better than Hill. Brilliant in the air and almost impossible to shift off the ball, this inside forward was the brains behind the most dangerous of the visitors' attacks. In centre-forward Garneys, he had an astute partner, who if he maintains his present, promise, will be a menace to Second Division centre-halves.
From West Ham's angle, the best thing they can do is to try and wipe the trace of defeat from their memory. Certainly it was not one of those games where it can be truly said they went down fighting — or gallantly !
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CARDIFF CITY
Ninian Park
1 - 2 (Johns)
4 September 1950
Att: 32,292
Gregory
Devlin
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Parsons
JOHNS
Robinson
Foan
Woodgate
Cardiff completed Hammers' dismal start to their September programme by taking two very lucky points from them at Ninian Park. West Ham did not deserve to lose. They entirely re-organised their attack, only centre-forward Robinson retaining the position he occupied in the Brentford game. Two new inside forwards, Stan Johns who had previously played all his reserve and trial games at centre-forward and Albert Foan were brought in; Woodgate switched to the left wing and Parsons moved to the right flank. Gizzard was 12th man.
This re-shuffled line performed promisingly. They moved the ball with greater method and accuracy than the Welsh side, and the home defenders were frequently left standing by the pace and skill of a clever attack. But luck, which has been a conspicuous absentee with West Ham since the start of the season, was again not with the side and after 37 minutes it was Cardiff who took the lead, against the run of play.
Inside - left Doug Blair, the schemer behind the City's two goals, made a good, swerving run down the middle, finishing with a hard shot that Gregory did well to tip away for a corner. Ex-Welsh international left-winger George Edwards placed his kick accurately and the ball fell at the feet of Evans, who tapped home.
After the interval West Ham had the mortification of seeing Hollyman and Stitfall clear from the line when a goal seemed inevitable. Then in the 76th minute. Johns cracked past Joslin only for Blair to restore Cardiff's lead a few minutes later with a brilliant 25-yard drive.
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BLACKBURN ROVERS
Ewood Park
3 - 1 (Robinson 2, Johns)
9 September 1950
Att: 25,323
Gregory
Devlin
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Parsons
Johns
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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SOUTHAMPTON
Upton Park
3 - 0 (Gazzard 2, Robinson)
16 September 1950
Att: 23,559
Gregory
Devlin
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Parsons
Johns
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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BARNSLEY
Oakwell
2 - 1 (Robinson, Woodgate)
23 September 1950
Att: 25,679
Gregory
Devlin
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Parsons
Johns
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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REPORT:
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COLCHESTER UNITED : Essex Pro Cup (First Round)
Upton Park
2 - 1 (Gazzard, Robinson)
28 September 1950
Att: 4,000
Gregory
NELSON
Forde
Parker
NIBLETT
O'FARRELL
SOUTHREN
Johns
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
Our first venture in the Essex Professional Cup brought us a 2-1 success against Colchester United. We had several opportunities to win the game in the early stages, but it was not until the 40th minute that Bill Robinson netted.
Six minutes after the interval the visitors equalised through Locherty, but a move from the right-wing ended in Gerry Gazzard scoring six minutes from time with a grand shot. Colchester rarely displayed the form which gave them such a good start to the season, and we were more comfortable winners than the score suggested. Amateur Bill Nelson, Tommy Southren and Vic Niblett made First XI debuts, and all showed up in a satisfactory manner.
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Bill Nelson
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Frank O'Farrell
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Tommy Southren
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SHEFFIELD UNITED
Upton Park
3 - 5 (Robinson 3 [1 pen])
30 September 1950
Att: 25,130
Gregory
Devlin
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Johns
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
The stand didn't collapse at Upton Park, although the crowd did their best to lift the roof off, but the 25,000-plus onlookers who saw Sheffield United beat West Ham 5-3 will agree that was all that was lacking. Home right-back, Ernie Devlin, swelled the visitors' goal-total by twice turning the ball past his own 'keeper, and three penalty-kicks were awarded, and converted, within the space of nine second-half minutes.
To say that Referee Trenholm of Stockton was unpopular would be a gem of understatement. The crowd took the view that he was just a little too whistle-happy, and he certainly seemed afflicted by spot-kicks before the eyes.
There was a succession of unusual goals, beginning when visiting custodian, Ted Burgin, was penalised for carrying the ball in the 25th minute. Terry Woodgate promptly slipped the ball to centre-forward Bill Robinson, who whipped it home before a mention could be made of his namesake Jack.
Robinson went on to collect a hat-trick. It was no new experience for Bill. With Sunderland in pre-war years he hat-tricked Manchester United in four minutes' during a. Roker Park match in 1938-39.
Although West Ham went under to Sheffield United they appear to have discovered a promising young outside-right in Tommy Southren, a lad who with ordinary luck 'should develop into a player of star calibre.
Tommy got his Saturday chance because international Eric Parsons was a 'flu victim. He acquitted himself well, although he afterwards confessed that he found Division Two fare much harder and faster than Combination soccer. I can tell Tommy that he not only pleased the home fans, but also impressed Sheffield skipper, Jimmy Hagan, who volunteered this after-match verdict on Southren: "I like his go-ahead style, and I think he has a very bright future."
One crowded-hour of glorious life and - all that... on Saturday next Southren expects to revert to reserve duty. He is quite content to wait his chance, and, of his idol Eric Parsons he comments: "I'm quite content to play second fiddle to Eric, he's a great player."
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QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Upton Park
4 - 1 (Parsons 2, Robinson, Woodgate)
7 October 1950
Att: 26,375
Gregory
Yeomanson
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Parsons
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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BURY
Gigg Lane
0 - 3
14 October 1950
Att: 15,542
Gregory
Yeomanson
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Foan
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
During the first 15 minutes at the Gigg Lane ground we had serval opportunities to gain a lead that our stylish football would probably have consolidated into a victory. However, the chance was missed and Bury gained a 2-0 interval lead before we again settled down. Although the Shakers added to this after the breather our XI continued to play good stuff, but the over-elaboration brought a lack of 'bite' to the finishing efforts and we paid the penalty of wrong tactics, although on other occasions these would probably have proved successful.
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LEICESTER CITY
Upton Park
0 - 0
21 October 1950
Att: 23,330
Gregory
Yeomanson
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Johns
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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CHESTERFIELD
Recreation Ground
2 - 1 (Barrett, Woodgate)
28 October 1950
Att: 11,197
Gregory
Yeomanson
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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COVENTRY CITY
Upton Park
3 - 2 (Gazzard 2, Parker)
4 November 1950
Att: 26,044
Gregory
Yeomanson
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Parsons
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
In the first five minutes Coventry's burly Scot, Ken Chisholm, was on the receiving end of two charges from 'Keeper Gregory that would have knocked the stuffing out of a less sturdy and resolute player. These two perfectly fair charges gave the 26,044 crowd an early indication that this Guy Fawkes' eve match was going to provide plenty of fireworks. Although City were one of the most robust sides to visit Upton Park this season, they were also one of the slickest-moving and dangerous combinations.
From the West Ham angle their were three men of the match: Gerry Gazzard in the attack, he has never played better, Derek Parker in the half-back line (how long before further representative honours? and one of the best uncapped goalkeepers in the game, genial Ernie Gregory.
One save by Gregory in the first five minutes from Chisholm was in the miraculous class and will surely never be forgotten by those who were quick enough to see it.
It all started when Gregory hurled himself at a snap shot from Allen and pushed away for a corner. From Warner's cleverly flighted kick. Chisholm hit the ball on the volley with all his power to send the ball rocketing at the goal, but Gregory was on the spot and a flick from his clenched first sent the ball hurtling over the bar. A superlative save — and small wonder that Chisholm shook his head in bewilderment at the almost casual fashion "Our Ernie" dealt with the situation.
The goals came:— Eleven minutes. Parker crossed perfect centre for Gazzard to coolly nod home. Thirty-seven minutes: a scrambled goal by Allen from a miss-hit by Hill gave Coventry a lucky, but deserved, equaliser. Forty-two minutes: Gazzard. four yards out from goal, unselfishly flicked across for Parker to restore Hammers' lead. Fifty-two minutes: Opportunism of Robinson in chasing a loose ball was rewarded when Gazzard crashed ii the centre-forward's cross. Seventy five minutes: Roberts netted the City's second goal from a corner — needlessly conceded by Walker.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Maine Road
0 - 2
11 November 1950
Att: 41,473
Gregory
Yeomanson
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Parsons
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
Centre-half Dick Walker and goalkeeper Ernie Gregory were the men who saved West Ham United from a crushing defeat at Maine Road. Richard Walker at times opposed Manchester City’s high powered forward line single handed, for the inability of Yeomanson brought in at the last minute for Devlin, to hold the Second Division leaders' left-winger Clarke, and Forde’s lack of confidence against Hart, created gaping gaps in the Hammers' defence. Walker dealt with this situation energetically, dispossessing a winger here, an inside forward there and still finding time to prevent Westcott, City's burly but slowing leader, from being too much of a menace.
Gregory, for a period in the first-half and for long stretches in the second, was rarely out of action, throwing himself all round the goalmouth. His task was eased to some extent by City's bad markmanship but, even so, he must have envied Bert Trautmann who, in contrast, was virtually unemployed. The West Ham forwards' produced some pretty football but lacked punch. There were some clever moves by Gazzard and Barratt, an occasional dazzling run by Parsons but the line lacked leadership. And Robinson, too tightly held by Rigby, got few opportunities to supply it.
City were a goal up in five, minutes — a goal such as they are unlikely to score again this season! It happened when City burst down the field in a five-man attack, executed with a verve, which, if they were able to sustain it for 90 minutes. would guarantee them promotion the F.A. Cup and any other football honour that happens to be going. Forde had stepped into this rush and collided with Haddington when the West Ham left back was adjudges to have handled. Haddington, making his first appearance at Maine Road since being signed from Oldham took the free kick from just outside the penalty area. He kicked the ball force that hardly anyone saw it until it crashed against the roof of the net. City lost some of their power about this time, and West Ham came more into the picture when Parsons had Trautmann in trouble with a spinning shot, which the German goalkeeper had great difficulty in holding. Robinson was very unlucky not to equalise when he beat Troutmann in a leap for the ball and sent in a header which just rolled over the crossbar. Then Parsons caught the City defence asleep when he put Barratt through but the inside-right shot wide.
West Ham were still out of luck when Woodgate slammed a ground shot at Trautmann. which the fair-headed 'keeper saved brilliantly. Woodgate came in again after a classic move on the left and again Trautmann saved City. City, although without much of their first half polish, were the masters in the second half and West Ham, apart from the sturdy defence of Walker, Gregory and some neat play by Tommy Moroney. were hardly in the game. City's second goal came in a lightning thrust that followed one of the Hammers' few raids. Haddington passed inside to Westcott. The City leader sidestepped Walker and cracked home.
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PRESTON NORTH END
Upton Park
2 - 0 (Gazzard, Robinson)
18 November 1950
Att: 26,360
Gregory
Devlin
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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Bill Robinson takes a mighty kick to score
REPORT:
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NOTTS COUNTY
Meadow Lane
1 - 4 (Woodgate)
25 November 1950
Att: 27,073
Gregory
Devlin
Forde
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Parsons
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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GRIMSBY TOWN
Upton Park
2 - 1 (Barrett, Robinson)
2 December 1950
Att: 18,518
Gregory
Devlin
Forde
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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Robinson battles Mooney and Fisher for the ball
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BIRMINGHAM CITY
St Andrews
1 - 3 (Robinson)
9 December 1950
Att: 18,180
Gregory
Yeomanson
Forde
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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HULL CITY
Boothferry Park
2 - 1 (Robinson, Woodgate)
16 December 1950
Att: 20,623
Gregory
Kearns
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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DONCASTER ROVERS
Upton Park
0 - 0
23 December 1950
Att: 16,186
Gregory
Kearns
Forde
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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LEEDS UNITED
Upton Park
3 - 1 (Woodgate 3)
25 December 1950
Att: 19,519
Gregory
Kearns
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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LEEDS UNITED
Elland Road
0 - 2
26 December 1950
Att: 33,162
Taylor
Kearns
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Woodgate
Foan
Robinson
Gazzard
Tucker
As inconsistent as ever, Leeds United treated the 33,162 spectators at Elland Road to one of their brightest displays on one of the worst pitches. Much of the playing area was like a skating rink, out United overcame the difficult conditions with sparkling attacking football. They were on top-throughout, and if Brownlng and Charles were the stars, the rest of the side all took credit for whole-hearted and skilful work. Browning, who is fast regaining his old form, shone at centre forward both as marksman and ball distributor. He headed the first goal midway through the second half, and followed with a well-taken second 8 minutes from the end. As Browning drove against the crossbar and headed narrowly past on other occasions, he was unlucky not to record a third "hat-trick" of the season. Two of Leeds Unlted's recent newcomers. Harrison and Miller, who made up the most dangerous wing pair of either side, look to have come to stay. With the West Ham forwards unable to make headway against Charles, It was practically one-way traffic, with the visitors at the receiving end. Leeds were so much on top that West Ham had only two attempts at goal in the first half. Both came from outside right Woodgate. who shot high and wide each time. Most in the picture for West Ham was Taylor, a reserve goalkeeper, who was kept too busy to feel the cold, and made a series of splendid saves.
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BRENTFORD
Griffin Park
1 - 1 (Robinson)
30 December 1950
Att: 19,291
Taylor
Kearns
Yeomanson
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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CARDIFF CITY : FA Cup (Third Round)
Upton Park
2 - 1 (Barrett, Gazzard)
6 January 1951
Att: 26,000
Gregory
Kearns
Forde
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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BLACKBURN ROVERS
Upton Park
2 - 3 (Robinson 2 [1 pen])
13 January 1951
Att: 22,667
Gregory
Kearns
KINSELL
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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Harry Kinsell
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SOUTHAMPTON
The Dell
2 - 2 (Gazzard, Robinson)
20 January 1951
Att: 21,167
Gregory
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
The Hammers accomplished a fine performance at The Dell, where we took away a point from an entertaining game. A goal by Gerry Gazzard from a rebound had given us a half-time lead, but Edwin Brown equalised for Southampton after the interval. A Bill Robinson goal put us ahead once more, but a penalty for obstruction enabled Bill Ellerington to again level the tally. With but a minute to go Derek Parker, who had played a top-rate game, let fly from 30 yards and beat the 'keeper all ends up, onlt to see the ball rebound into play from an upright - an effort that would have brought us a deserved win.
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STOKE CITY : FA Cup (Fourth Round)
Victoria Ground
0 - 1
27 January 1951
Att: 48,500
Gregory
Kinsell
Forde
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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BARNSLEY
Upton Park
4 - 2 (Gazzard 2, Robinson 2)
3 February 1951
Att: 16,781
Gregory
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
HOOPER
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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SHEFFIELD UNITED
Bramall Lane
1 - 1 (Robinson)
17 February 1951
Att: 19,384
Gregory
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Walker
O'Farrell
Southren
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Loftus Road
3 - 3 (Woodgate 2, McGowan)
24 February 1951
Att: 21,444
Gregory
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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REPORT:
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BURY
Upton Park
2 - 3 (Robinson 2)
3 March 1951
Att: 19,652
Gregory
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
West Ham fairly take the biscuit! How is anyone to explain this defeat? On paper it was one of the day's home bankers, but if Hammers are going to continue to play such tricks, pools enthusiasts would do well to give them a wide berth.
The game started in light-hearted mood. Jovial Dick Walter smilingly led his men on the field and got many laughs when he jestingly stuck out his hand to see if it was raining. But not even if It had rained for the next 40 days and nights could West Ham supporters have been more disillusioned, be-wildered or frustrated as they were at the end of this disappointing 90 minutes.
Their defeat simply cannot be reconciled with their recent spell of inspired form. Throughout the season their football has seemed to be at the highest level since palmy pre-war days. In their previous defeats — to Brentford, Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers — It may be justly argued that they had their full quota of bad luck.
No such excuse can be offered in this game. In an encounter which would have discredited two struggling Third Division clubs. Bury emerged deserved victors. True, their play was of the desperate, win-at-all-costs character, but this was understandable in view of their precarious position in the relegation zone of the table.
Bury, one of the oldest clubs In the country, have the proud boast that in 57 years of league football they have never descended to the Third Division. A record In itself to bring out the best rallying qualities of its loyal club-men.
And rally they had to. One of the preciously few good moves of the match enabled Robinson to put West Ham ahead In the 20th minute. Gazzard's defence-splitting pass through the middle left the centre forward with the 'keeper only to beat Within a minute Bury equalised. A mix-up between Gregory and Walker enabled Mossey to dispossess the 'keeper, and Inside right Greenhaigh simply had to tap into an empty net.
Twenty minutes after the re-start Robinson restored Hammers' lend. Southren beat three men and centred to McGowan who pushed on for the centre forward to wheel round and crash home from three yards. Nine minutes later the Lancastrians were again on level terms. From Hazlett's corner kick Massey hit a first-timer past Gregory.
The final blow came eight minutes from time. Inside left Daniels, after a good run from the half-way line fired in a low drive which Gregory could only push out to Hazlett, who neatly hooked in an acute angle winner.
LEYTON ORIENT : Essex Pro Cup (Semi-Final)
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Brisbane Road
0 - 0
5 March 1961
Att: ?
Taylor
Kearns
Kinsell
Jackman
ALLISON
Moroney
Hooper
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
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Malcolm Allison
The jubilant met the gloomy in the semi-final of the Essex Professional Cup at Leyton Stadium, but the result was a cheerless one. Maybe it was too much to expect Leyton Orient to again produce "giant-killing" form and similarly, perhaps, Hammers had not got over their Saturday “blues".
At all events it was not a great game. The 'heavily-sanded pitch ruled against slick football and so many chances were missed that it was not surprising that no goals were scored. This, however, gives the teams the opportunity to redeem themselves in a re-play to be staged at Upton Park on Monday..
The first five minutes of extra time produced two narrow squeaks for the Orient. Gazzard found himself with the ball some three yards out and with 'keeper Welton out of position. The Inside-left slammed in a hard left foot shot which hit his centre-forward colleague Robinson, who was lying on the goal line, and rebounded to safety. Apologised Robinson in the dressing room afterwards: "I tried to get out of the way but the speed of the shot beat me”.
Shortly afterwards, Woodgate, for the second time during the match, was presented with a clear run through to goal, second time he missed.
Orient also wasted their opportunities. Simmonds missed a “sitter” in the opening half and Davies was yards wide of the target with an acute angled drive. The O's best scoring effort came from inside-right McEwan late in the game. His well-taken drive from just inside the area hit a post and bounced the wrong way with Taylor beaten all ends up.
Brown, having his first senior game for several weeks, was Orient's star. He seldom put a foot wrong and his long, measured pass to either flank were models of accuracy.
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LEICESTER CITY
Filbert Street
0 - 1
10 March 1951
Att: 22,779
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Walker
Moroney
Southren
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
West Ham's many supporters in the 22,779 crowd at Leicester were justified in believing that their side were somewhat unlucky in not gaining a point, if only for their closing rally. The only goal was scored by Hines, the City centre-forward, after three minutes. West Ham were without Gregory in goal, but Taylor, who deputised, put up a good performance, and could not be blamed for the effort that beat him. Rowley, the City inside-left, had sent the ball up the middle, and Dick Walker, was caught in two minds. He tried to put the ball back to the 'keeper when he could not get it away, but it stuck in the mud some way from its intended destination, and Hines, running in, fired a shot that hit the inside of the post and went into the net.
Hammers nearly got the equaliser almost immediately, Gazzard sending the ball just the wrong side of the post from eight yards.
There was more excitement at the West Ham end when Kinsell, standing on the line, headed out a lob from Adam. The ball hit the underside of the bar and, luckily for the visitors, came into play. Then the City inside left hit the post from close quarters.
Rowley, who shares with Robinson the distinction of being the second highest scorer in Division II —22 goals each — tried desperately hard, but he found Walker a rare handful.
The home side should have been more than one up at the half-way stage, but just before the interval Hammers nearly got on terms. Woodgate, fleet of foot despite the mud, sent forward a long pass, and Robinson got the ball in the net, but the whistle had gone for offside by McGowan.
Another attack by West Ham saw Woodgate send across a shot that the City goalkeeper could push out only a few yards. Southren rushed in, but with a terrific bang was well off the target. There was no stopping Woodgate hereabouts, and he gave a splendid chance to Robinson, but the centre-forward finished tamely.
After the interval Taylor saved brilliantly when Rowley sent in a hard drive, but West Ham's hopes ran high when they were awarded a free kick Just outside the penalty area, but Parker's direct shot which was a smasher, was saved at full length by Anderson,
The second half had only been in progress a few minutes when Walker, following a slightly pulled muscle changed places with Robinson, it was. however. McGowan in who nearly did the trick; his shot from the edge of the penalty area looked a winner, but the ball struck Lever's head and was deflected for a corner, Lever was stunned and had to be revived.
In the final few minutes West Ham tried heroically to save the game. First Walker sent in a hot one, which Anderson dealt with confidently, and then the home goal keeper was repeatedly cheered as West Ham crowded round him and fired in shot after shot. The last few moments were really critical for the home defenders.
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LEYTON ORIENT : Essex Pro Cup (Semi-Final Replay)
Upton Park
6 - 1 (Gazzard 2, Hooper 2, Parker, Robinson)
12 March 1951
Att: ?
Taylor
WRIGHT
Kinsell
Parker
Allison
Moroney
Hooper
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
We made a few changes in our side that met Leyton Orient's first team in the Semi-Final of the Essex Professional Cup in the absence of Dick Walker the side was skippered by Bill Robinson.
This was George Wright's initial appearance in the First XI since he joined us during the last week in January, and he fully proved that the recommendations made by Aimer Hall and others who had seen him play at Margate were justified. This followed another good game which he had for the Reserves here last Saturday.
The game against the Orient was virtually settled in the first 20 minutes, when our lads scored four goals without reply. From then onwards they continued to remain on top, and there was never any doubt of their superiority, even when the visitors made it 4-1, for we went further ahead and qualified for the Final against Southend United by a 6-1 margin. The goalscorers were: Gazzard (2), Parker, Robinson and Hooper (2), the latter having a very good day on the heavy surface.
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CHESTERFIELD
Upton Park
2 - 0 (Gazzard, Robinson)
17 March 1951
Att: 15,878
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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SWANSEA TOWN
Upton Park
1 - 1 (Hooper)
23 March 1951
Att: 25,385
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Jackman
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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COVENTRY CITY
Highfield Road
0 - 1
24 March 1951
Att: 21,894
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Walker
Gazzard
Woodgate
With the home side very keen for another victory to keep them in the promotion race it was obvious that we had no easy problem to face but with a defence playing a fine game and our forwards keeping the homesters’ keeper fully occupied the Midlanders counted themselves distinctly fortunate in winning by the only goal. This came in a minute from the interval 20-year old Jimmy Hill netting his first goal in League football. In our opinion there was an element of offside about this decisive tally but it did not prevent our XI making a very determined effort in the second half and the City had largely to thank Alf Wood for keeping a clean sheet.
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SWANSEA TOWN
Vetch Field
2 - 3 (Hooper, Robinson)
26 March 1951
Att: 16,240
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
McGowen
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
On a ground partly waterlogged Swansea took the lead in 8 minutes through Howarth, his shot giving George Taylor no chance but Bill Robinson levelled the scores after half-an-hour when a defensive error let him in after a harmless kick up field. However, this state of affairs only lasted two minutes for Turnbull put in a header that George Taylor could not reach, the award of this goal was most unsettling to our team for the whole XI protested to the referee that George have been pulled down by the jersey whilst jumping to intercept the ball and it was a disappointed side that went in at the interval with a 2-1 count against them. In the second half the Swans maintained their fast pace and Tailor made several good saves before Allchurch scored at the end of an hour's play. Then came a change in the game. Clever and keen soccer brought us to 3-2 when Harry Hooper scored his second goal during the holidays, and from hence onwards heavy pressure left the home side content and glad to kick out at every opportunity; but despite the constant forays by the Hammers the Welshman kept their goal intact to give them two points that will probably prove available to them in escaping relegation.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Upton Park
2 - 4 (Barrett, Woodgate)
31 March 1951
Att: 21,533
Gregory
Forde
Yeomanson
Parker
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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PRESTON NORTH END
Deepdale
1 - 0 (Barrett)
7 April 1951
Att: 32,043
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Parker
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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NOTTS COUNTY
Upton Park
4 - 2 (Robinson 2, Gazzard, Hooper)
14 April 1951
Att: 23,226
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Moroney
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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GRIMSBY TOWN
Blundell Park
1 - 0 (Gazzard)
21 April 1951
Att: 10,674
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Moroney
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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BIRMINGHAM CITY
Upton Park
1 - 2 (Kinsell [pen])
28 April 1951
Att: 12,396
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Moroney
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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CARDIFF CITY
Upton Park
0 - 0
5 May 1951
Att: 17,942
Taylor
Forde
Kinsell
Moroney
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
REPORT:
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SOUTHEND UNITED : Essex Pro Cup (Final)
Upton Park
2 - 0 (Moroney, Robinson)
7 May 1951
Att: 6,000
Taylor
Devlin
Forde
Moroney
Allison
O'Farrell
Hooper
Barrett
Robinson
Gazzard
Woodgate
A bitter and strong wind was an unfortunate feature of the evening, and in addition to somewhat spoiling the game it probably kept the attendance down. With the advantage of the wind at their backs, the Seasiders pressed very strongly at the start, but could not force home their advantage, and we gradually assumed the upper hand in the middle stages of the first half until Southend made another rally shortly before the interval. With no score at half time it looked as if we should have the majority of the play in the second-half, but the Blues again opened up strongly. But once we came into our own and, after a mix-up in the penalty-area, Bill Robinson netted from about 15 yards to put us one up. The game became distinctly robust, and it continued to remain rather on tender-hooks until Tommy Moroney scored with a ground shot from the edge of the penalty-area with 15 minutes to go. This last effort took the wind out of the Shrimpers' sails and we ended up as winners by 2-0 in a game that swayed in fortune throughout.
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