A Snapshot of Glossop North End's History

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As Glossop North End enters its last preparations for the FA Vase Final vs North Shields to be played at Wembley on Saturday 9th May, I have taken some time in the archives to show some of the forgotten magic of GNE.

The following pieces are taken from a study I was involved in during the preparations Glossop North End's 125th Anniversary. 

In 1899 Glossop North End were fighting for promotion and as they entered the new year a string of wins were waiting for them.

  

“Glossop journeyed to Darwen in order to meet for the first time the wooden spoonists of the Second Division … without Gallacher and Colvin, the vacancies being filled by Sutcliffe and Sidebottom, the latter a promising reserve player.

Game a very interesting one … the Glossopians did their duty well. The wooden spoonists have two capable backs, whilst Lumsden found some strong opponents on his side of the field. I don’t think I have seem Williams save more effectively, whilst the forwards, although weakened by the absence of Gallacher and Colvin, played most creditably, Donaldson showing a real liking for the company of Whittaker, the Darwen goalkeeper. Sidebottom was brought into the team, and I must say he is the best of the locals – barring Sutcliffe … that have been tried this season.

Glossop North End - The End of Season 1898/99 

McEwen was partnered by Killean for the first part of the game, Rothwell changing places with the latter after an hour’s play. The captain by no means shaped badly in the front rank … personally I like to see him in the rear … he hasn’t quite enough greyhound for a forward. The halves were all right. The two great events of the week have been the severance of Pryce’s connection with the North End club and the suspension of Clifford for a fortnight.” Glossop-Dale Chronicle 3rd March 1899.

Glossop Football Card 1900

“Glossop North End have had a really good week, netting four points in the English League, and improving their goal average to the tune of ten goals to one … fourth in the table. The question seems to arise one more as to whether the team will reach a point sufficiently high in the table to ensure their entrance into the charmed circle of the First Division. It seems to one that Manchester City and Leicester Fosse have the best chance, and Glossop North End and Burslem will be the most dangerous opponents of the Midlanders.
The Gainsborough men gave the North Enders a good game in the first half, only two goals being scored, and the football in the second moiety was spoiled by the heavy downfall of snow. The Trinitarians tried hard, but they were no match at all for the Glossopians … The Glossop goalkeeper is to be complemented on the manner in which he saved the penalty kick … he advanced and turned the shot for a corner after it had scarcely left the kicker’s foot. McEwen was the better back, and the halves and forwards were all on their best behaviour, with the exception of Colvin, who was evidently suffering from the effects of his recent injuries, and was off form altogether.
On Tuesday the unfortunate Darwen team visited Glossop. Goalkeeper Whittaker failed to turn up and Woolfall took his place … The game was uninteresting … the visitors were only dangerous on three or four occasions ... Colvin was in better trim, and every man played well, though they let their opponents down more lightly than they might have done.”
Glossop-Dale Chronicle 10th March 1899.

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Complied by Matthew Cox - I wish all the club, players management & officials a huge congratulations on their achievements already this season by winning the double of the league & the league cup & the very best for Saturday. VIVA GNE! - It is in no doubt that this season is the best and I mean the very best in living history. To be a part of it was hugely exciting both as a supporter, fan and historian alike. 

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