The
Football
Association
Southern
Amateur
League
Amateur
Football
Alliance
Surrey
County
FA
Surrey
Youth & U21
League
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The Football Association |
Southern Amateur League |
Amateur Football Alliance |
Surrey County FA |
Surrey Youth & U21 League |
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SAL Division 2 |
P |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
PTS |
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18 |
10 |
3 |
5 |
42 |
26 |
23 |
2nd Promoted |
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President: |
AJM Causer |
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Patron: |
Mr Alderman William Peet |
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Hon. Secretary: |
H Graham Swales |
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Hon. Treasurer: |
Ken Shersby |
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Team Secretary: |
Ken Shersby |
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Match Secretary: |
Eric Alexander |
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Magazine Editor: |
H Graham Swales |
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Hon. Auditors: |
HM Cornford, HN Weeden |
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1st XI Captain: |
Eric Alexander |
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2nd XI Captain: |
AA Barnes |
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"A" XI Captain: |
DP Whiteman |
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"B" XI Captain: |
Bill Bailey |
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"C" XI Captain: |
AN Banks |
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Extra "C" XI Captain: |
"Richmond" Johnson |
1935-36 was to prove a vintage season for Carshalton FC. Buoyed by an influx of players which improved the playing strength of the Club as a whole, the 1st XI gained promotion to Division 1, finishing a point behind Aquarius, despite beating them home and away. The team tasted success in the Surrey County Senior Cup with victories at East Grinstead (4-2) and a single goal by George Bagrie was enough to see off Gaumont British. This put them through to a 4th qualifying round meeting with Carshalton Athletic. Though originally drawn to be played at Beddington Park, a revision of the rules of the competition meant that non gate-taking clubs had to play away in all rounds. The 4-1 defeat was no surprise, but Carshalton led through a George Manning goal well into the second half, before the superior fitness of the pro side told. "Humph" continued to fulfil his promise between the sticks. It had been feared that he had been lost to the Club when he had been turning out for Sutton United early in the season, but he returned to the Club in October. He, Norman Roffey and Tommy Ward made probably the youngest defence the 1st XI had ever played.
The Reserves season for 1935-36 requires special mention as the most successful campaign by any Carshalton side. They walked away with the Division 2 title with a league record of:
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P |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
PTS |
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18 |
15 |
0 |
3 |
81 |
37 |
30 |
1st |
The overall record, including cup games is quite extraordinary:
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P |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
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28 |
25 |
0 |
3 |
119 |
49 |
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For the first time in the Club’s history, Carshalton won a full AFA cup. The Reserves had reached the semi final stage of the competition in 1910-11, losing to City Albion and had previously reached the final of the AFA Junior Cup in 1922-23, but failed to walk away with any silverware. The campaign was as follows…
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Opponents |
Score |
Scorers |
Date |
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Siemens Sports Club |
1-0 |
RB White |
2nd Nov. ‘35 |
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London Welsh |
5-2 |
og, CW Scott, RS Beacham, JW Larkman, WG Harper-Smith |
23rd Nov. ‘35 |
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Ealing Association |
6-2 |
CW Scott (3), HGB Walter, G Bagrie, RE Davies |
14th Dec. ‘35 |
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St Albans City Res |
3-1 |
G Bagrie, AS Miller, CW Scott |
1st Feb. ‘36 |
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Cambridge Town |
2-1 |
RS Beacham, G Bagrie |
29th Feb. ‘36 |
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West Wickham 1st XI |
1-0 |
CW Scott |
4th Apr. '36 |
In the final Carshalton was represented by AE Morgan, Frank Sutherland (acting skipper), TE Ward, DC Yates, Ken Robinson, RE Davies, AS Miller, RS Beacham, CW Scott, HW Clover, George Bagrie. The report in the Club News read…
"What a game – what a day and what a night!
Let me start by thanking Mr Causer, Mr Wheeler and all the other good people who gave such splendid support. Everyone present – including the players – agrees that this was a splendid match in every respect – little to choose between the teams, if anything West Wickham looked the better side in the first half and it was not until a few minutes from the end that the all important goal was scored; Bagrie’s pass enabling Scott to beat "Tiny" the Wickham goalkeeper was typical of the unselfishness and team spirit that undoubtedly won the day.
Morgan played a great game in goal – the backs Sutherland and Ward never put a foot wrong and the halves Yates, Ken Robinson and Johnnie have never played better – they never left their opposite numbers and yet kept their own forwards on the move by some splendid passing – these forwards – Miller, Beacham, Scott, Clover and Bagrie, played splendidly together and always looked dangerous. Having, I think, mentioned everyone in the team, let me congratulate West Wickham on their team – supporters and sportsmanship – and on reaching the Final at the first attempt.
Let me finish by saying how pleased and proud the Reserves and all associated with them are to have brought this cup to Carshalton for the first time."
"Skippers’ Union"
"Con" Beacham
Other players who represented the Reserves this season include RB White, Horry Walter, Conway Beacham (vice captain), C Wasley. Ken Shersby, Johnny Larkman and of course skipper AA Barnes.
2nd XI 1935/36 - AFA Junior Cup
Winners
In most seasons the "A"s record would have won the Club team award, but not even reaching third place in Division 3 of the Nemean League with a record of
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P |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
PTS |
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29 |
20 |
2 |
7 |
117 |
42 |
42 |
3rd |
could eclipse the success of the Reserves.
The Social Committee did themselves proud during 1936, as the Club function held at the Croydon Greyhound Theatre in April included Arthur Askey on the bill!! The Annual Club Dinner in Café Royale in Croydon was a crowning triumph. Over 100 were present including leading personalities of the AFA and representatives of local SAL clubs. Gillie Reay spoke to the Club in a fatherly manner and the Club was honoured with a telegram from the King sending all good wishes. Another milestone in the Club’s progress.
Graham Swales took up the office of Hon. Treasurer to the Southern Amateur League, a post he was to hold with much distinction until 1959. He continued in his role as Hon. Secretary of Carshalton FC.
Though a successful season on the field, it was marred by the death of one of Carshalton’s greats, Reg Schofield after a bout of shingles. Another 1st XI regular, Tommy Speirs died after a long battle against tuberculosis. He had joined Carshalton from Barclays Bank FC in 1925 and played until his illness forced him to retire in 1933. Like Reg Schofield, Tommy gained League Representative honours and only just missed international amateur honours.